The Stars of Piedmont @ Oyster & Wine Bar
A vertical tasting of Italy’s “King of Wines”
February 10, 2012
The culinary star
Michelin Star rated chef Damiano Nigro started his cooking adventure
in the kitchen of famous Italian restaurants and now works as the
Executive Chef of Relais & Ristorante Villa d’Amelia, Benevello Italy.
The greatness of his dishes is primarily based on creativity and research
of new techniques, the use of great quality and seasonal ingredients.
Menu
Canapés l Selection of freshly shucked Oysters on Ice
Pan-roasted Langoustines, Artichoke Cream, Cynar Reduction, wild Rocket
Scampi arrosto con crema di carciofi, riduzione di cinar e rucola selvatica
Pio Cesare Gavi DOCG 2010
Roasted Scallops, Cauliflower Crème Brûlée, Coffee Sauce
Capasanta arrosto con crème brulée di cavolfiore e condimento al caffè
Pio Cesare Piodilei Chardonnay Langhe DOC 2009
Risotto with Burrata, Tomato Coulis, raw Shrimp, fresh Basil
Risotto mantecato con la burrata, coulis di pomodoro, crudo di gamberi e fresco di basilico
Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato DOCG 1997
Salted Cod whipped with Chickpeas Purée, Lime, crispy Pasta, Olive Oil
Merluzzo di fresca salatura mantecato con passata di ceci, lime e croccante di pasta all’oglio
Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 1999 / 2001
Slow-cooked Veal Cheek, Celery Root Purée, Horseradish Foam
The wine star
The Pio Cesare winery was founded in 1881 by Cesare Pio,
one of the very first winemakers to believe in the great
potential and quality of Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and in
other great wines of Piemonte. Nowadays, the family is the
Guancia di vitella cotta morbida con purea di sedano rapa , schiuma al rafano e
Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 2000 / 2004
90% dark Chocolate Flakes
Scaglie di cioccolato amaro 90%
pioneer to produce these wines with a philosophy that is
Frozen iced Coffee, Liquorice Ice-cream, whipped Cream, Cocoa Powder
dedicated to the terroir and the strictest quality of the wine.
Granita al caffè, gelato alla liquirizia, panna montata, barbaiade e polvere di cacao
Pio Cesare Bianco Moscato d’Asti 2010
$1588 per person
A 10% service charge will be added to the bill.