Un Viaggio attraverso La Campagna

In the fourth Italian dinner, we explore the region of La Campagna.



We start with glasses of 2006 Vesevo Fiano di Avellino DOCG and these


Supli - rice balls filled with peas and mint


First Course:


Pizza Napoletana
tomato, mozzarella and basil
To drink: 2007 Villa Matilde Falanghina di Roccamonfina IGT

While you couldn't fault the topping, the base was just too thick.

Second Course:


Polipo alla Luciana
braised octopus with olive oil, tomato and chilli
To drink: 2006 Vesevo Greco di Tufo DOCG

Third Course:


Ziti Ripini
large canneloni filled with pork, salami, egg and caciocavallo cheese
To drink: 2006 Villa Matilde Aglianico IGT

Dessert:


Zeppole di San Giuseppe
potato doughnuts with a chocolate dipping sauce
To drink: Liquore Strego over ice

Forget Churros, these are the future!

The details:

Church St. Enoteca
527 Church Street, Richmond

Phone: 9428 7898

Restaurant Open:
Lunch: Monday-Friday 12-3pm
Dinner: Monday-Saturday 6pm to late

Web:
www.churchstenoteca.com.au