Italian restaurant Cecco to host a three course wine dinner with ...

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In Solvang, CA

Posted by Stan Lee on February 16th, 2012 | Add Comments ?

Chef David Cecchini of Cecco Ristorante in Solvang, CA is teaming up with Dragonette Cellars? winemaker Brandon Sparks-Gillis for a three course dinner of food and wine pairings on Wednesday, February 22 from 5:30 PM ? 8:30 PM. Chef David tells us his inspiration for the dinner is through the passion and complexity that Brandon has for his craft as David feels like he ?approaches his food in a similar manner.?

The main course features a duck leg with roasted cauliflower, purple kale, polenta and Pinot Noir reduction paired with 2010 Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills. For guests with questions and comments, Brandon will be on hand to speak about the wine. Dinner is $55 per person. Call 805-688-8880 for reservations. 475 1st St., Solvang, CA 93463.

Menu:

CAPONATA: Baby beets, buratta, pine nuts, arugula, red onion and ricotta salata
Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Santa Ynez Valley

BRODETTO DI PESCE: Adriatic seafood soup, clams, shrimp, scallop, squid and bass
Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Happy Canyon

AGNOLOTTI: Veal ravioli, sweetbreads, funghi and rosemary brodetto
Grenache, 2009 Santa Barbara County

ANATRA: Duck Leg, roasted cauliflower, purple kale, polenta and Pinot Noir reduction
Pinot Noir, 2010 Santa Rita Hills

Biscotti and Butterscotch Budino

Source: http://la.tasteterminal.com/2012/02/16/italian-restaurant-cecco-to-host-a-three-course-wine-dinner-with-dragonette-cellars/

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