Courtesy of: Aruba Daily
On Monday, local members of the press had the opportunity to meet and talk to Castello Banfi’s Michela Dominici, Sommelier and Key Ambassador to the World for Banfi Estate. Dominici, a graduate of the University of Florence, is on the island to host a series of wine seminars, as well as a special Wine Pairing Dinner that will take place on Wednesday, February 6th, at the Radisson’s elegant 4-diamond AAA rated Sunset Grille.
Aside from meeting with Michela, the invited journalists also enjoyed a preview of the Wine Pairing Dinner, tasting delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by Radisson’s culinary experts, paired with Castello Banfi’s excellent wines.
The Wine Pairing Dinner promises to deliver a marvelous evening, taking diners on a tasting voyage of the most wonderful wines by Castello Banfi, paired with a five course menu.
The Italian-inspired menu will kick off with a Trio of Tomato, Chicken and Prosciutto Bruschetta, followed by Shrimp Fra Diavolo; sautéed shrimp with onion, tomato, garlic, white wine and crushed red pepper. The third course, a traditional Veal Parmigiana, will present a breaded veal loin with fried eggplant, tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Rounding out the savory courses, diners will enjoy a Grilled Top Sirloin with a Cremini mushroom sauce, served on a bed of Fettuccini Primavera. For dessert, a Pistachio Brittle Cheesecake will be served with a mixed berry sauce.
The evening of exquisite Italian wine and food pairings will start at 7:30pm in the Sunset Grille, at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa. Tickets are available for Afl. 125 per person, at Romar Trading or La Bodega. For more information, call 592-9182 or 560-2627.
Photos show the meet and greet with Michela Dominici and members of the press at Sunset Grille on Monday afternoon.
About Castello Banfi
Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. Together with its sister estates in Piedmont, Vigne Regali and Principessa Gavia, it has become recognized the world over for its dedication to excellence and sparking a renaissance in the art of Italian winemaking.
Castello Banfi is the first winery in the world to be recognized for its exceptional environmental, social and ethical responsibility, and is an international leader in customer satisfaction.
