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MAX A MIA Presents an Italian Winemaker DINNER

Featuring Tenuta Il Poggione, located in Montalcino, Tuscany

Special Guest Speaker for the evening

Alessandro Bindocci, Winemaker

As one of the founding members of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium, Tenuta Il Poggione has built a reputation for making outstanding wines in a very classic style in Southern Montalcino for well over a century. Today, Il Poggione is a massive, environmentally-interlocked agricultural estate producing world-class wines, as well as olive oil, grains and other farm products. Wine, though, is definitely the focus, and much of the success of this estate is due to the commitment to older vines and sustainable winemaking practices – today lead by winemaker Alessandro Bindocci.

We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Bindocci and pair these fantastic wines with the cuisine of Max a Mia and Chef Stephen Lundgren

Tuesday January 21, 2020

Seating at 6:30pm

C1

Il Poggione, Rosato di Toscana Brancato, 2018

House made Ricotta, Local Honey,

Fococcia Crisps

C2

Il Poggione, Toscana Rosso, 2017

Monkfish “Porchetta”

Fennel and Herb Stuffed Monkfish Wrapped in Prosciutto

Saffron Risotto, Tomato Artichoke Relish, Saba

C3

Il Poggione, Rosso di Montalcino, 2017

Wild Boar Agnolotti

Braised Wild Boar, Seacoast Mushroom Ragu,

Truffled Pecorino, Crispy Sage

C4

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino, 2014

Wood Oven Roasted Quail

Cranberry Walnut Stuffing, Roasted Root Vegetables,

Fried Shallots, Pan Jus

Dolce

Pistachio Gelato

Biscotti

$69 Per Person

(Not Including Tax or Gratuity)

Please Call Max A Mia For Reservations

(860) 677-6299

70 E Main St. | Avon | 06001

Max’s Oyster Bar is presents our first event of 2020, featuring Wines from Cline Cellars of California and Olianas of Sardinia, Italy

With Guest Speaker Doug D’Auria of Cline Cellars

Friday January 17th || 12:45 arrival | 1:00pm lunch

Cline Family Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma, California, built on a passion for winemaking and rooted in respect for the land. Fred Cline started Cline Family Cellars in 1982 in Oakley, California, making his first vintages from original plantings of Mourvedre, Zinfandel, and Carignane, some of which dated back to the 1880’s.

In 1989, Fred purchased a 350-acre horse farm in Carneros and moved the winery to Sonoma County. As one of the original Rhone Rangers, he began planting varietals that included a number of vineyards dedicated to Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Since those first plantings, Fred and his wife Nancy have continued to expand their love of wine and native grapes by partnering with wineries across the globe, such as Olianas from Sardinia. A fully bio-sustainable winery, the Olianas wines are   traditionally produced from native grapes in Sardinia, and are farmed completely Bio-integrated.

Cuisine prepared by Chef Bob Peterson, this menu is perfect for the season at hand.

Arrival

Baked Salt Pond Oysters

Lemon-Parmesan Crumble | Fresh Oregano | Cherry Peppers

Olianas Vermentino, 2018 (Sardinia)

1st

Chilled Poached Salmon

Urban Valley Farm Field Greens | Butternut Squash | Gala Apples

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds | Charred Onion Vinaigrette

Cline Cellars Farmhouse White, 2018 (California)

2^nd

Spice Crusted Ahi Tuna

Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi | Grilled Fennel & Peppers

Bagna Cauda

Olianas Cannonau (Sardinia)

3^rd

Braised Beef Short Rib

Truffle Polenta | Tuscan Farm Greens | Zinfandel-Black Pepper Jus

Horseradish Crust

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel, 2018 (Contra Costa County)

Something Sweet

Nutella-Chocolate Tart

Chocolate Meringue | Raspberry Sauce

$49.00 per person

(not including tax or gratuity)

Please call Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford for reservations

860-236-6299