A new roadshow has kicked off on October that sums up so many great excellences of the Lombardy table: as part of the Born to be together project, Ascovilo, which brings together Lombard consortia for the protection and promotion of DOC, DOCG and IGT wines, and Grana Padano, the world's most consumed PDO cheese, launched together with Gambero Rosso the Restaurant Week Germany. More than a tasting, a journey through some of the most refined restaurants of Germany, awarded in the Top Italian Restaurant guide of Gambero Rosso. Each restaurant has created a unique menu that for 5 weeks has been paired to a special selection of Lombardy wines.
Born to be together project: all the events of the roadshow
The first events were focused on Lugana wines. Berlin hosted the first dinner on October 17. Antonio Bragato, owner of Enoiteca Il Calice, arranged a proper menu based on Grana Padano (Aged 18 months and Riserva over 20 months) well paired with Lugana wines (Lugana Doc and Riserva). Among the top match, we noticed the safran risotto with a supple Lugana Riserva.
Gallo Nero, three bottles award in our Top Italian Restaurants, managed a great dinner in Hamburg on October 18. The wines of Lugana based on turbiana grapes matched a stylish menu cooked with 4 different Grana Padano vintages. Highlight? A fantastic parmigiana with a fresh, and vibrant Lugana Doc. On October 19, the tour moved to Casa di Biase in Köln. Mario, owner of the place, proposed a 4-course menu, mixing classic recipes and adventurous combinations.
Lastly, on October 20 the show moved to Piazza Saitta in Düsseldorf. Giuseppe Saitta paired crispy and fresh Turbiana based wines with a classic menu for a tasting experience focused on different vintages and ageing.
The second series of dinner highlighted the wines of Lake Garda. Saittavini in Düsseldorf, a proper wine sanctuary, prepared a special cheese and wine combo on November 22. One of the best wine pairings featured on the menu? Homemade gnocchi served on a pumpkin cream, with Grana Padano foam and the Garda DOC Cabernet Sauvignon. Simply delicious. Munich Time. On November 23, Dal Cavaliere restaurant, with its cozy and warm atmosphere, created a three-course menu, paired with two sparkling wines and fruity, elegant Rosso Garda Doc. The fassona beef tartare with radicchio and Grana Padano found an ideal pairing with the Metodo Classico Garda Doc. Each premiere evening was led by the editors of the Top Italian Restaurants guide and wine experts from Gambero Rosso in order to offer not only a taste-related experience, but also an enrichment on the heritage of Lombardy's most prized traditions and arts.
An essential component is the quality: the Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Geographical Indication products belong to the top in Europe.
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