Join Us for a Memorable Evening: Massolino Wine Dinner with Franco Massolino!
Indulge in an extraordinary culinary experience with our Chef’s Wine Dinner: An Italian in Belgium, where Italian tradition meets Belgian inspiration.
Information:
- Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM – 10 PM
- Location: Belga Cafe, 514 8th Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003
- Cost: $130 per person
- Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/italian-wine-dinner-with-franco-massolino-tickets-1143396061399?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Exquisite Menu:
First Course
Vitello Tonnato – Aromatic veal, rich tuna espuma, fried capers, lemon, arugula salad
Paired with: Dolcetto d’Alba, Massolino 2022
Second Course
Mushroom Ravioli – Champignon cappuccino, foie gras cubes, chestnut crumble, sage
Paired with: Barbera d’Alba, Massolino 2022
Third Course
Ragout of Venison – Celery root, salsify, cauliflower, potato mousse, truffle
Paired with: Barolo “Serralunga,” Massolino 2020
Fourth Course
Belgian Cherry Beer Zabaglione – Dark chocolate, cherry compote
Paired with: Moscato d’Asti, Massolino 2023
Experience fine dining at its best with expertly crafted dishes perfectly paired with world-renowned wines. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of culinary artistry and wine mastery.
Reserve your spot now!
The history of the Massolinos and their wine became entwined with the history of Serralunga d’Alba in 1896, when Giovanni founded the estate. Giovanni was the very first person to bring electricity to the village. An enterprising, tenacious, and creative man, he is the progenitor of a family that has made the combination of inspiration and tradition something of which to be proud. The first wine cellar was built by Giuseppe, son of the founder Giovanni, who, together with his sister Angela, extended his estate into the best soils and, in 1934, was one of the founders of the Consortium for the Defence of Barolo and Barbaresco. At that time, Giuseppe had six children.
Three of them, Giovanni, Camilla, and Renato, followed in their father’s footsteps, expanding the estate with the purchase of cru vineyards which are authentic jewels: Margheria, Parafada, and Vigna Rionda. In the 1990s, Franco and Roberto, both oenologists, joined the family estate. Their work condenses the experience of an entire family and the ambition of a new generation, determined to make an important contribution to the innovation of oenological and agronomical techniques and to the image of the estate in Italy and abroad.