Lombardia; is an Industrial region and second in farming in Italy. The dishes created are from grand and rich products and indelible tradition presented by the farmers in the 15th century and the influence of the Austrians, Spanish and the French. Many dishes are colored with saffron because in the 14th century; gold was considered the remedy for most man’s ills. Salumi’, cheese, fruit, birds, frogs and lake fish are commonly cooked accompanied with fine wines overlooking the Po River or the district of Brescia or the Valtellina having a slight taste of strawberries.
Menu
Antipasto- “Insalata con pomodori e avocado con Aceto di Melagrana e Olio di Arancia” Mixed green salad with tomatoes/avocado topped with pomegranate vinegar/blood orange olive oil
Primo- ‘Risotto alla Milanese” Saffron Italian Rice
Secondo- “Ossobuco Milanese” Stewed Shin of Veal served on the Risotto
Dolce- “Crema al Mascarpone con Frutta Fresca” Cream Cheese with Sugar/Rum/Fresh Fruit
Wine varietals to enjoy with your meal
Whites
Spumanti methodo classico-(Franciacorta & Berlucchi), Cortese, Chardonnay and Moscato
Reds
Barbera, Pinot Nero, Buttafuoco, Bonarda and Sangue di Giuda