Boteco is a convivial dining venue where owners Marcus &
Alessandra Fortunato have fashioned a lovely and inviting space to sip and savor.
The thoughtful menu is sure to please even the most discriminating diner.
Boteco is all about shareable plates with flavors from around the world created
with seasonal and fresh ingredients. Boteco or Botequim is from Brazil meaning
a casual meeting place for friends and family. Small bites or Petiscos is what
it is all about here and wine tasting events have assembled a dedicated
following.
On our visit it was a very special occasion: a celebration of
legendary winemaker Mike Grgich’s 95th birthday with wines paired alongside
Boteco’s distinctive dishes. Mike Grgich is a foremost winemaking pioneer who first
gained international recognition at the “Paris Tasting” of 1976. Judges were
shocked when they had chosen the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, crafted by
Grgich, in a blind tasting as the finest white wine in the world. We were eager
to begin our culinary journey with Grgich’s exceptional wines.
Plates in front and glasses ready, the first course arrived to
our delight. A rich tomato and mushroom salad harmoniously paired with the 2014
Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc.
The next course of Coquilles St. Jacques
Gratinées au Vin Blanc married with the 2013 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay
exceptionally well. Veal Involtini and Euro buttered mashed potatoes with the
2013 Grgich Hills Estate Merlot had the evening ending on a perfect note.
"Every
day do your best, learn something new, and make a friend,” wrote Miljenko
"Mike" Grgich. We could not agree more as we raised a glass and a
fork in gratitude to great American wines. For future wine events go to
botecolv.com
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