Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A Taste of Sardegna
Located off the western coast of Italy, Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. Because it is separated from the mainland by more than 100 miles of water, Sardinian culture, cuisine and wine are quite distinct from the rest of Italy, reflecting centuries of invasion by outsiders including Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Spaniards. The Spanish exerted the greatest influence upon Sardinian wine production, introducing the grapes known locally as Cannonau and Carignano to the island. Cannonau is renowned for its anti-oxidant properties, Whether or not it’s the wine they drink, Sardinians are famously long-lived, with an unusually high percentage of centenarians.
ANTIPASTO
Melanzane alla Sarda
Eggplant baked with tomato, bread crumbs, garlic, and basil
Sella & Mosca Cannonau Riserva - 2007
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PRIMO
Zuppa di Arselle
Baby clams simmered in white wine with garlic, parsley, and bruschetta
Sella & Mosca La Cala - 2007
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SECONDO
Stufato di Capra
Stewed baby goat with wild thyme
Sella & Mosca Tanca Farra - 2007
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DOLCE
Seadas
Deep fried ravioli with honey sweetened ricotta
Vietti Moscato d’Asti - 2007
$55.00 per person
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