Brunello Wine Dinner - with Alessandra Ciacci, principal/co-owner of Mocali Winery - Sunday, October 14, 2012, 6:30pm, ACME Food and Beverage Company, Carborro - $80 per person plus tax and gratuity.  

Four different Brunello, rated 90-96 pts... paired with five course, including quail, veal chops, boar and venison... for $80? Are you kidding me? Nope...

I know it is short notice, but this will fill up fast! 

The vineyards of Mocali, found in the south west of Montalcino, were acquired by the Ciacci family in the 1950s. This Tuscan "Eden" is an example of harmony between man and nature where vineyards and olive groves are alternated with pine and oak forests. I can smell the freshness now. Their approach is simple - position the vineyards properly, and prune regularly for longer maturation, and lower yields.  

These wines are stunning! They are approachable young, yet it is their structure and ample body that makes them ideal for aging. As is common to this area these Brunellos are shining examples of elegance and minerality. The winery uses the traditional Slavonian and French Barrique to mature the wines for 2 years.

This is truly one to get excited about. Chef Kevin has paired these wines with a menu that will blow you away. AND on top we will be dining with and learning from Alessandra Ciacci. This dinner is certain to sell out so please don't hesitate to pull the trigger...

Mocali Wine Dinner

Sunday, October 14th

6:30PM

Marinated white shrimp, field peas, fennel, mint, and arugula

Nino Franco 'Rustico" Prosecco $18.99

Grilled Carolina Quail with mushroom ragout, and sweet potatoes

Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 2007 $49.99 - 90 pts WA

Charred Veal Chops, preserved quince, and pumpkin spoon bread

Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna delle Raunate' 2007 $54.99 - 92+ pts WA

Braised wild boar with venison sausage, spinach, slow-cooked Brinkley Farm grits with Pecorino-Romano

Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna delle Raunate' Riserva 2006 $72.99 - 93 WA 

Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 'Vigna delle Raunate' Riserva 2004 $79.99 - 96 WA

Poached Pears with whipped Goat Cheese, Sorghum, and Toasted Pecans

Moscadello di Montalcino 'Vendemmia Tardivo' 2006 $31.99