A taste of Umbria

Wednesday night we are offering an authentic taste of Umbria. The menu is as follows, the recipe testing phase for this one was especially delicious.

A Taste of Umbria

Umbria is a landlocked region east of Tuscany. The foods of Umbria date back centuries to the civilization of the ancient Etruscans, who reaped the bounty of the land, sky and waters of Central Italy’s “Green Heart.” The Umbrian culinary tradition is best known as one passed from mother to daughter at home, not from chef to apprentice in a famous cooking school or restaurant. Umbrian wine making has long stood in the shadow of neighboring Tuscany, but has begun to emerge in recent years with the production of some outstanding Sangiovese-based wines. The area surrounding the small town of Montefalco has won acclaim for its wines made from a Sangiovese clone known as Sagrantino. As is the case throughout Italy, the wines are made to complement the local food.

ANTIPASTO

Lumache in Umido

Escargots in garlic, herb, and tomato sauce

Palazzone Orvieto - 2008

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PRIMO

Strangozzi di Farro con Erbette e Mandorle

Farro pasta with chard, herbs, and almonds

Della Seta Rosso di Montepulciano -2006

Optional: Pardi Montefalco Rosso - 2006

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SECONDO

Daino in Umido

Venison stew with myrtle berries and creamy polenta

Giacomo Mori Chianti -2006

Optional: Pardi Sagrantino di Montefalco - 2004

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DOLCE

Salame del Re

Chocolate “salame” with espresso crème anglaise

Pardi Passito di Sagrantino - 2005

$55.00 per person

Optional Wine Supplement: $20

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