Racconti dalla cantina - Tales from the wine cellar

This new event consists of an enogastrocultural dinner hold at Favola Italian Restaurant at the Le Meridien Hotel, addressed to the Italian culture lovers.
Intended to be a monthly happening showcasing the best delicacies from different regions in Italy, Racconti della Cantina first appointment is on Sept. 19^th, highlighting Campania Region`s specialties.

Guests will de delighted by the striking combination of wine and food of Campania, exquisitely accompanied by poetry and antiques tales reading sessions, to achieve a perfect blending of Italian flavors and culture.
To be note, the lecture of the remarkable poem "A Livella" (The Level), symbol of the city of Naples, and actually composed by Toto`, the most famous Italian actor born in Naples.

The dinner will be composed of six courses, paired by six of the finest Campania wines, and home made after-dinner liqueurs.
The participation cost is RMB 680/net per person.
All CICC Members confirming their reservation by Sept. 18^th will be granted a 10% discount on the net rate.

Event Details:
Date:                Sept. 19^th, 2008
Time:                7.00pm
Location:           Favola Italian Restaurant, Level 8
                        Hotel Le Meridien, 789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai

Detailed programme:

7:00 pm - Event opening and introduction by Mr Ermanno Lelli, Restaurant Manager and Organizer.

7:30 pm - Appetizers and 1^st wine
Verudure marinate alla "Scapece"
Grilled marinated vegetables with garlic, mint, vinegar and olive oil
Greco di Tufo, Feudi di San Gregorio DOC 2006
        - History of Campania and Naples from the Greek times till today
        - Introduction to the first served wine, and meal

8:00 pm - Pasta courses and 2^nd wine
"Perciatielli", Bucatini con zucchini, pecorino e pepe nero
Bucatini pasta with zucchini, pecorino cheese and ground black pepper
Falanghina, Feudi di San Gregorio DOC 2006
       - Literature, music and arts in Campania and Napoli area
       - The Kingdom of Naples  and the Renaissance
       - Introduction to the second served wine, and meal

8:30 pm - Pasta courses and 3^rd wine

Pasta e fagioli con le cozze di Castellammare
Pasta and beans soup with mussels
Trigaio Beneventano, Feudi di San Gregorio IGT 2006
        - Celebrities of the region: Eduardo De Filippo, Antonio De Curtis,
        Massimo Troisi
        - Introduction to the third wine served, and meal
9:00 pm - Seafood and 4^th wine
Polipetti affogati alla Napoletana
Baby octopus stew with garlic, tomato and parsley
Rubrato Aglianico, Feudi di San Gregorio IGT 2005
        - Reading of "A livella" by Antonio De Curtis
        - Introduction to the fourth wine, and meal
9:30 pm - Meats and 5^th wine
Pollo alla Vesuviana, con peperoni, fiori di cappero e olive
Chicken supreme with capsicum, capers flower, olives
Taurasi , Feudi di San Gregorio DOCG 2003
        - Legends and stories from Naples 
        - Introduction to the fifth wine, and meal
10:00 pm - Dessert and after-dinner
La Pastiera napoletana
Sweet pastry filled with ricotta cheese cream and candied fruits
Nocino - The real classic Neapolitan after dinner made with walnuts and herbs.

For more information and for reservations, please contact Mr Ermanno Lelli, by written e-mail at ermanno.lelli@lemeridien.com, or by phone at 021.33189999*7778.