We are delighted to be welcoming Fred Pizzini and Tim Meisinger of Pizzini Wines to Snout in the Trough this month.

The Pizzini Degustation dinner will take place on Friday, June 29. Please arrive from 6.30pm, with the first of five courses starting at 7pm.

The evening will be hosted by Fred Pizzini and Tim Meisinger of Pizzini Wines and will feature information about the history of Pizzini Wines. Each wine will be discussed at each course, and guests will receive the opportunity to taste some earlier very special vintages. Guests can also sign up for the Pizzini wine club and have the opportunity to purchase wines at special prices for one night only.

Tickets are $125 for 5 courses with 5 matching wines. Pre-payment with your booking is essential on 5593 3303. Don’t miss out.

PIZZINI DEGUSTATION MENU

FIRST

Golden crumbed smoked trout croquettes, pecorino and dill.

Pizzini Wine: 2017 Riesling

SECOND

Rabbit rillettes, cornichons, toasted ciabatta.

Pizzini Wine: 2017 Verduzzo

THIRD

Pasta con le sarde – A Sicilian specialty! Spaghetti and fresh sardines tossed with fennel, pine nuts, raisins and infused with saffron. Topped with golden roasted breadcrumbs.

Pizzini Wine: 2016 Nonna Gisella

FOURTH

Tradditional duck cassoulet – confit duck, pork sausage, speck, cannellini beans, crusted parmesan breadcrumb topping.

Pizzini Wine: 2016 Il Barone Caberne

FIFTH

Poached beurre bosc pear in red wine, caramel sauce, crumbled shortbread.

Pizzini Wine: 2017 Picolit