Celebrating Spain at Virtu

If you are looking for a vacation for your palate, take a trip to Spain by going no further than Scottsdale. This is an opportunity to treat yourself to a culinary experience that will satisfy your craving for great food, out of this world wine and more! Virtu is going to take you on a culinary adventure as they celebrate Spain!!

Chef Gio Osso will be bringing in two masters for this incredible evening. The first will be Master Sommelier, George Miliotes, who will be pairing each course with some outstanding wines. The second is Master Carver of Jamon Iberico de Bellota, Saul Sola.

This event is happening on Monday November 4th starting at 6pm. Seats are limited and you can call to make your reservation today (480) 946-3477 or go online and reserve a table http://www.virtuscottsdale.com. This is an event not to be missed!

The event will start promptly at 6pm with a reception of Spanish cheeses and charcuterie featuring Iberico Master Saul Sola carving 3 year Jamon Iberico de Bellota.

The dinner will then start at 7pm with 6 courses prepared by Chef Gio Osso and wine featuring, Jose Ordonez selections, with Master Sommelier George Miliotes.

The menu is listed below:

Celebration of Spain

Course 1

Pulpo Galician style, pimenton burnt orange agridulce, olive oil potatoes, padron pepper

Bodegas La Cana, D.O. Rias Baixas

Course 2

Bacalao a la Riojana, cod, spiced piquillo tomato salsa, chorizo, saffron potato

Muga Rosado, DOC

Course 3

Grilled lamb chops, blueberry hazelnut gremolata, spiced fava, morcilla crumble

Bodegas Sierra Salinas Mo Monastrell

Course 4

Espresso rubbed pork cheeks, peppered black cherry demi, camerano potato croqueta

Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja DOC

Course 5

Cinnamon smoked short rib, dark cacao cassis demi, mermelada garbanzo

Bodegas Ordonez, Toro Vatan Tinta de Toro D.O.

Dessert

Toasted olive oil cake, raisins, andazul blue cheese, marcona, cane honey

Jose Ordonez & Co, No 1 Seleccion Especial, Malaga Spain