Nel Centro

11/12/2014

So I guess I knew while I was driving down to Portland from Seattle last Saturday that the next few days where going to be quite intense, with my first big wine dinner planned at Nel Centro already for that Tuesday and my "hanging out" with them after that starting the day after, but never would I have thought that I was not going to have the time to write about it till a week later!
These have been the most intense and energizing days ever! To be back in my chef's coat has been incredible. To be able to work side by side with amazing chefs like Cara Powell and Matthew Bemis has been inspiring. To be able to put all my skills at work for Petroio in such a beautiful place as Nel Centro a privilege.
The dinner went wonderfully with a group of fantastic guests mixed between old Petroio aficionados and new fans. My pear and gorgonzola risotto paired beautifully with the 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva, and the 2005 and 2006 Riserva Magnums where just treats! A little sneaked in Vinsanto to finish off the dinner and the big event was over before I could really understand what incredible event was accruing around me. Just a huge, indelible smile for all the days to come..
Enjoy some of the shots we were able to take of the dishes, the staff and breath the wonderful atmosphere that was created...

2 Comments

pamela

11/12/2014 06:49:26 pm

thank you fr sharing and for being the incredible Diana that you are
we are all cheering you on here at Petroio and we Miss you!

Gian Luigi

11/14/2014 04:50:23 pm

"ALL WELL" from Fort Petroio. General Pamela and Scout Maribò are patrolling the bushes all around the Borgo. Surgeon General Gian Luigi takes care of the wounds ( few) and of the drinks (quite a few) and of the supplies. " GO ON YOUR TRIP, MY GREAT CHEF LITTLE MULLET".

Diana

From the time that I took over managing the Family Wine Estate, I have literally and physically moved to Petroio in order to follow carefully and passionately, first hand, hands on, all the multiple phases of the business. I grew up in Rome and in 2008 had literally no idea what was in store for me.
I learned to know the plants that provide us with our Chianti Classico. Obviously I had no clue how to execute a pumping over or how to make a blend, but I learned that as well. I have immersed myself in every phase of the business, both productively and commercially, learning from my mistakes and from the experience and know-how of those around me.
Thus I’ll tell my story, my “Days at Petroio” in this blog; every day different, every day stimulating. I’ll share the beauty of these places that are my daily home in the photos.
I’ll tell about life in the country, the many encounters that the world of wine allows one to make and enjoy, my activity as the regional (Tuscan) delegate in the group of Women in Wine and my fast growing interest and work with the young people in ANGA (National Association of Young Agriculturists).

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