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Dinner Day 1

To say we had a memorable night barely touches upon the surreal dining experience we had.  We arrived to Villa Delfini in a windy rainstorm, but the fact that it was pouring and lightening throughout the evening made the evening even more special.  We were greeted by the 3 Delifini sisters with an antipasti spread and Vino Spumante Brut, made of 100% chardonnay.  We were told it is made in the using the same method as champagne.  The Delfini's host many weddings at their cantina and I can't imagine a more perfect spot.  The three sisters each play a role in the affair. 

We were led to a vast hall with a long banquet table set for 22.  You could tell by the energy at the table and the echoing laughter on the stonewalls that our group is growing closer by the minute.  There is never a lapse in conversation.  The sisters originally planned we would have a traditional 4-course Italian meal.  Mid risotto, one of our guests asked how many courses there would be to try to plan ahead for her wine and food intake.  I think Gratziella thought she was asking if we could have more courses, because she rushed to the kitchen to persuade her sister to add tagliatelle with pesto.  We were overwhelmed with their hospitality and generosity.  Check out our La Morra Facebook page for some of the pictures of the food we enjoyed.  As for the wine, the sisters are looking for an American importer and I am hoping one of ours will step in (hint, hint)!  Their wine is so well made and incredible.  We had a dolcetto/barbera blend, a dolcetto, a barbera and then we finished with one of the wines they are most know for (and my personal favorite), the Sacroe pro Fano from Monferrato.  A blend of Merlot and Cabernet. 

With the lights flickering, the lightening through the windows of the stonewall and the over the top food, we were completely in heaven.  Grazie mille to the Delfini Famiglia!

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