Tuscany Soirée (2/4)
Sunday, September 19th at 2pm Eastern Time
From his inherited Castle of Gargonza, a Thirteen century medieval hamlet overlooking the Val di Chiani, Neri Guicciardini will teach us how to make one of his favorite Tuscan meals: risotto with pear and Pecorino cheese. Sip along as he discusses wines from Tuscany, including the lesser known Maremma region where his family has a vineyard. We are being invited into the historic home of an Italian friend who will share with us knowledge of food and wine passed down through the generations of his aristocratic family. Feel free to cook along with us or sit back and watch the fun.
Shopping List
Wine
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Vermentino Bolgheri 2019 (100% Vermentino from Bolgheri)
Morisfarms Morellino di Scansano (year not stated, 100% Sangiovese)
Risotto
12 oz (1.5 cups) of “Carnaroli” rice. Or measure 5 “handfuls” of rice
10 oz (a little over ½ a pound) of Pecorino cheese, the best quality you can find.
2 large pears, ideally the “Decana” type. However, any pear will do as long as they are ripe and juicy--it is pear season!
2 oz (4 tablespoons) of butter (salted or unsalted)
Salt, pepper
Broth of your choice. You can make it in advance or buy it. Neri suggests homemade beef broth. (We can share that recipe with you, just email us.)
Virtual Soirée presentation procedure:
Dana and our guide will arrive at the meeting 10 minutes in advance for those of you who would like to say hello and make sure your zoom settings are ready. The presentation will start promptly at the scheduled hour, and Dana will begin the meeting by muting the microphones and introducing our speaker. The talk will be recorded. The lecture will last about 45 minutes and afterward Dana will moderate a Q&A session. If you show up late, no worries, you will be muted upon entry.
After the tour, you will receive a follow-up email with a recording of the event. You will be able to access this recording until December 31st, 2021.
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