Via Vanti ! Sardegna

 

Benvenuti! a Sardegna
Limonata di Lido with a Trio of Crostini
A Via Vanti! Specialty Cocktail:  fresh lemonade, Limoncello, muddled strawberries & fresh mint                                   
accompanied by  a trio of crostini topped with ingredients typical of Sardegna
Primi
Shrimp, Orange & Crisp Fennel Salad
Presented on mache accented with shaved red onion & a hint of chicory
Vermentino, La Cala, Sella & Mosca, 2008
Elegant and supple single vineyard wine, light and clean palate with mandarin and green apples
and…
Zucchini & Tomato Casserole
Peasant food at its seasonal best served with shaved pecorino sardo
Carignano del Sulcis, Grotta Rossa, Santadi, 2006
Juicy and fresh with strawberry, red plum and roasted almond flavors, medium finish.
Secondi … A choice
Sardinian Paella                                                                     
A special recipe from the western region reflecting centuries of Catalan influence …                                                
using fregula instead of rice, a robust fish stock and all fresh seafood 
or…                                                                                                                      
Roasted Shoulder of Sucking Pig                                                       
A traditional preparation reserved for special occasions & celebrations, tender, juicy and robust,                                    
made with Cannonau wine, accompanied by oven‐roasted rosemary new potatoes 
Cannonau, Sileno, Ferrucio Deiana, 2006
Scents of violets and crushed red berries, flavors of black plum intermingled with cocoa powder
Dolci, Digestivo e Caffe
Honey & Almond Semi Freddo with Seasonal Berries
Using Sardinian honey, complemented with toasted almonds and festive berries 
Mirto, Argiolas                                                                      
A distinctive aromatic dessert cordial made from Sardinian Myrtle