Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is hosting a Jose Maria da Fonseca Wine Dinner at its location in The Gallery at Westbury Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Owned by the Soares family, José Maria da Fonseca is the oldest and one of the most prestigious wineries in Portugal, with over 1,600 acres of grape vines and producing more than 30 top quality brands. A key part of the vineyard’s success is the focus on the environment, including best practices in the treatment of vines and the preservation and conservation of their natural resources. Special guest Domingos Soares Franco, winemaker and vice president of Jose Maria da Fonseca, will be on-hand to provide tasting notes for guests. The wines will be paired with a complementary five-course menu developed by Executive Chef Ryan Keough, which includes:
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Nantucket Oyster Nantucket Oyster– Prosecco mignonette, pear, cucumber, fresh horseradish. Paired with a 2014 José Maria da Fonseca Vinho Verde Twin Vines.
- Beet Casunziei –Fresh, homemade beet and goat cheese ravioli, poppy seed and brown butter. Paired with a 2012 Periquita Reserva.
- Fall Scallops – Seared scallops with pear and squash puree, mushroom ragu. Paired with a 2011 José de Sousa Alentejo.
- Trufa Con Vitelo – Braised veal and peppers, truffle potato puree, quail egg. Paired with a 2007 Domini Plus Douro.
- Ricotta Cheesecake– House-made ricotta cheesecake with pear and walnut jam, salted caramel. Paired with a 2004 José Maria da Fonseca Periquits Moscatel de Setubal.
Tickets for the José Maria da Fonseca Wine Dinner, which has limited seating, can be purchased in advance for a cost of $49/person by clicking here, where the full menu along with wine tasting notes can also be viewed.
For more information, visit www.SpuntinoWineBar.com.
