On the evening of May 14, Shanghai 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Restaurant successfully held an unforgettable wine dinner. Ms. Gaia Gaja, the owner of Gaja, joined hands with the restaurant owner and Michelin three-star chef Umberto Bombana to lead guests to travel around the most exquisite and unique part of the Italian taste world.
From left to right: Michelin three-star chef Umberto Bombana, Ms. Gaia Gaja, the head of Gaja winery, and Alan Yu, the executive chef of Shanghai 8 12 Otto E Mezzo Bomban a Restaurant After his great success in Hong Kong, Umberto Bombana, an Italian famous chef, joined hands with Alan Yu, a passionate and talented executive chef, to own his second 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA in the Bund Source, Shanghai, which marked his first move into the Chinese mainland market. Famous chef and founder Bombana, executive chef Alan Yu and Italian chef Silvio Armanni jointly selected ingredients from all over the world, which were blended into creative traditional Italian delicacies, together with more than 400 grape wine varieties exclusively selected by Italian general manager and wine sommelier Gian Luca Fusetto, and the exclusive cocktail recipe that wine mixing expert Dario Gentile was fascinated with, It has created another top taste bud luxury for Shanghai. Bombana, who has the reputation of "the king of Asian chefs" in the restaurant guide of The Miele Guide, will lead his elite team to bring the best Italian delicacies to Chinese diners. Covering an area of 450 square meters, facing the Huangpu River and the distant river of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the restaurant is the best place for you to enjoy yourself and gather for celebration with its excellent geographical location, elegant environment and unique internal structure.
Founded in 1859, Jiaya Winery has been owned and operated by four generations of the family. It is the most outstanding wine manufacturer that has won many awards in Piemonte. In order to celebrate the launch of the Chinese version of "San Lorenzo's Letter - Italy and His Wine", Ms. Gaia Gaja came to Shanghai to show the best wine in person. Taking this opportunity, the famous chef Umberto Bombana also came to Shanghai to let everyone experience the most unique and exquisite Italian flavor with his excellent food.
The following are the dishes and wines of this dinner:
Hokkaido scallop slices served with seasonal vegetable salad, black pearl caviar served with Gaja "Alteni di Brazil" Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Dishes: Hokkaido scallop slices with seasonal vegetable salad, black pearl caviar
(Hokkaido Scallops Carpaccio, spring vegetables salad, Oscietra caviar)
Wine matching: Jiaya Otterberse white wine 2006
(Gaja “Alteni di Brassica” Sauvignon Blanc 2006)
This unique white wine is the result of the courage and expertise of the Jiaya family. It is the only outstanding Sauvignon Blanc in the Piedmont Special Zone where the soil and water are not suitable for this variety. It is characterized by good acidity and rich flavor of spices, which perfectly complement the rich flavor of scallops and caviar.
Delicacies: Baked king crab with white asparagus foam
(King Crab Gratin white asparagus emulsion)
Wine matching: Jiaya Lange Mountain Rose Bass Chardonnay Legal Area Dry White Wine 2008
(Gaja “Gaia & Rey” DOC Chardonnay 2008)
This is a fine and complex Chardonnay. It has a refreshing taste and a soft and velvety texture, which complements the fresh taste of crab meat and the slightly bitter taste of asparagus.
As a surprise of the dinner, Ms. Jiaya also brought her own 1999 "Gaia&Rey"
Chardonnay, to provide guests with the opportunity to compare with the young 2008. "Gaia&Rey" is a white wine suitable for adults to drink. Guests are very happy about this surprise.
Delicacies: Italian style braised rice with green vegetables
(Risotto with fresh green vegetables)
Wine matching: Jiaya parish orchard Montalcino Bruno Reina guaranteed legal production area dry red wine
(Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino DOCG “Rennina” 2004)
In 1994, the Jiaya family acquired the first wine manor in Tuscany, Pieve Santa in Montalcino Town. This 40 acre vineyard named Rennina is planted with Brunello di Montalcino. The wine has medium body, good structure and strength, and is particularly suitable for matching with the silky texture of Parmesan cheese in Italian risotto.
Delicacies: homemade spaghetti with stewed mutton and boletus, and fresh rosemary
(Homemade Pappardelle lamb & porcini ragout, fresh rosemary)
Wine matching: dry red wine of Jiaya Barbaros legal production area 1999
(Gaja Barbaresco 1999)
Barbaresco is the famous grape of the Jiaya family, which is brewed from 100% Nabiolo grapes. 1999 is one of the best years for Jiaya since the 1990s, which is characterized by tannins, elegance and harmony. Shanghai 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Restaurant specially uses Michelin three-star chef Umberto Bombana's signature dish "homemade Italian wide noodles with stewed mutton, boletus, and fresh rosemary" to match it.
But beef fillet with goose liver, mashed potatoes and black truffle juice with La nghe "Sperss" 1999 Magnum Delicacies: beef fillet with goose liver, mashed potatoes and black truffle sauce
Tajima Beef Tenderloin “Rossini” black truffle sauce, whipped potato
Wine matching: Jiayasipos Dry Red Wine 1.5L
(Gaja Langhe “Sperss” 1999 Magnum)
Angelo Gaja has gained more brewing freedom by transforming this wine from DOCG level to DOC level to explore its personality and secrets. The result is a wonderful Barolo, whose tough structure and body make it comparable to black truffle, goose liver and beef tenderloin.
Grappa Ca 'Marcanda Magari Delicacies: Selected assorted homemade snacks
(Homemade Petit Fours Selection)
Wine matching: Jiaya Mange Fruit Residue Wine
(Gaja Grappa Ca’ Marcanda Magari)
This fruit residue brandy is the result of high level research of Jiaya. Unlike ordinary fruit residue wine, which uses grape residue as raw material, it comes from a complete independent production line of Jiaya family. It is brewed with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and stored in 1000 liter barrels with caramel, so it has a noble and round taste.
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