Italian Food & Wine -Tasters Guild- Feb. 8

Event: An Evening of Italian Food & Wine at Casa Bella Italian Restaurant in Aiken. Nestled in the heart of downtown Aiken, Casa Bella Italian Restaurant is a hidden gem.

Step behind the red brick wall and up the old southern porch stairs into the warm, inviting space where aromas of classic Italian cuisine envelop you. For the past three years, proprietors Joe & Arlene have been providing exceptional Italian dishes which are prepared with love, by Joe. All dishes are accompanied by warm ambiance and most excellent service. Melanie Kumrow & Venetia Northrup along with some eager Wine World assistants, have selected the following menu and wines for your enjoyment.

Where: Casa Bella Italian Restaurant
120 Chesterfield St SW, Aiken, SC
When: Monday, February 8, 2010, 7:30 pm

The Courses and Pairings:

Antipasto
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, capicola, salami, provolone, tomato, olives, roasted peppers, onion, pepperoncini served with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Wine pairing: Colli Trevagni Prosecco

Jumbo Sea Scallops
Seared sea scallops served over a creamy risotto
Wine pairing: Terradora Falanghina

Veal Marsala
Veal sautéed with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce served over angel hair pasta
Wine pairing:Resonata Nero d’ Avola

Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant rolled & stuffed with spinach & proscuitto
baked with marinara and mozzarella
Wine pairings: Capestrano Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo and Allegrini Palazzo della Torre

Tiramisu
A decadent Italian layered dessert. One of the best we’ve ever had!
Wine pairing: Banfi Rosa Regale

Here are the wines to be presented:

Moillard Côtes du Rhone Les Violettes Blanc 2007
Winery: Moillard
Year: 2007