Don’t Miss: Brickyard’s Fall Wine Dinner at Bluewater Grill
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
The wines of Fontanafredda will highlight a seasonal wine dinner by Brickyard Wine & Spirits at Bluewater Grill on Thursday.
The dinner with feature Fontanafredda Estate & Winery, located in the heart of Piedmont's Langhe region, which has been a benchmark for Barolo and Barbera wines that deftly balance deep aromas and concentration of fruit with elegance.
Roberto Bruno, the General Manager of Fontanafredda, will be visiting from Italy to headline the event and share his firsthand knowledge of these incredible wines.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“This will be an evening to remember, and we’re very happy to have Mr. Bruno joining us from Italy to talk us through each paired wine and to experience some Rhode Island hospitality and great dining,” said Brian Thimme, owner and chef at Bluewater Grill.
Brickyard's Season Wine Dinners
The Brickyard Wine & Spirits Seasonal Wine Dinners have consistently offered an intimate evening of great food, select wines, and wonderful company, and have grown steadily in popularity since the opening of the store two years ago.
“We’re looking forward to an evening of great wine and excellent food. I’ve tasted these wines with the Chef and can’t wait to see what Brian creates for the evening’s menu. We’ve hosted dinners at his restaurant previously and he has managed to amaze our guests every time,” said Giovanni Cicione, owner of Brickyard Wine & Spirits.
Menu preview
First Course
Assorted Tuscan Flatbreads
Duck Confit, Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese
Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Arugula
Grilled Farmhouse Vegetables
Paired With - Briccotondo Arneis, Langhe DOC
Second Course
Charcutier Plate
Fennel Salami, Pate Campagne
Prosciutto di Parma, Pecorino Romano
Paired With - Briccotondo Barbera, Piemonte DOC
Third Course
Seared Black Pepper Ahi Tuna
Blood Orange, Red Grapefruit, Chicory, Arugula
Ginger Vinaigrette
Paired With - Fontanafredda Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC
Fourth Course
Braised Short Ribs
Picante Gorgonzola Polenta, Rainbow Carrots
Roasted Tomato Jus
Paired With - Serralunga D’Alba Barolo DOCG
Dolce
Moscato Poached Pears
Warm Mascarpone Cream
Pistachio Dust
Paired With - Fontanafredda Briccotondo Moscata D’Asti DOCG
A limited number of tickets are still available. Tickets are $75.00 and include the cost of food, paired wine, tax and gratuity. They are available online at Eventbrite.com under the event “Fontanafredda Wine Dinner at Bluewater Grill” and at Brickyard Wine & Spirits, 1 Waseca Ave (on the corner of County Rd. & Waseca.) Capacity will be limited.
