Alba, Bra and the wines of Marchesi di Barolo with the Knights of Alba

In this special joint event by the Knights of Alba Hong Kong and Slow Food Hong Kong, virtual and in-person wine tastings of the wines of Marchesi di Barolo are combined!

The history of the Marchesi di Barolo estate goes along with the history of Barolo. They are one of the first pioneers of making a dry styled Barolo in early 19th century. The wine soon became known as “the Wine from Barolo” and was served at important diplomatic and royal functions, thus becoming the “Wine of Kings”.

Valentina Abbona, sixth generation of the winery, will guide us through the tasting of her wines. The highlight of the evening will be the side-by-side blind tasting of Barolo and Barbaresco, follow by the comparison of three single vineyard Barolo: Coste di Rose, Cannubi and Sarmassa.

For those attending the in-person wine dinner, true to the pleasure of Slow Food, Chef Angelo Vecchio has created an authentic Piemontese menu for us which features many of our beloved ingredients including Bra Sausages and Fassona Beef!

Join us, whether virtual or in person, for a celebration of friendship and traditions!

Option 1 – in-person dinner

Dinner Menu @ Aria

Flan di Bettelmatt
Battelmatt Cheese Flan, Blueberry Sauce

Insalatina di Lentichhie della Val di Grana
Lentils & Celery Salad, Piemontese Bra Sausages

Ravioli del Plin
Castelmagno Cheese Stuffed Plin Ravioli, Butter Sauce

Controfiletto di Fassona
Fassona Beef, Roasted Mushrooms, Mushrooms Dust, Polenta

Gianduiotto
Hazelnut Crumble & Ice Cream

Dinner Wine Menu @ Aria

Aperitivo
2019 Marchesi di Barolo Langhe Bianco DOC Bric Amiel

Blind Tasting:
2016 Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco Tradizione
2015 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Tradizione

The Three Single Vineyards Barolo:
2014 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Coste di Rose
2014 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi
2014 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa

Digestivo:
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Chinato
Marchesi di Barolo Grappa di Barolo

Option 2 – zoom tasting at home (registration deadline 23 May 2022 – limited spots!)

Zoom Package (delivered to door)

Flight 1: Blind Tasting
2016 Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco Tradizione (in 65 ml vial)
2015 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Tradizione (in 65 ml vial)

Flight 2: The Three Single Vineyards Barolo
2014 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Coste di Rose (in 65 ml vial)
2014 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi (in 65 ml vial)
2014 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa (in 65 ml vial)

Digestivo:
Marchesi di Barolo Chinato (in 65 ml vial)

Cheese:
~60 g Castelmagno DOP di Alpeggio (approved by Slow Food Presidia, click here for more details about this special cheese, which is rarely imported to Hong Kong)

Chocolate:
2 x pieces (10 g each) of Classic Gianduiotto (click here for more details about the story of Langhe Hazelnut and the chocolate gianduiotto)

 

Details

Date: 31 May 2022 (Tues)

Option 1 – in-person dinner

Time:  7:00pm

Venue: Aria, 24/F, California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar St, Central

Cost:

• HKD1680 for Slow Food members or Knights of Alba members
• HKD1730 per person for non-members, includes 1 year membership to Slow Food

Option 2 – zoom tasting at home (registration deadline 23 May 2022 – limited spots!)

Time:  7:30pm

Online: a link will be sent to registered participants

Cost:

• HKD400 for Slow Food members or Knights of Alba members
• HKD450 per person for non-members, includes 1 year membership to Slow Food

The in-person option will be subject to the prevailing legislative requirements on social distancing.

This event is first-paid, first-served. Those who register without making payment risk forfeiting their spots. For those who have paid but wish to withdraw, refund is not available unless there are special circumstances.

 

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