On November 28th, I attended Dine Italia featuring a special menu created by Chef Romy Prasad at Federicos, paired with wines from Italy.

This dinner was the last dinner that the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vancouver hosted in November to celebrate food and wine from five regions around Italy.

During the reception they served Porcini Mushrooms on croistini with fresh herbs, demi-glace and Montasio cheese that was paired with Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio.

Now on to dinner and the pairings!

First Course:

Zuppa di Fagioli

Borlotti beans, rainbow swiss chard, tomato and prosciutto

Paired with Friulana Villa Rubini 2009

Second Course:

 

Risotto di Cinghiale

Risotto with wild boar braised with cinnamon and black pepper

Paired with Chianti Fattoria Luiano 2008

Third Course:

 

Brasato di Manzo

Slow cooked aged boneless beef short rib, red wine, root vegetables, fresh herb gremolata, tomato, served with gorgonzola polenta

Paired with Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castigllioni 2008

Fourth Course:

 

Piatto di Formaggi

Asiago and Piave Cheese plate with truffled honey

Paired with Masi Amarone 2007

Fifth Course:

Uva ghiacciata e tartufi di cioccolato

Frozen grapes and chocolate truffles

Paired with Alexander Grappa

Comments:  All of the wines and courses were well paired. My favourite dishes was the Risotto di Cinghiale paired with the Chianti Fattoria Luiano 2008 and the Slow cooked aged boneless beef short rib, red wine, root vegetables, fresh herb gremolata, tomato, served with gorgonzola polenta, paired with Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castigllioni 2008. Following the dinner the house band played and guests packed the dance floor.

Federico’s Supper Club is located at 1728 Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak