The GOODS from La Buca

Vancouver, BC | On Sunday, September 4th, westside trattoria La Buca will play host to the wines and maker behind Italian powerhouse Marchesi di Grésy. Known for producing some of Piedmont’s most elegant and graceful wines, owner and winemaker Alberto di Grésy will join chef Andrey Durbach to present an evening of Italian focused fare. Seating is limited so guests are encouraged to reserve tickets early by phoning La Buca at (604) 730-6988. Tickets are priced at $175 per person which includes taxes and gratuity. Reception begins at 6:00pm, with dinner to follow at 7:00pm. Menu after the jump…

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY AT LA BUCA
Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Reception

Aperol spritz + passed canapés

Dinner

2010 Langhe Sauvignon Blanc:
Carpaccio of scallops finished with tomato, lemon and bacon vinaigrette

2005 Langhe Grésy Chardonnay DOC:
Fillet of halibut served with fresh corn, chanterelles, cauliflower, crab, and chives

2008 Barbera D’Asti:
Agnolotti del plin filled with duck, celery, orange and black olive

2000 Martinenga Camp Gros Barbaresco DOCG & 2005 Martinenga Gaiun Barbaresco DOCG:
Barbaresco braised beef cheek, with potato and gorgonzola croquette

1995 Martinenga Camp Gros Barbaresco & 1990 Martinenga Gaiun Barbaresco DOCG:
Grana Padano with crostini, pears and truffle honey

2010 La Serra Moscato d’asti DOCG:
Pannacotta with moscato poached blueberries

And perhaps a touch of Marchesi di Gresy Grappa for those who are inclined…

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