Dear Members,


For the month of October, we are pleased to have Brett Flemings presenting the Tuscan wines of Avignonesi and Piancornello.

Avignonesi is one of the flagship producers of Tuscany. It is named after the Avignonesi family, the founders of the original estate. The winery now owns eight vineyards in the Montepulciano appellation in Tuscany and with their state-of-the-art winemaking facility, produces award-winning wines that express the richness, beauty and complexity of the Montepulciano terrior. Their Vin Santo wine is one of the most famous wines in Italy. Avignonesi also has two vineyards in the Cortona appellation in Tuscany where Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are grown. Grapes from these vineyards go into the making of highly rated wines including the Desiderio Merlot and Il Marzocco Chardonnay.

Brett will also showcase a wine from a boutique winery, Piancornello, which is distributed by the group. The estate vineyard at Piancornello was bought by the Pieri family in 1950. The fruits were originally sold to other Montalcino producers until they began making their own wine starting with the 1990 vintage. Piancornello takes its name from the hamlet just South of Montalcino where the winery is located. Because of the warm climate and unique, rocky/mineral-rich soils, this is considered one of the finest areas of Brunello. This highly rated wine is still produced by the Pieri family.

The wines will be paired with the Spanish cuisine of Daniel Chavez at Ola Cocina Del Mar. Daniel was the former executive chef of Santi at Marina Bay Sands. His prior experience spans across a number of the best restaurants in the world, namely, Santi Santamaria’s three Michelin star restaurant, Can Fabes near Barcelona, one Michelin star restaurant, La Sucursal in Valencia and Ossiano in Dubai which was rated one of the top 50 tables in the world in 2009 by Conde Naste Traveller Magazine. Daniel’s cuisine is reminiscent of Santi Santamaria’s culinary philosophy with hints of Daniel’s Peruvian heritage and personality.

We are grateful to Certain Cellars and Brett Flemings for making this event possible. Please book early to avoid disappointment



The society proudly

Presents



Avignonesi @ Ola
An Italian–Spanish Affair

Date: 30 October 2013 (Wednesday)
Venue: Ola Cocina Del Mar
12 Marina Boulevard Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 #01-06
Singapore 018982

Time: Aperitif -7:30 pm , 8:00 pm (Dinner)

Price: Members S$150, guests $170

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Limited to 38 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 23 October 2013.

Menu:

Iberico ham toasts

Fried prawn heads with romesco sauce

Patatas bravas

Col Dorato Prosecco Spumante "Extra Dry

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Scallop “Peruvian Style” baked with parmesan cheese, lime juice and onion puree

Il Marzocco Chardonnay 2011

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Homemade pasta with tomato and chorizo sauce and fresh herb salad

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2008 (Wine Advocate 90 points)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2010 (Wine Spectator 91 points)

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Traditional mushroom and chestnut rice with chestnuts and lardo di colonato

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Grandi Annate 2007 (Wine Spectator 93 points)

Piancornello Brunello de Montacino 2008 (Wine Advocate 93 points)

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Beef rib eye with topinambour puree, red wine sauce and endive salad

Desiderio Merlot 2006 (Wine Spectator 91 points)

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Catalan “Sara” almond cake with apricot puree and almonds

Vin Santo di Montepulciano 1998 (Wine Advocate 94 points)

Coffee / Tea


*For non-meat & vegetarian options, a special menu can be arranged upon request.


Best regards

Joyce Chang
President
International Wine and Food Society of Singapore