ANTINORI, Italy
Wednesday 13th May, 7:00pm for 7:30pm
with
Allegra Antinori – Marchesi Antinori.
Kenneth Culhane – Head Chef.
Barny Taylor – Managing Director.
We very much hope to welcome you to The Dysart Petersham for this special evening in partnership with Marchesi Antinori — one of Italy’s most historic and influential wine families. It is a privilege to host Allegra Antinori, who represents the 26th generation of her family and plays a leading role in the business today. Actively involved in both the commercial and creative direction of the estates, she is closely connected to the development and expression of Antinori wines across their Tuscan and Umbrian holdings, continuing a legacy that balances tradition with thoughtful innovation.
With a winemaking history spanning over six centuries, the Antinori family has played a defining role in shaping modern Italian wine, balancing deep-rooted tradition with a spirit of innovation. This evening offers a journey across some of their most significant estates, each wine expressing a distinct sense of place and style.
We begin with Tenuta Montenisa Cuvée Royale Franciacorta NV, a wine of precision and elegance, whose fine mousse and freshness provide a natural introduction. From the Tuscan coast, Vermentino di Bolgheri from Guado al Tasso 2024 captures a brighter, more aromatic expression, shaped by its proximity to the sea.
The wines then move into greater depth and structure with Cont’Ugo Merlot 2022, offering richness and suppleness, before arriving at Tignanello 2021 — a wine that remains emblematic of Antinori’s pioneering approach and a benchmark for modern Italian winemaking.
To conclude, Muffato della Sala 2023 from Castello della Sala provides a refined and balanced sweetness – the perfect way to finish!
Each wine has been carefully paired with a dish from our kitchen, with the intention of creating a sense of balance and continuity throughout the menu. We felt very lucky tasting all these wonderful wines in order to plan the dinner!
Barny and Ken
MENU AND WINES
Marchese Antinori, Tenuta Montenisa Cuvée Royale Franciacorta NV
CANAPES
Dorset crab cakes, preserved lemon, sesame seeds
Dulse and Nori seaweed, Celtic mustard, preserved lemon, sesame seeds
Lime, tangerine and elderflower jelly, Oscietra caviar, macadamia nuts, nettle
Lime, tangerine and elderflower jelly, Tonburi, macadamia nuta, nettle
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Vermentino di Bolgheri, Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2024
Wild sea bass carpaccio, English green asparagus, celery and walnut, Kampot pepper, Maltese sauce
English green and white asparagus, celery and walnut, Kampot pepper, Maltese sauce
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Cont’Ugo Merlot, Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2022
Confit duck raviolo, shallot and morels, wild blueberry jus tranché, pink peppercorn
Black truffle raviolo, shallot and morels, wild blueberry vegetable jus tranché, pink peppercorn
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Tignanello 2021
Aged beef rib eye, black cherry, shiso and fennel compote, confit garlic, pomme soufflé, bone marrow jus
Black olive roasted cauliflower, charred leeks, cherry, shiso and fennel compote, confit garlic
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Muffato della Sala, Castello della Sala 2023
Poached apricots, toasted pistachio and Baron Bigod cheese nougat glacé, violet flower ice cream
Poached apricots, toasted pistachio and vanilla Chantilly, violet flower ice cream
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PETITS FOURS
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£199.00 per person
By reservation
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Wines will be served in 125ml measures
Vegetarian menu in grey
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Allegra Antinori – Marchesi Antinori
Kenneth Culhane – Head Chef
Food Allergies and Intolerances: before you order your food and drinks please speak to our staff if you have an allergy and want to know about our ingredients
BOOKINGS
Please get in touch with Manager, Barny Taylor by email to:
enquiries@thedysartpetersham.co.uk
or call 020 8940 8005
