Montevina at 40 years

Montevina, Terra d’ Oro and Taste Restaurant

present

A 40th Anniversary of wine making in Amador

Barbera 1980 to 2012

A retrospective with Darrell Corti

June 12, 2014

This was a wonderful opportunity to taste a series of Barbera vintages from Montevina and Terra d'Oro in celebration of 40 years of winemaking in Amador county. You can see the menu, view the courses, and hear Darrell Corti speak below.

Menu

Reception

2012 Terra 'd Oro Barbera

English pea, thyme, leek bruschetta

Antipasti crostini

Dinner

1980 and 1990 Montevina Barbera

Roasted Beets

sage, tat soi, hazelnut

1993, 1997, 1999 Terra d’ Oro Barbera

Duck Rilette

local cherries – dried, fresh, tangy

1998 Montevina and Terra d’ Oro Barbera

Lamb Meatball local white polenta, tomato, cumin

2003 Montevina and Terra d’ Oro Barbera

Braised Goat

mushroom, black truffle, mirepiox gateau

2007 Montevina and Terra d’ Oro Barbera

Local Strawberry crystalized fennel, honey, goat cheese

2013 Terra d’ Oro Moscato

Poached Apricots local almond biscotti

Darrell's retrospective