The harmony between wine and food

Duration

3 hours
Start: 10:30 a.m.
Other time slots available upon request
Where

Meeting point at the Enoteca Alimentare, Cantina alla Maggia
Special

Changes to the menu are not possible, except in case of allergies or intolerances.
Bookings, cancellations and changes to the number of participants are possible up to 7 days in advance.
Price

CHF 180 per person
Minimum 8 – maximum 15 participants
Evening event supplement: CHF 800

Wine and gastronomy enthusiasts should not miss this experience: a tasting of wines from Cantina alla Maggia paired with six courses featuring products from Terreni alla Maggia

A tasting designed to highlight the wines of Cantina alla Maggia, paired with small dishes based on the products of our agricultural identity, Terreni alla Maggia. Carefully selected, genuine ingredients come together in a journey that enhances the harmony between food and wine.

The result is an experience featuring 6 wines from Cantina alla Maggia, thoughtfully paired with 6 courses that reflect the territory and the seasonality of its products.

The experience begins with a guided visit to the fields and vineyards and concludes with a tasting of our whisky, accompanied by milk chocolate with salted caramel from Chocolat Stella.

The pairings

La Pernice Rosato, Merlot Ticino DOC

Artisanal long-fermentation focaccia with Ticino flour, sautéed spinach, sheep’s milk Busciòn cheese and fresh sprouts

Kerner, Ticino DOC

Loto rice salad from Terreni alla Maggia with saffron, peas, mixed vegetable brunoise, Terreni alla Maggia yuzu vinegar mayonnaise, seared scallop

Il Castagneto, Chardonnay Ticino DOC

Pallotte cacio e ova with tomato and basil sauce, black corn crisp from Terreni alla Maggia

Barbarossa, Merlot Ticino DOC Riserva

Beef tartare Albese style, Terreni alla Maggia whisky mustard, five pepper selection from Castello del Sole, 24-month aged Sbrinz, hazelnut crumble and breadsticks from Ascona

Il Querceto Riserva, Merlot Ticino DOC Riserva

Grilled red polenta from Terreni alla Maggia with thyme, mixed mushroom brunoise, porcini reduction and edible flower

Ascona Riserva, Merlot Ticino DOC Riserva

Slow-cooked pork cheek with its reduced sauce, white polenta from Terreni alla Maggia

Single Malt Whisky 12 years

Milk chocolate with salted caramel

Please note that some wines and ingredients may vary depending on availability and seasonality.

“This tasting is a tribute to the passion that has guided us since 1946 in the production of our wines, in harmony with the products of our agricultural identity, expressed through Terreni alla Maggia."

Antonio Pischedda, Sommelier and Head of Enoteca Alimentare

Accompanied by our expert sommeliers, you will discover the art of pairing wines with carefully selected ingredients. Throughout the experience, each glass reveals its aromatic nuances and harmonises with the flavours of the dishes, creating a refined balance between taste and terroir.

A journey that goes beyond simple tasting, transforming every sip and every bite into an authentic and engaging experience, designed for lovers of fine food and great wine.