Saturday, June 13 – 5:30 p.m. – Pollenzo – 333rd CHAPTER OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
Program
5.00 pm Tour of the Wine Bank (optional, booking required)
5.30 pm Inside courtyard: display by the Flag-throwers and Musicians of Alba
Registration for accreditation
6.00 pm Sala Rossa
Meeting of the Ruling Council with the Knights, Authorities and guests
Introduction by the Grand Master
6.15 pm – Paolo Tibaldi: “Vite di Langa e Roero”, presentation of the book by Carlo Petrini and Paolo Tibaldi
Federico Piemonte: The Pollenzo system, from the Agency to the Wine Bank
6.45 pm Investiture of Postulants to Knights
7.30 pm Welcome aperitif
8.00 pm Dinner of the 333rd Chapter of the Summer Solstice
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Menu
APERITIFS
Alta Langa DOCG Riserva Pas Dosè 2017 Blanc de Noir 65 mesi – Ettore Germano
Poached egg with cream of potato, peas and Parmesan fondue, crisp bread crumble
Langhe DOC Riesling l’Alman 2022 – Abbona Annamaria Az.Agr.
Meat-free hand-pinched pasta pockets with aromatic butter and sage
Langhe DOC Montelupa bianco 2023 –Ascheri Giacomo Cantine
Baked fillet of rainbow trout with vegetables
Langhe DOC Rosato Monsù 2024 – Negro Giuseppe
Fiordilatte ice-cream made on the spot with Piedmontese white cow’s milk
Moscato d’Asti DOCG Scrapona 2024 – Marenco Casa Vinicola
Coffee and sweet delicacies
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The wines accompanying the appetizers and dishes have been picked from among the Winners of the 50th Selection chosen by the Order’s Tasting Panel.
