The Java Tree at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O Hotel) here hosted a wine dinner brought together by the Andreola wine range from Italy.
The four-course sparkling wine dinner was brought from the Italian territory of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, in Venice, known for their quality Prosecco (sparkling) wines.
This wine is produced by Andreola, a family-owned winery that has been making sparkling wines
for over 30 years. The grapes for this wine are harvested manually from a single vineyard located on a steep hillside, or “dirupo” in Italian.
Some 40 odd guests had the opportunity to sample some of the outstanding sparkling wines from the region.
On hand to take them on the wine journey was Magnus Saccone, Export Director for Andreola.
He explained the intricacies of each wine range and their different notes on your taste buds. The most important grape variety of the wines is the Glera grape which is presented in a variety of ways.
Among the wine range guests had a chance to savour were the Akelum Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG served with Hokkaido Scallop Crudo. Next came the Green Peas Risotto with Vigneto Dirupo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Sup Extra Dry along with sauteed Tiger Prawns.
Butter Poached Alaskan Cod
The main dish for the evening was the Butter Poached Alaskan Cod Loin served with the smooth
“26” Rive Di Col Sam Martino Valdobbiadene Prosecco Sup DOCG Spu Brut which went well with
Finally, guests got to finish off their meals with a fine dessert of Torta Della Nonna (Blueberry Compote) along with the superb Cartizze Valdobbiandene Superiore DOCG Spoumante Dry.
Hokkaido scallop for starters
Fine dessert
Also present was E&O general manager Alison Fraser, F&B director of Food & Beverage Colin Wong and Michael Low of The Wine Shop.
The wonderful evening was brought together with the collaboration of the E&O Hotel and The Wine Shop.
