Gourmet Tasting Menu with Falstaff 🍂🍷

Gourmet Tasting Menu with Falstaff

 

Would you like to invite the people you love at home, brighten up a November evening, and prepare a dinner that they will never forget?

Suddenly, your mind draws you into the first trap: “What should I cook?” finds an answer in:

Delivery sushi? McDonald’s? Burger King? Unlikely dishes poorly cooked, without following the recipe, and a chaotic kitchen?

 

And right away, the second trap arrives, which completely throws you off: “What wine should I pair with it?”

Discount boxed wine? Bag in box? Asking to your local wine shop for a random bottle that you know nothing about it?

This way, the worst-case scenario is undoubtedly looming: the pitiful gaze of your guests and the proof that you’re a disaster in the kitchen.

Surely, they won’t come back: is that what you want?

 

We understand that the convenience of delivery or ready-made dishes with wine from just down the street is invaluable, but do you really want to make such a bad impression? How did previous dinners go? You feel guilty, admit it, you could have done better.

 

If you find yourself in this apocalyptic scenario, you’re in the right place, in the perfect moment! 👌😀

In this article, I present to you the Gourmet Tasting Menu with Falstaff wine made by Cantina Il Poggio staff.

First of all, Falstaff is the protagonist of the eponymous Verdi opera, an old, fallen, exuberant, rotund, and somewhat roguish knight, always in the company of cheerful women, who manage to unmask his intrigues. An exciting, brilliant, and witty tale. But it’s also a wine.

 

Falstaff is a 100% Barbera, with no added sulfites, boasting a bright and purplish color, a splendid earthy palate, reminiscent of humus and forest floor. Fresh and highly drinkable, we like to serve it slightly chilled in the summer.

So, do you think it’s better to continue with strong headaches the next day, or is it time to start offering some very good bottles?

 

Who better than the wine producer can tell you about a wine’s soul and its history? Who better than those who serve it every day can guide you to the perfect pairing?

You should know that the time factor is essential to avoid kitchen disasters, and we want to lighten your research time.

So, let’s delve into this article right away, specially prepared for you, searching for dishes to pair with Falstaff and create the perfect gourmet tasting menu to offer to your guests.

 

Pecorino Cheese Board

As an appetizer, we propose its perfect pairing: pecorino cheese, preferably semi-aged and preferably Tuscan, from Pienza, where local breeders still produce various varieties.

During our tasting, we serve it this way to enhance its rustic notes, reminiscent of the typical scents of wild herbs from the countryside.

I recommend La Taverna del Pecorino, where I myself purchased some amazing small caciotta. From garlic-seasoned pecorino to pecorino under black ash, to pecorino with grape skins, you can indulge in coloring your board with intense and fragrant flavors that only this shop can guarantee. They ship throughout Italy, Europe, and non-EU countries.

🍷💡Here’s why Falstaff pairs well:

Thanks to Falstaff’s fruity freshness, the pecorino platter takes on a whole new dimension in which this wine replaces jams and cleanses the palate (pairing by contrast), inviting you to take a new bite and a new sip.

 

Blueberry italian Risotto

Have you ever tried it? Definitely unique, less sweet than strawberry risotto, and by choosing good grains and aromatic butter, you will see that it’s a delight, which often calls for a glass of Falstaff.

Here‘s the recipe.

I imagine this for a dinner for four, precisely because both the blueberries and the risotto preparation require great attention and care.

In this part of the menu, our Barbera will emphasize its smoky notes and wild red berry scents even more.

🍷💡Here’s why Falstaff pairs well:

In the risotto, we find a similarity between the fruit in the wine and the blueberry – red, warm, and fragrant. Barbera’s fresh acidity balances the butter, and the soft note diminishes the aromatic note, making for a pairing as engaging as it is surprising.

 

Venison Tagliata

And here we are at the last step, the second course, venison tagliata, where the tannic structure and jammy sensation of a sip of Falstaff will play to your advantage.

Make sure to get high-quality meat, where the butcher has respected the animal, in this case, a beautiful and majestic forest animal.

🍷💡Here’s why Falstaff pairs well:

Returning to contrast, with the venison tagliata, we connect to the traditional service with forest jams. Again, fresh notes, fruity notes, but this time also enhancing the pleasant tannin and the wine’s good robustness.

 

A New Column 🥳:

We noticed on social media that you really appreciate our food and wine pairing recommendations!

With this article, we are pleased to announce the start of our new column, “Il Poggio Tasting Menu.” 🍷🥘🗒️

Every month, a complete menu, designed by us, specifically created for each wine from the winery, so you can surprise the people you care about with a truly classy dinner and wine pairing.

You can rediscover the joy of cooking without consulting the same old recipes over and over again and by knowing exactly what kind of wine is good with the dishes. 💪

 

There’s just one rule👆 Save the article among your favorites and try out the Il Poggio Tasting Menu paired with Falstaff, take a photo, and tag us on social media! 📸

We can’t wait to see your outstanding creations 🍷🍂🌰🍖

 

Oh, I almost forgot! Order your supply of Falstaff now 😉 If the star is missing, it will be a total flop 🤣