The Iconic cigar-dinner 3.0, The Italian Job

The most exclusive dinner we organise as part of FNL events is returning for another year. This year, the theme, as the title suggests, is Italy, and from our table will march the greatest Italian wines. The culinary concept will be similar, with an impressive menu inspired by Italian cuisine but mainly follows the logic of sophisticated luxury comfort food of a very high gastronomic level that characterised the two previous Iconic dinners.
This year, however, we have a significant -gastronomic- surprise: We will be joined by the chef and owner of one of the most important and historic three-star Italian restaurants, Da Vittorio, in Bergamo, Chicco Cerea, to prepare live the restaurant`s most famous signature dish, the famous Paccheri!
But as with all Iconic diners, beyond the luxury, the fantastic atmosphere, the top-notch food, and the uniqueness of the wines set the tone, and of course, "The Italian Job" would be no exception. So we`ll start with one of the best Franciacorta, Ca del` Bosco`s famous 2015 Cuvee Annamaria Clementi, which will be our welcome. Then, we move on to arguably the top Italian white wine, which is none other than the stunning Chardonnay from Gaja, one of the two producers who established the current status of Italian wine. I`m referring, of course, to Gaja & Rey and the 2006 vintage straight from the estate`s cellars!
We continue with the Super Tuscans. We will taste the ultimate pair of the region: the legendary Solaia from a 2007 three-litre bottle (one of the wines responsible for the renaissance of Italian wine) and, of course, the top Masseto from the so-called "Italian Petrus" from the 2017 vintage.
The next stop is Piemonte and the Nebbiolo variety. The two wines we will enjoy come from the pair of the best Piedmontese DOCZ: Barbaresco and Barolo. When we refer to Barbaresco, we are again talking about Gaja, and we will have the famous Costa Russi 2016. In Barolo, the legend is the great Giacomo Conterno and his amazing "unicorn-wine" Monfortino. The 2013 vintage will be served at our dinner.
Wine closure with -what else?- Amarone! Italian wine`s super-dense, generous "steamroller" is represented here with the top Dal Forno from 2015. It will impressively accompany an equally rich dish.
In the end, along with dessert, we will enjoy another
fantastic Taf coffee specially selected by Yannis Taloumis for the
evening, followed by a unique and rare cigar!
The Cuban Regional for Italy are traditionally among the best every year, a tradition built by some top cigars and, first of all, by La Escepción Selectos Finos Edición Regional Italia. They released just 2,000 boxes in 2011, and since then, collectors worldwide have been looking for them. This fantastic cigar will close an evening that we aspire to make unforgettable! Accompanied by a top Scottish malt whisky, The Macallan Rare Cask 2023 Release. An ideal expression of the sherry cask that has contributed so much to the reputation of ... "the Rolls Royce of whiskies"! Each year, those few casks are selected to give the ultimate in that incredible, exuberant, and sweet complexity that is the hallmark of The Macallan and from which this limited bottling comes.
Menu
Welcome
Arancini cacio peppe with egg tarragon
Battuta di Fassona with Kaviari Paris Oscietre caviar, anchovies and grilled potato bread
Eggplant, Sicilian sausage and parmesan
The Franciacorta
Ca del` Bosco Cuvee Annamaria Clementi 2015
*****
First Plate
Lobster cacciucco
On the occasion of the Cacciuco: Lobster and prawns from the valley, Kristal caviar from Kaviari Paris and beurre blanc sauce from steamed mussels
The Chardonnay
Gaja & Rey 2006
*****
Second Plate
Da Vittorio Paccheri
The famous signature dish of Bergamo`s iconic & three Michelin-starred Da Vittorio, performed live by chef & owner Chicco Cerea
The Super Tuscan Flight
Masseto 2017
Solaia 2007 (3lt)
*****
First Main Plate
Porchetta
Porchetta of black pig with forest mushrooms and herbs, accompanied by potato terrine and Porcini sauce.
The Piemonte Flight
Gaja Barbaresco Costa Russi 2016
Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino 2013
*****
Second Main Plate
Osso Bucco Lasagne
Lasagna braised beef with tomato, vegetables, bechamel and white truffle
The Amarone della Valpolicella
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta 2015
*****
Dessert
Tiramisu
Handmade savoiyardi syrup in espresso and bitter almond, espresso caramel, tiramisu cream with Marsala wine, and mascarpone cheese
Selection from café Taf
*****
Close
The Cigar
La Escepción Selectos Finos Edición Regional Italia 2011
The whisky
The Macallan Rare Cask 2023 Release
Migniardise
Panettone and gianduja pralines
Address: Hotel Grande Bretagne, Syntagma Square
Date: Thursday, 6 February 2025
Arrival time: 8.30pm sharp
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