Il Fornaio Carmel's Bernardus Vineyards Wine Dinner
Join us at Il Fornaio Carmel for a five-course Italian feast hosted by Chef Gabriel Rodriguez with premium wine pairings from local legend Bernardus Winery.
Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at 6:00pm
MENU
STUZZICHINI
Bruschetta con Pesche Grigliate
grilled peaches on ciabatta bread topped with balsamic reduction
Crostini con Prosciutto di Parma
crostini with crispy prosciutto di parma & fig marmalade
Tartara di Manzo
beef tartar on endive topped with micro greens
Paired with: Rosé , Bernardus “Provence”, Monterey County, 2022
INSALATA
Rucola e Clementina
wild arugula & clementine salad with pomegranate dressing; topped with polenta croutons
Paired with: Sauvignon Blanc, Bernardus Griva Vineyard, Monterey County, 2023
PRIMI
Risotto con Piselli
risotto with prawns, roasted cherry tomatoes & white wine on a bed of green pea belutata; topped with crispy grana padana shards
Paired with: Chardonnay, Bernardus Rosellas Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2022
SECONDI
choice of
Merluzzo alla Livornese
grilled black cod with a light tomato, caper, olive & herb sauce: served with roasted root vegetables
Paired with: Pinot Noir, Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, 2022
or
Brasato al Vino Rosso
certified piedmontese beef short ribs braised with root vegetables, pancetta & red wine; served with potatoes au gratin & glazed baby carrots
Paired with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bernardus Estate, Carmel Valley, 2018
DOLCE
Torta allo Zabaione
sponge cake soaked in marsala wine layered with zabaione-marscapone cream, edged with toasted almonds & topped with chocolate shavings
Paired with: Vin Santo, Castello di Querceto
$115 per person
Ocean Avenue at Monte Verde St., Carmel-by-the-Sea
Limited availability ~ Call 831-622-5100 to make your reservation today