Massolino Wine Dinner at The Wine Bar, Destin
During our getaway week at The Cove, our vacation home getaway in Destin (FL), we attended the Price Fixe “Massolino Wine Dinner”, at The Wine Bar in Destin, featuring the world-renowned wines of Massolino, guided by fourth generation producer Franco Massolino, visiting from the heart of Italy’s Langhe region. This was the same format as the "Tour of Bordeaux Wine Dinner at The Wine Bar Destin that we attended last fall.
This is the same restaurant where we held our Pour Boys Wine Group wine dinner last spring as we gathered in Destin (FL) for the gala SoWal (South Walton Beaches) Wine Festival weekend.
That Saturday evening following the SoWal Wine Festival Activities, we dined at The Chef’s TableWine Room in The Wine Cellar Room at the Wine Bar Restaurant in Destin. We featured that dinner in this blogpost in these pages - Chef’s Table Dinner at Wine Bar Destin.
That Saturday evening following the SoWal Wine Festival Activities, we dined at The Chef’s TableWine Room in The Wine Cellar Room at the Wine Bar Restaurant in Destin. We featured that dinner in this blogpost in these pages - Chef’s Table Dinner at Wine Bar Destin.
This “Massolino Wine Dinner” evening was hosted by Wine Bar owner Chan Cox.
The dinner showcased a curated flight of carefully selected Massolino wines, each paired with a gourmet dinner course, from Barolo to Barbera, crafted to complement their elegance and depth to enhance and complement that courses distinct characteristics.
The Wine Flight -
2022 Massolino Chardonnay
2022 Massolino Barbera d'Alba
2022 Massolino Barbaresco
2020 Massolino Barolo Margheria
2023 Massolino Moscato d'Asti
As I’ve exclaimed often in these pages, the proper pairing matching food with the ideal wine greatly amplifies the enjoyment of both.
The pairings this evening were wonderfully matched for each course.
To Start:
2022 Massolino Chardonnay
Smoked tomato arancini with truffle aioli, Roast leg of quail brushed with Rosemary oil, and Focaccia crostini, prosciutto, gorgonzola cream and fig
1st Course
2022 Massolino Barbera d'Alba
Beef carpaccio with fresh arugula, shaved pecorino cheese, capers and truffle oil
2nd Course
2022 Massolino Barbaresco
Roast lamb rack, saffron/ green pea polenta, haricot vert and fresh pesto sauce
3rd Course
2020 Massolino Barolo Margheria
Porcini mushroom risotto, braised leg of rabbit and Taleggio cheese
4th Course
2023 Massolino Moscato d'Asti
Tiramisu panna cotta with fresh berries and hazelnut glazed lady fingers
