Leopoldo and Francesca Papi of Tenuta Pakravan-Papi in Tuscany, Italy, were in town (Washington DC) - with Roberto Donofrio (Impero Wine) - and we were able to catch them at a winemaker dinner at Osteria da Nino in Shirlington, Virginia.
Standing on the historical land of 1745, the Pakravan-Papi Winery is located at the base of charming hills surrounding the coastal plains of Northern Maremma, Tuscany. Enclosed by aromatic shrubs, such as juniper, arbutus, gorse, and Mediterranean oak, the vineyards are stretched all over the Bolgheri area. Under certified Toscana IGT labels, today, the estate produces single varietal red and white wines of the highest quality.
For Amineh Pakravan, an Iranian married to a Tuscan-origin husband, Enzo Papi, it was a challenge to restore the ancient winemaking traditions of the territory. But she was quite determined about the vocation. In 2000, she successfully revived the vineyards with innovative techniques, combined with conventional methods, and immediately after that, established the winery. Built with old-style churches, the design of the Pakravan-Papi Winery represents the Tuscan countryside.
The micro-climate dominated by the sunshine, the Mediterranean’s breeze, and fresh terroirs enriched with minerals and well-exposed slopes are perfect for cultivating high-end grapes. Here, Amineh grows top-class Bordeaux varieties, such as Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malvasia Toscana, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Respecting the land, the grapes are handpicked and assembled carefully after a passage in wooden oak barrels.
Dinner
Welcome Wine
Pakravan -Papi Chardonnay “Serra de’ Cocci 2021(Chardonnay 100%)
1st Course : Gamberoni alla griglia con sapori di “Cacciucco”
Grilled Shrimp, sauce with the flavors of Cacciucco, crostini
Pakravan -Papi Ribellante 2019 (34% Riesling 33% Chardonnay 33% Malvasia)
2nd Course : Pappardelle con Coniglio
Wide ribbon pasta with roasted rabbit, olives, capers, pomodorini, pecorino Toscano
Pakravan -Papi Prunicce 2020 (60% Sangiovese Piccolo 40% Cab Sauvignon & Franc)
3rd Course: Porchetta
Slow roasted Pork, with fennel, rosemary, garlic, cannellini bean puree, salsa verde
Pakravan -Papi Cancellaia 2018 (60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Cabernet Franc)
Pakravan -Papi 2015 Gabbriccio (100% Sangiovese)
4th Course: Chocolate/Almond Semifreddo
Cantucci crumble
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