A Tuscan Treat

(10/27/2012)

In keeping with its reputation as the host of a long series of premier culinary events, The St. Regis Bali have announced a night in which “Super Tuscan” wines will take center stage on Saturday, November 10, 2012.

Hosted by the owner and producer of the Tenuta San Guido Winery, Sebastiano Rosa and the St. Regis’ Chief Sommelier Harald Wiesmann, the memorable evening of outstanding Tuscany wines carefully paired with outstanding cuisines starts at 7:00 pm with cocktails, champagne and canapés at Kayuputi Champagne Bar.

Sassicaia Estate

Tenuta San Guido produces three wines from their estate in Bolgheri: Le Difese, Guidalberto and the iconic Sassicaia.

The Sassicaia estate in Bolgheri, coastal Tuscany, has been owned by the Gheradesca family since 1800. The magnificent avenue of Cypress trees, which lines the road for over three miles from San Guido up the hill to Bolgheri, was planted by Guidalberto Della Gheradesca at the beginning of the 119th century. Those trees now form an iconic landmark of the area, protected under law,

The first vineyard was planted on the estate in the early 1940’s using French grafts of Cabernet Sauvignon purchased from Château Lafite near Castiglioncello. The site was selected because of its perfect microclimate and the shelter from the sea breezes provided by the castle. The vineyard carries the name of the castle, a tradition honored at other vineyards at the estate adopting the names of nearby farmhouses or landmarks.

Tenuta San Guido’s Sassicaia and the vineyards of the island of Sardinia merged ten years ago to form Agricola Punica, bringing together Super-Tuscan sensibility and Sardegnian flair. Some of these new wines have been awarded 3 Bicchieri (equivalent to 95 points in the Wine Spectator) in the prestigious Italian wine book, Gamberro Rosso.

Outstanding Cuisine

The St. Regis’ Executive Sous Chef and Kayuputi’s Chef De Cuisine Agung Gede will present a 6-course degustation menu at the Mezzanine Level of Kayuputi at 07.30 pm. A refined dinner will be paired with 6 handcrafted boutique red wines from the Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri and Sardinia area in Italy.

Dinner including wines is priced at Rp. 1.400.000 net per person (US$146)