The GOODS from Cibo Trattoria

Vancouver, BC | Join Cibo’s executive chef Neil Taylor and General Manager David Fert as they welcome Mario Bollag and a tasting of six of his extraordinary wines at an exclusive winemakers dinner on Thursday, November 10, 2011.  The three course dinner will be paired with three Brunellos, 1 Syrah, 1 Merlot and 1 Rossoni di Montalcino.  The amazing price of just $89.00 per person also includes a complimentary glass of bubbles upon arrival (exclusive of tax and gratuity).

Terralsole, established in 1996 sits on thirty acres of vines. Literally meaning Land Towards the Sun, Terralsole owner Mario Bollag along with his wife Athena, have been producing award winning wines using natural viticulture, organic fertilizers and cover crops.  Mario will delight in telling you of how he has been crafting 100% Sangiovese Brunello and how he has cultivated two distinct terroirs in Montalcino using as his palette the blend of soils, vineyard aspects and microclimates. Get the details and menu after the jump…

‘Harmony in the bottle’ is the credo and passion that Mario lives by.

Neil’s menu for the evening includes:

Chicken liver Toscana with pickled walnuts and bruschetta
Pappardelle with duck ragu and pecorino
Bistecca alla foirentina with cannellini beans and tomato
Torta della nonna with grappa soaked cherries

The wines we will be pouring: 

Terralsole Rosso di Montalcino 2007 – 1st course
Terralsole ‘Coldoro’ Merlot IGT 2006 – 2nd course
Terralsole ‘Pasticcio’ Cab/Franc IGT 2006
Terralsole ‘Solista’ Syrah IGT 2006 
Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2004 – 3rd course
Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004
4th  Mario’s Terralsole Grappa for dessert

For further information and tickets,  please contact Cibo at 604-602-9570 or email [email protected].

About Cibo Trattoria

Located adjacent to the lobby of the Moda Hotel and steps away from the Orpheum Theatre, Cibo Trattoria specializes in Italian-inspired cuisine made with same-day fresh and local ingredients. Cibo’s unique list of decadent yet light dishes has been created by talented Executive Chef, Neil Taylor, to provide Vancouverites and visitors to Downtown Vancouver with a distinctive dining experience.

Part of Cibo’s allure is also its unique setting — sophisticated, modern interior design complemented by dramatic and rare architectural details. Special touches in this 52 seat dining room include a towering ceiling, original 1908 terracotta floors, century old exposed timber beams, over-sized, local pop art pieces, a white marble eye-level fireplace and a glassed-in tower of wine. Enjoy the warm and elegant ambience of this eclectic dining room that is truly unlike anything this world-class city has to offer.