Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas Wine Dinner
Portuguese Wine Dinner
Shallots
6 Raffles Boulevard #02-101 Marina Square
9 July 2015
Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas Wine Dinner
This winery is one of the main wine companies from Alentejo, the Cork Land. Managing 350 hectares of vineyards and producing 3 million bottles per year. It is exporting to over 30 countries worldwide, including Singapore (represented by Millie's Enterprise).
It's a great pairing evening for wines from Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas!
Shallots presented the following menu to pair with the wines
Marinated Squid with Ciconia Branco 2013
Oven Shocked Cremini Mushroom with Ciconia Tinto 2012
Slow Braised Duroc (Serrano) Pork Cheek with Ciconia Red Reserva 2012
Seared Kangarro Loin Fillet with Aya Intense 2011
Manjari Dark Chocolate Mousse with Herdade Sao Miguel Colheita Tardia 2011 (Sweet Red)
About Paulo Peças
Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas' winemaker Paulo Peças was present. Paulo also participated in the Singapore Grand Tasting for Portuguese wines earlier in the afternoon at The Westin.
Paulo begun working in Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas in 2006. Graduated in Food Engineering in Beja, Paulo had achieved some experience in Italy and in some renamed wineries in Alentejo, Portugal.
Paulo with the Millie's Team!
Paulo, Patrick (Group CEO) and the all the fabulous Chefs!
The event was huge success - geat wines paired with great food! A real eye-opener for many - at least we can say we have really tasted kangaroo meat, paired with great wines!
Photographs contributed by Ann Kwan (Vinicole Asia)