"Beneath the Tuscan Sun" wine pairing dinner

La Bottega by Carmen Trigueros (3540 Main Highway) is teaming up with Old Bridge distributors to create a sumptuous repast, "Beneath the Tuscan Sun."  Actually it will be beneath La Bottega, in the restaurant's for-real wine Cellar, where you can partake of a seven course Tuscan-inspired Dinner prepared by Chef Carmen, paired with Six exceptional wines from the region. $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Limited seating, Reservations 305-441-0219.

The pairing is Friday, June 13 at 8 pm.


First Course - Azienda Agraria Santa Lucia, Fonteblanda Maremma,  Brigante Bianco Capalbio, Vermentino di Maremma Sea Scallops marinated with Vermentino, cured shrimp and crab with Tuscan sea salt, lemon-infused olive oil from Bolgheri.

Second Course - Cantine Gini  Vernaccia di San Gimignano Castello di Bolgheri Quinoa d’Estate with rosemary and lavender, with sweet garlic essence.

Third Course - Castello di Bolgheri Varvàra Bolgheri Zuppa di Asparagi Asparagus bisque with a caviar quenelle.

Fourth Course - Il Grigio da San Felice, Chianti Classico Riserva Raviolo Quattro Formaggi, white truffle mascarpone sauce, opal basil.

Fifth Course - Tenuta de Seste Brunello di Montalcino Bocconcini di Vitello: Veal stuffed with spinach and melted  Parmesan cheese, coated with aromatic herbs.

Sixth Course - Tenuta de Seste Brunello di Montalcino Piatto Formaggi: Sotocenere al Tartufo,  Taleggio and Gorgonzola dolce, smoked almonds, homemade peach marmalade.

Dessert Course - Chocolate Mousse with raspberry coulis.