On Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 p.m. (please note that this event was originally scheduled for January 20th but was changed to the 29th), Chakra Restaurant (www.chakrarestaurant.com), 144 West State Route 4, Paramus, New Jersey, will host a special five-course wine dinner highlighting the extraordinary vintages of Nino Negri (www.ninonegri.net/eng/) from the Valtellina region of Italy. The special guest speaker of the evening will be Sara Maule, daughter of winemaker Casimiro Maule.
Founded in 1897, Nino Negri has become one of the premier winemaking estates in Valtellina under the guidance of winemaker Casimiro Maule, who has worked there since 1971. In 2007, Casimiro was named “Winemaker of the Year” by Gambero Rosso, Italy’s premier wine publication.
The full menu and wine pairings are noted below…
Reception: Pass Hors d’Oeuvres; Wine Pairing: Prosecco, Lamberti
First Course: Cured Brook Trout, Fennel, Citrus Vinaigrette; Wine Pairing: BLEND Nino Negri Ca’Brione IGT 2001, Valtellina Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling
Second Course: Octopus Braised with Radicchio; Wine Pairing: Nebbiolo Nino Negri Quadrio DOCG 2009, Valtellina
Third Course: House-Made Rigatoni, Braised Ox Tail, Pecorino; Wine Pairing: Nebbiolo Nino Negri Inferno DOCG 2009, Valtellina
Fourth Course: Leg of Lamb, Olive Tapenade, Goat Cheese Polenta, Fried Capers; Wine Pairing: Nebbiolo Nino Negri Fracia DOCG 2009, Valtellina
Fifth Course: Pecorino, Honey, Orange Zest, Black Pepper, Country Rye; Wine Pairing: Nebbiolo Nino Negri Sfursat DOCG 2009, Valtellina
The cost of the Nino Negri wine dinner is $78.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Seating is limited. For more information, or to make reservations, please call (201) 556-1530.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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