On Friday, March 13, 2015, the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis Street at Hiram Square, New Brunswick, New Jersey, will host a special wine dinner featuring the extraordinary vintages of Italy’s Casanova di Neri Winery. The special guest of the evening will be Giovanni Neri, grandson of the estate’s founder.
Casanova di Neri is among the finest of all Brunellos. Three labels of Brunello are produced by the winery, reflecting the three specific terroirs within Montalcino in which they hold vineyards. The wines have earned a devoted following and rave reviews from the press. In 2006, the Tenuta Nuova was named Wine of the Year by the Wine Spectator, and the 2001 Brunello Cerretalto was awarded 100 points. The 2006 Brunello Cerretalto was awared 100 points by wine critic James Suckling.
The menu and wine pairings are noted below…
First Course: Cold Smoked Duck Breast, Sweet & Sour Cabbage, Chestnut Purée; Wine Pairing: Rosso di Casanova di Neri, Sant’Antimo, 2012
Second Course: Rosemary Risotto with Pancetta and Grilled Treviso; Wine Pairing: Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino White Label, 2009
Main Course: Dry-Aged Flank Steak, Crispy Sweetbreads, Cipollini Onion Agrodolce, Parsley Pesto; Wine Pairings: Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova, 2009; Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto, 2009
Dessert: Pecorino Foglie di Noci; Wine Pairing: Casanova di Neri Pietradonice, Toscana, 2010
Petit Fours
The cost of the Casanova di Neri wine dinner is $125.00 per person, all inclusive. For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 846-3216.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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