Massolino: Crafting Renowned Barolo DOCG Wines in Piedmont
Wed, May 29
|VC Yorkville
The narrative of Massolino and its wines intertwines with the history of Serralunga d'Alba, dating back to 1896 when Giovanni Massolino established the estate. An enterprising, tenacious, and creative man, Giovanni was the very first person to bring electricity to the village.
Time & Location
May 29, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
VC Yorkville, 87 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 3R9, Canada
About the Event
About the Host:
Danny Sanelli has been in the wine and hospitality business for over 30 years. After studying for four years with the International Wine Education Guild, he joined a prestigious agency managing predominantly the Italian section of the portfolio.Â
About the Winery:
Massolino, formerly known as Azienda Agricola Vigna Rionda, stands out as a prominent winery in Piedmont, renowned for its Barolo DOCG wines crafted from the Nebbiolo grape variety. Situated in the Serralunga d'Alba sub-region of Barolo, the estate spans 23 hectares (57 acres) of vineyards. Nebbiolo rightfully takes center stage as the most significant grape variety in their production.
Wines to be Poured:
- Ceretto Langhe Arneis Blange (white)
- Massolino Barbera D/Alba (red)Â
- Massolino Nebbiolo Langhe (red)Â
- Massolino Barolo DOCGÂ
- Massolino Cru Barolo Margheria DOCG Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda RiservaÂ
- Massolino Moscato D’Asti DOCG (white)
Menu:Â
Canapés
Smoked Salmon
chive ricotta, brioche
Fried Chicken and Caviar
osetra, chive, smoke crème fraiche
First
Beef Tartare
bone marrow aioli, sourdough, pickled morel
Second
Truffle Mushroom Risotto
wild mushrooms, shaved truffle
Third
Canadian Prime Beef Tenderloin
white asparagus, garlic chips, pine pave, red wine jus
Fourth
Zabayon
lemon cremeux, brown butter crumb
Ticket Price: $225/pp + HST