Marchesi de Frescobaldi Lunch



What an honor to be seated across from
Ferdinando Frescobaldi
from Marchesi de Frescobali in Tuscany, Italy.

Frescobaldi had partnered with Robert Mondavi Winery
on several of their wines.

The group was very small - seven retailers, one representative from the local distributor and three staff members from Robert Mondavi Winery.

Here is the menu:

Appetizer:

Crackling Duck Flatbread

Calamari with a Thai Chili Aioli

Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Wine: 2000 Attems Pinot Grigio

Salad:

Isalata Mista

Organic Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Chive Crostini

Entree:

Choice of:

Grilled Shoyo Salmon with Sticky Rice and Baby Greens

-or-

The Kobe Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

-or-

Papparadelle Bolognese


Wines:

1999 Castello di Pomino Rosso

2000 Castello di Nipozzano Montesodi Chianti Riserva

1999 Castelgiocando Lamaione

Dessert:

Assorted House-made Sweets