Libby’s Café + Bar & Argentina’s Bodegas Nieto Senetiner host May 16th Winemaker Dinner

WHO:
Libby’s Café + Bar & Nieto Senetiner of Mendoza, Argentina

WHAT:
Forks & Corks Winemaker Dinner
Established in 1888 in the Argentine province of Mendoza, Bodegas. Nieto Senetiner has been the pioneer and industry leader for producing premium high-end wines and is considered one of the top wineries in the country. Join Nieto Senetiner’s Managing Director Dolores Marianeschi and Libby’s Café + Bar Executive Chef Fran Casciato for an indulgent evening of Mediterranean-influenced cuisine elegantly paired with Bodegas Nieto Senetiner’s award-winning wines.

WHEN:
Sat., May 16th
6:30 pm

WHERE:
Libby’s Café + Bar
1917 Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34239

COST:
$75/person plus tax and gratuity

RESERVATIONS:
Advanced reservations required, which can be made by calling Libby’s Café + Bar at 941-487-7300.
For more information on other Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival events, May 14-17, visit www.freshoriginals.com/forksandcorks

MENU:

First Course
Seared Rare Veal Carpaccio, Avocado, Roast Garlic and Citrus Rice
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Reserva – 86 pts Wine Spectator, Recommended by Gourmet Magazine

Second Course
Chivitos Fritto -- Goats Milk Ricotta Fritters, Organic Tomato and Charred Pepper Sofrito
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Reserva, “Best Pinot Noirs,” Food & Wine Magazine



Third Course
American Kobe Beef “Sorrentino,” Don Nicanor’s Three Hour Caramelized Shallot Jus, Truffled Mushroom Chimichurri
Wine Pairing: Don Nicanor Blend – 89 pts Wine Enthusiast, 3 Stars—Recommended by Decanter Magazine

Fourth Course
Colorado Double Cut Lamb Chop “Milanesas,” Maple Whipped Sweet Potato, Bonarda Gastrique
Wine Pairing: Bonarda – 90 pts Wine Advocate

Fifth Course/Dessert
Crispy Cherry and Dark Chocolate Potsticker, Cinnamon Ice Cream
Wine Pairing: Cadus Malbec – 92 pts Wine Advocate