Masi Agricola produces not just some of the best Venetian wines, they produce some of the best wines in all of Italy. Their celebrated Amarones traditionally score in the nineties when judged by the critics.
I was recently offered the opportunity to purchase cases of four different Masi wines from the Venuto region as well as two others from the winery’s Argentinean operations at a price signicantly below retail. Now six cases is a lot for even me to drink. So I decided to share them.
I met with Antonio Delgadillo, the chef/owner of San Miguel restaurant Firenze, and Antonio offered to showcase them at a gourmet dinner we’ve titled One Night in Venice. I’m supplying the wines at my cost. Antonio has very generously agreed to not add any mark-up to them.
The menu will feature dishes from Venice and the surrounding area as well as other Italian classics. Here is the complete menu:
One Night In Venice
Vino di Benvenuto
Masi Tupungato Passo Blanco Pinot Grigio/Torrontes
Crostini ai Carchofi
Toasted crostini with artichokes, olives, tomatoes, cranberries and balsamic reduction
Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec/Corvina
Insalata
Roasted beet and arugula salad, tangerine dressing
Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo
Risotto ai Funghi
Arborio rice risotto, wild mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and white truffle oil
Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella
Filetto di Maiale
Pork tenderloin, Asiago cheese, soft polenta and Valpolicella wine sauce
Masi Campofiorin Ripasso
Dolce
Mixed berries macerated with aged balsamic di Modena, mascarpone cream and amaretti cookie crumbles
Masi Cortasera Amarone
The dinner will be held on January 17. Start time is 7:00 pm. Firenze is located at Recreo #13. The price for the five course dinner and six accompanying wines 950 pesos per person.
Reservations should be made by email to Chef Antonio at aaadelgadillo@hotmail.com. Antonio will confirm by return email or will send regrets if the event is already sold out.
I look forward to helping to pour you some great Venetian values on January 17.
Wish I was going to be there already and hope they’ll be some good fun in February too
Aye aye captain…………. sounds brilliant, I am in.
Paula
Love Antonio’s food so really hate to miss as will be in the US
Really hurts if a good Amarone
Thank you for the invite – put me down for two people – look forward to the wonderful meal and wines!
What a great deal and dinner. Unfortunately, we will be basking in the sun in Huatulco.
Wonderful menu, Don. Wyman and I look forward to it. We’ve sent a reservation request to Chef Antonio (4 seats), and look forward to seeing you and Sharon. Thank you!
I have been in SMA 8 out of the last 10 Januarys but unfortunately, not this year. If I was going to be there, I would come in a heartbeat. The menu and wine sound great and I would love to meet you and Mrs. “Day”. I have been reading your blog for several years. Thanks for the invitation. Hopefully, I will be in town for a future Don Day fiesta.
Have wanted to attend one of your lunches or dinners for sometime now.
I love Masi amarone! Thanks for the opportunity. Unfortunately, I will not be back until mid February.
Hola Don,
I just emailed Chef Antonio, reservations for two.
Sounds fantastic!
Diego & Margarita
oooh too bad it’s sold out – sounds great – pls let us know if there are any cancellations:)