Harmonized Lunch with Wine Pairing: Cristofoli Family Wines
Four courses, four wine pairings, one family's recipes in the middle of the vines
A harmonized lunch at Cristofoli Family Wines in Bento Goncalves pairs four courses (welcome, first course, main course and dessert) each with a wine or sparkling wine from the family's own production. The winemakers are present throughout to explain the wines and share the history of the estate. Menus change seasonally. Any food allergies must be reported at booking. Children from age 3 are welcome.
What’s included
- Four-course harmonized meal with one dish choice per course.
- wine and sparkling wine pairings with each course served by the glass.
- house still water and whole grape juice.
- stories and explanations from the winemaking family about the estate and its wines.
Times
- Tuesday to Saturday 12:00
Before you book
Operated by Cristofoli Vinhos de Familia
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The experience
You arrive at the winery and are welcomed in the wine store before being seated in the restaurant set among the vineyard rows. The meal unfolds in four stages, each with a choice of dish: the welcome course pairs an ossobuco croquette with a Brut sparkling wine, then you choose between panzanella or salmon with vegetables, harmonized with a Rosé de Sangiovese. For the main course, pick from ossobuco with polenta, filet with talharim, or grilled tilapia, paired with a Cabernet Franc. Dessert brings either a grape cake or strawberry sorbet, finished with a Moscatel sparkling wine. House still water and whole grape juice are available throughout.
The family moves through the restaurant during the meal, explaining the wines being poured and telling the stories behind the winery and its recipes. Every dish comes from the family's own kitchen: the breads, pastas, meats and sauces are generations old, adapted here with contemporary technique. The whole experience runs about two hours. Wine pours are included with each course. Any other alcoholic beverages are ordered and paid separately at the end.
Menus shift with what the kitchen has on hand, so the exact dishes may differ from what's listed when you arrive. If you have food allergies or intolerances, report them when you book. The kitchen cannot swap ingredients once service begins. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, and the winery can provide specialized infant seats if you're bringing small children.
Is this one for you?Book this lunch if you have a free afternoon and want to sit down with the people who made the wine you're drinking. The family is present throughout, telling the history of the place and the recipes on your plate, which is what turns a meal into a conversation about the vineyard.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years); Child (3 to 5 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What dishes are on the harmonized lunch menu?
The menu changes seasonally, but the four-course structure stays the same: a welcome course of ossobuco croquette with Brut sparkling wine; a first course where you choose panzanella or salmon with vegetables and Rosé de Sangiovese; a main course of ossobuco with polenta, filet with talharim, or grilled tilapia paired with Cabernet Franc; and dessert of grape cake or strawberry sorbet with Moscatel sparkling wine.
How long does the harmonized lunch take?
The meal runs about two hours from arrival to the final wine pour, including time for the family to share stories about the winery and explain each wine as it is served.
What if I have a food allergy?
Any food allergy or intolerance must be reported at the time of booking. The kitchen cannot change menu items or swap ingredients once the meal service begins, so advance notice is essential.
What drinks are included with the meal?
Each course includes a wine or sparkling wine pairing poured by the glass (Brut, Rosé de Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Moscatel) plus house still water and whole grape juice. Any other alcoholic beverages are ordered separately and charged at the end.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchairs?
Yes, the restaurant and all areas of the winery are wheelchair accessible, and transportation to the venue is also wheelchair accessible.
Harmonized Lunch with Wine Pairing: Cristofoli Family Wines
1h 45m
from US$ 50 per person
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