Tastes of Portugal Wine Dinner January 11, 2012

The most famous wines from the beautiful country of Portugal are the sweet Ports that are so loved by many, but recently dry table wines have begun to appear more and more in our marketplace. Some of these are indeed excellent, showcasing vibrant acidity and rich flavors extracted from grapes that few of us have heard of this side of the Atlantic. These are the wines that we will be featuring for our January wine dinner of Wednesday, January 11 2012.

Portugal is a land of contrast where food and wine have grown to be a fundamental part of the culture. Chef Joshua has reached out to the roots of Portuguese cuisine to bring you a meal rich in indigenous flavors.

Our host for the evening will be Helen Gallo Bryan of Winebow. Helen has been an integral part of the wine importing industry since 1989, and is currently the Vice President of the Northeast for Winebow. She is a recent graduate of Boston University Culinary School with a Masters in Gastronomy, and has a deep affinity for food and wine synergy.

Tastes of Portugal:
Caldo Verde
golden potato, black kale, crispy salt cod
J. Portugal Ramos, Loios Vinho Branco 2010, Alentejo
Rabo de Ovelha/Roupeiro

Grilled Madeira Octopus
pimento, orange, olives, oregano
Quinta da Lagoalva, Espirito Branco 2010, Estremadura/Ribatejo
Sauvignon Blanc/Alvarinho/Verdelho/Fernao Pires/Arinto

Linguica and Littlenecks
tomato saffron broth, garlic chips, toasted sweet bread
Quinta da Lagoalva, Espirito Tinto 2009, Estremadura/Ribatejo
Touriga Nacional/Castelao

Crispy North East Family Farms Pork Trotter
almond Serpa rice, capsicum, agriões, paprika vinegar reduction
Quinta Castelo Melhor, Duorum Colheita 2009, Duoro
Touriga Nacional/Touriga France/Tinta Roriz

Chocolate Duo
flourless chili cake, icy cinnamon chocolate mousse
candied orange zest, smoked bacon toffee
Warre's Vintage Porto 2000, Douro
Touriga Nacional

Reservations are available from 6-9pm and may be made online or by calling the restaurant at (802) 295-1470. Space is limited. Please book early to ensure your reservation!

The cost of this wine dinner is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity.