Marchesi Frescobaldi Brand Ambassador, Livia Le Divelec
My first winery dinner for VanWineFest 2024 was the Tuscan winery, Marchesi Frescobaldi. This winery has extensive vineyard holdings across Tuscany and into Montalcino. The Frescobaldi family has been making wine dating back 700 years and spanning over 30 generations. Today the Frescobaldi family owns 11 estates in Italy including 10 in Tuscany and distribute their wines in over 65 countries worldwide. The Brand Ambassador, Livia Le Divelec, was in attendance to guide us through library vintages from the Frescobaldi portfolio, complemented by a perfectly paired menu from The Vancouver Club’s culinary team.
I will lead you first through our dining menu, followed by a description of the wines, and finally the food and wine pairing. Enjoy.
Our Menu
Celery Root Panna Cotta (appetizer as we walked about) with smoked Syrah cured salmon roe
Alie Rosé 2021
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo with hazelnuts | sunchoke cream | green apple | truffle vinaigrette
Castellodi Pomino 2021 (Chardonnay / Pinot Blanc)
Olive Oil Poached Black Cod with green olive salmoriglio | horseradish
Ammiraglia Massovivo 2022 (Vermentino)
Wagyu Beef Tartare with salsa cruda | crispy potato | quail egg yolk | black truffle
Perano Chianti Classico Frescobaldi 2019
Roasted Elk Loin with elk “pie” | tallow polenta | fig mostarda | porcini jus
Castelgiocondo Lamaione Toscana 2014
Castelgiocondo Lamaione Toscana 2015
Castelgiocondo Lamaione Toscana 2019
Gorgonzola Piccante with chestnut honey | red wine reduction | pear condiment
Castellodi Nipozzano Montesodi 2017
The Wines A selection of bottles of Marchesi Frescobaldi wines at The Vancouver Club
Marchesi Frescobaldi Alie Rosé 2021 – Fresh strawberries and red fruit aromas that carry to the palate. A dry wine with medium-plus acidity and some
This Article was originally published on My Wine Pal
