PALAZZO DE' ROSSI
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18th, 2010
The banquet has a limited number of seats and the assignment will be done accordingly to first-arrived first-served.
Located at about 30 Km from Bologna, Palazzo de' Rossi is easily reachable and offers an ideal location for gala dinner. The prestigious, welcoming and magical atmosphere recreates that of a 1500's court.
Bartolomeo de' Rossi was very careful when choosing the location where his sumptuous abode would be built. Here, ladies, pages and knights were to pass many a pleasurable hours relaxing and enjoying the wonderful country life, far from the suffocation of war.
The perfect location was in the valley just beyond the walls of Bologna by the banks of the river Reno. Rich arable land at the foot of the Apennine Mountains and the steep chalky slopes so often depicted by Bolognese artists formed the perfect backdrop. The castle was built on two levels allowing one area to be bathed in light and the other more shaded and cools. The small distance from the Reno canal ensured a plentiful water supply for both the castle and the village that grew up near by.
The castle and the village were selfsufficient and had everything they needed: Plentiful harvests, fisheries, mills, stables, barns, fruit trees and sawmills. The inhabitants worked the land and did everything possible to ensure its upkeep. Their houses were small shops that still today surround the piazza overlooked by the castle and the Colombia tower. With its richly coloured flag stoned floors, the sail shaped vaults and gracious courtyard it is impossible not to be impressed by this castle that is such a part of the surrounding nature.
We are transported far away into the past by the magical atmosphere of the place evoked by the courtyards,
airy lodges, and large windows overlooking the countryside and landscape gardens. From then on the Fortified Castle became the Palazzo de' Rossi which has been passed down through the generations to this day.
Menu
Appetizers
aperitivi analcolici e leggermente alcolici a base di frutta
succhi di arancio e pompelmo
prosciutto in morsa
dadaloni di mortadella in pagnotta
vol-au-vent
salmone affumicato con crostini
sottaceti
grana in forma da scagliare
fritto misto all’italiana
piccole crescentine e tigelline
cannoncini di bresaola e caprino
martinelle alla mousse di tonno e rughette
endivia al fil di fumo
bruschettine in caprese
angolo dei pecorini con miele e mostarda
Dinner
Tortelloni alle erbette alla Vecchia Modena
Maccheroncini al petto d’anatra
Porcellino arrosto caramellato alla fiamma
Controfiletto di manzo alla Poirot
Tocchetti di patate
Dessert
Vini bianchi e rossi
Caffe’ espresso e digestivo
Location
Coming from the North and from Bologna, take the Casalecchio di Reno exit, take the Porrettana route 64 for 5 km. After Pontecchio Marconi, turn into Via Vizzano on the left where you will see signs for Palazzo de' Rossi.
Coming from Florence on the A1, take the Sasso Marconi exit, follow the Porrettana route 64 for 5km until a turnoff on the right sign posted for Palazzo de'Rossi (Via del Chiù).
Website: http://www.palazzoderossi.it
