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La Locanda welcomed acclaimed, reputable wine producer Baglio di Pianetto from Palermo, Italy – who has achieved a perfect balance between tradition and innovation in wine making since 1997.
In attendance, Dario Rinaldi from the Baglio Di Pianetto Estates in Sicily chose a fabulous selection of their signature wines to be paired with a stunning six-course dinner, carefully crafted by Lancashire Taste Ambassador and La Locanda Chef Patron Maurizio.
A culinary journey of traditional Sicilian flavours
Dario introduced the exquisite wines to accompany each course, offering guests the opportunity to learn more about the wines’ individual qualities and provenance. With La Locanda owner Cinzia presenting the history of each dish and the heritage of the ingredients.
During the lively evening, guests were taken on a culinary journey. A menu featuring the rich tapestry of flavours that Sicilian cuisine has to offer – each dish paired with an award-winning wine from Baglio Di Pianetto:
Stuzzichini: Traditional Ragusano bread served with sea salt from Trapani and extra virgin olive oil Baroni
Aperitivo: Arancini di mare (fried arancini filled with seafood), Pane e panelle (a Palermo tradition of chickpea fritter served in a panino & drizzled with lemon juice), Polipo in umido con patate (stew of octopus with potatoes)
Accompanied with Fuscha’ Rose’ Terre Siciliane IGT
Primi Piatti: Ravioli di cernia con pesto di pistacchi e scampi (Maurizio’s hand-crafted ravioli filled with grouper fish, served with pistachios pesto & scampi)
Accompanied with Viafrancia Bianco Sicilia DOC Riserva 2020
Secondi Piatti: Braciola alla Messinese con misticanza (skewers of beef in breadcrumb & herbs, filled with Caciocavallo cheese on fresh baby leaf salad)
Accompanied with Viafrancia Rosso Sicilia DOC Riserva 2017
Dolci: Cassata Siciliania (traditional cake – green almond paste, filled with sweet sheep ricotta, served with chocolate ice cream & Modica chocolate dust)
Accompanied with Ra’Is Terre Siciliane IGT
Fine Pasto: Dolcetti alle mandorle e caffe’ (traditional Sicilian almond biscuits with Italian coffee)
A perfect marriage of delicious food and fine wine!
Guest and La Locanda regular diner Mary said “What a very special evening with fine Sicilian wines carefully chosen to compliment Maurizio’s fabulous food. The octopus and potato stew was the highlight for us. Each course was beautifully presented which all contributed to a wonderful evening. We were made to feel so welcome and really enjoyed hearing about the different wines. Cinzia was the perfect hostess explaining the origins of each dish and spending time with everyone. What a great night in La Locanda; a little glimpse of Italy in the Ribble Valley.”
Local guest and diner Heather from Gisburn said “We had the most wonderful experience at the Sicilian Dinner and Wine Tasting event. The 5-course menu was outstanding, with an array of dishes prepared and cooked by Chef Maurizio. The accompanying wines were sublime and the vineyard’s history along with detailed information about each wine made the whole experience perfect.”
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Serata Siciliana Wine Tasting Returns
Wednesday, May 10th 2023
We are thrilled to announce that La Locanda will be hosting another Serata Siciliana Wine Tasting event on Wednesday, May 10th. After the huge success of our previous wine tasting dinners, we are excited to be once again featuring acclaimed producer from Italy, Baglio di Pianetto from Palermo, who has achieved a perfect balance between tradition and innovation in wine making since 1997.
For this event, we are honoured to be welcoming Dario Rinaldi from the Baglio Di Pianetto Estates in Sicily who will be presenting this evening celebrating the wine and food from the region. Dario will be flying in for one night only to share his knowledge and passion with our guests.
A Culinary Journey of Traditional Sicilian Flavours
Chef Maurizio will be preparing a six-course fine dining menu, carefully crafted to complement the award-winning wines from Baglio Di Pianetto. Each dish will feature traditional ingredients native to Sicily, which have been produced there and inspired cooking for generations. Our guests will be taken on a culinary journey, discovering the rich tapestry of flavours that Sicilian cuisine has to offer.
As hosts for the evening, Dario will introduce each wine that will accompany each course, detailing the qualities and provenance. Cinzia will introduce the courses and explain the story behind the dishes and the heritage of the ingredients. The atmosphere will be relaxed and vibrant, allowing guests to sample the food and wine on offer and discuss the finer points of the dinner with Dario and Cinzia, who will be available to answer any questions.
We are excited to showcase the unique flavours and ingredients of Sicily and share them with our guests at La Locanda. This event promises to be a delightful evening of fine dining, award-winning wines, and cultural immersion. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the best of Sicilian cuisine and wine. Book your tickets now to secure your spot for a night to remember on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023.
