Join us on December 11th at 6 PM for The Vigna d’Inverno at Al Borgo Estates, an intimate evening inspired by the warmth, flavours, and traditions of Italian winter dining. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable culinary experience featuring passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a five-course Italian dinner, with carefully selected wine pairings to complement each course. Each guest will also receive a complimentary bottle of Al Borgo Estates wine to take home.
The evening begins with a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, including Margherita arancini filled with tomato, mozzarella, and basil, served over a rich tomato-basil sugo; Pear and Stracciatella crostini finished with aged balsamic, thyme, and cracked black pepper; and Crispy Potato-Zucchini fritters topped with lemon-whipped ricotta.
The first course features a family-style winter antipasto, offering a traditional Italian selection of Prosciutto di Parma, Finocchiona, Capocollo, and Soppressata, accompanied by aged provolone, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, Castelvetrano olives, giardiniera, and warm rosemary focaccia.
For the second course, enjoy Insalata di Finocchio e Arancia, a refreshing winter salad featuring shaved fennel, blood orange, radicchio, and baby arugula, complemented by toasted pistachios, Pecorino cheese, and an Al Borgo Estates white-wine vinaigrette.
The third course presents Cavatelli all’Acqua Pazza, featuring house-made cavatelli tossed with cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, Al Borgo Estates white wine, vegetable broth, Calabrian chili, capers, Castelvetrano olives, fresh parsley, and grilled lemon. A comforting Italian pasta dish that brings together vibrant Mediterranean flavours.
For the main course, savour Osso Buco di Vitello al Cabernet Franc, featuring tender veal osso buco slowly braised in Al Borgo Estates Cabernet Franc Reserve, served with roasted chestnut and Yukon Gold potato mousseline, roasted cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, gremolata, and a rich Cabernet Franc jus. Accompanying the main course is family-style Fritto di Calamari, featuring crispy fried calamari served with lemon aioli and fresh lemon wedges.
Conclude the evening with Budino di Panettone, a warm Italian panettone bread pudding served with orange-scented custard, Al Borgo Estates wine-poached cherries, vanilla mascarpone, and toasted almond crumble — a comforting and festive finish to the winter dining experience.
Throughout the evening, enjoy specially selected Al Borgo Estates wine pairings, thoughtfully chosen to enhance the flavours of each course and showcase the winery's distinctive wines.
Celebrate the winter season with exceptional Italian cuisine, fine wine, and wonderful company in the warm and inviting atmosphere of Al Borgo Estates.
$175 per person, all-inclusive, including a complimentary bottle of Al Borgo Estates wine to take home.
