Dear Members

The IWFS tour to Tuscany in May was a resounding success. Twenty intrepid travelers spent nine days in Italy, experiencing the best Tuscany had to offer in terms of wine, food and culture. The 'Under the Tuscan Sun' dinner is a retrospective of some of the wfineries visited on the tour and the highlights of the hearty cuisine that Tuscany has to offer. Our special thanks go to our guest of honour and member, Barbara Jean Eu who laboriously and lovingly organized this tour.

The dinner will be held at the newly opened O'Chre Ristorante at Orchard Central, with its magnificent view of the Orchard road skyline. Helmed by executive chef Kentaro Torii, who has trained in both Lombardy in the Orth and Sardenia in the South, this ristorante elegantly dishes up a slice of la dolce vita. During the dinner, wines from MOntepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino and the super Tuscans, Ornellaia and Sassicaia from our cellars will be featured. The society thus proudly presents this dinner with the following attached Menu and Wines listed below:

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN DINNER

Date: August, 21st 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: O'Chre Ristorante
Address: Orchard Central #11-03
Time: 7.30pm (Aperitif Reception), 8.15pm (Dinner)

Price: Member (S$185) / Guest (S$220)
Dress Code: Smart Casual

Limited to 40 pax
Bookings and reservations: Please email: C T Chen at ctchen@acieslaw.com for reservations.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations WILL NOT be considered confirmed unless the Booking Form together with Payment
is received by 16 August 2010.


Menu Selection:

Antinori montenisa brut NV - aperitif

Antipasti Misti
Crostini alla Toscana, Polipo alla Griglia con Olive Tagiasche, Tartara di Gambero Rosso
Panzanella con Acciughe, Baccala alla Fiorentina, Cozza Gratinata
Bruschetta Tuscan Style, Grilled Octopus with Taggiasche Olive, Red Prawn Tartar
Panzanella with Anchovy, Dried Salted Cod Florence Style, Mussel Gratin
Vermentino guado al tasso 2008

Zuppa
Vellutata di Cannellini e Fegato Graso
Veloute of Cannellini Beans & Foie Gras
La Bracesca vino nobile de montepulciano 2006

Pasta
Pappardelle al Rosemarino con Ragu di Cinghiale
Rosemary Pappardelle in Wild Boar Ragout
Antinori Tenuta Pian Della Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2004
Casanova de Neri Brunello di Montalcino Collection 2004

Carne
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Cannellini, Patata al Forno, Pomodori Mist, Insalata di Rucolai
Florence Beef T-Bone Steak
Beans Casserole, Roasted Potato, Tomato Salad, Wild Rocket Salad
Ornellaia 1995

Formaggi
Pecorino Toscano, Stracchino, Parmigiano, Gorgonzola, Scamorza Affumicata
Pecorino Toscano, Stracchino, Parmigiano, Gorgonzola, Scamorza Affumicata
Sassicaia 1999
*For non-meat & vegetarian options, a special menu can be arranged upon request.


Wine Selection:

Antinori Montenisa brut NV -
Vermentino Guado al Tasso 2008
La Bracesca Vino Nobile de Montepulciano 2006
Casanova de Neri Brunello di Montalcino Collection 2004
Antinori Tenuta Pian Della Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2004
Ornellaia 1995
Sassicaia 1999


Regards,
CT Chen
President,
IWFS of Singapore