Antinori Italian Tasting Dinner – At Hotel Du vin

Antinori is one of the global icons of wine and now owns famous wineries all over the world. However, for this tasting, we are going to go back to Antinori’s routes in Tuscany and focus on their two famous Tuscan reds, Tignanello and Guado Al Tasso. During this tasting, you will get the opportunity to try two vintages of both wines so you can compare how the wines age over time. We will also be focusing on Cervaro Della Sala, regarded as the top Italian white wine, again trying two vintages of this wine.

The tasting will start off with a glass of Antinori’s super-premium Franciacorta (Italy’s answer to high-end Champagne), followed by a five-course dinner paired with wines from four different Antinori Estates (5 wines) from the North of Italy.

This tasting will be hosted by Emanuele Barrasso from Antinori, who will take you through the fabulous history of the estate, and of course take you on a journey of exploration through a flight of some of Italy’s finest wines.

Wines on tasting:
Marchese Antinori Franciacorta Cuvée Royale (RRP £42.99)
Castello della Sala, Orvieto Classico San Giovanni 2022 (RRP £26.99)
Antinori Cervaro della Sala 2019 (RRP £97.99)
Antinori Cervaro della Sala 2021 (RRP £92.99)
Antinori, Tignanello 2012 (RRP £188.99)
Antinori, Tignanello 2016 (RRP £211.99)
La Braccesca, Santa Pia, Vino Nobile Riserva 2019 (RRP £49.99)
Antinori, Guado al Tasso 2012 (RRP £172.99)
Antinori, Guado al Tasso 2016 (RRP £196.99)

About Antinori

The Antinori family has been involved in the production of wine for over six centuries and is the 10th oldest company in the world. However, it is over the last 40 years that Antinori has shot to global fame, and they are now one of the most highly regarded wines in the world. Tignanello propelled them to the attention of global wine lovers and collectors. It first appeared in 1971 and caused a sensation by its use of Cabernet Sauvignon in a Sangiovese blend and with its practice of ageing in small French barriques. Antinori was accused of vinous treachery and treason but soon barrique-aged blends of Sangiovese and Cabernet began appearing all across Tuscany. antinori then revolutionised Tuscany again by being one of the founders of Bolgheri DOC, now regarded as the most prestigious area for production in Tuscany. During this tasting we will be focusing on both estates.

About Hotel Du Vin

The hint is in the name, Hotel du Vin are a hotel group founded by Master Sommelier Gerard Basset, to be one of the leading wine led hotels in the world. The restaurant are crafting a 5-course meal to pair these fabulous Italian wines.

What you get:
5-course dinner with an aperitif and wine pairing (see below for menu and pairings).

When: Friday 11th October 2024, 6:30pm
Where: Hotel Du Vin Birmingham
Price: £170pp including discretionary £7 service charge*

Please note: everyone will be sitting at a shared table. If you like to be sat with a specific group or would like to be sat at a private small table,  please leave a note with your order.

You will be contacted separately regarding food intolerances and allergies.

Menu

Welcome Drink
Marchese Antinori Franciacorta Cuvée Royale (125ml)

Chalk Stream Trout
Tomato & lemon butter sauce
Castello della Sala, Orvieto Classico San Giovanni 2022 (125ml)

Bouillabaisse
Antinori Cervaro della Sala 2019 (75ml)
&
Antinori Cervaro della Sala 2021 (75ml)

Beef Ragu
Polenta & Salsa Verde
Antinori, Tignanello 2012 (75ml)
&
Antinori, Tignanello 2016 (75ml)

Fillet of beef
Tender Stem Broccoli & Fondant Potato
La Braccesca, Santa Pia, Vino Nobile Riserva 2019 (125ml)

Selection of Artisan Cheese.
Served with biscuits and chutney
Antinori, Guado al Tasso 2012 (75ml)
&
Antinori, Guado al Tasso 2016 (75ml)

*Once purchased these tickets are non-refundable.