Il "Cioccolato di Bruco"

The distinctive name of this chocolate has been invented in honour of its 'inventors'  Bruna  Gibellini  and  Costantino  Tiranti (Bru-Co). Bruna and Costantino lived in Genga, in Italy's Le Marche region, an area that is now famous for the splendid Frassassi Grottoes. Bruna was a midwife and extremely passionate about her profession. She was always available on call no matter where she was. Between 1930 and 1970 she delivered four generations of children by going to their houses throughout the local area. 
Her husband, Costantino, was a carpenter but often accompanied her during the calls which sometimes became quite adventurous.
The combination of chocolate and the fragrant aniseed extract provided them with pleasant and agreeable refreshment, a tonic for their toil which proved excellent in lifting their spirits, so they adopted it as their lucky charm. 
In 2001 after a long period of experimentation the recipe led to the creation of "The Chocolate of BruCo". Our chocolatiers are masters in the use of rare cacaos combined with precious spices. 

for more informations, please visit www.cioccolatodibruco.com

On the evening a sommelier from Les Caves de Pyrene will be happy to introduce you to the wines served on the night and Ginevra Baldeschi Baldeani, proud owner of Il Cioccolato di Bruco factory, will be present at Three Bridges with news, surprises 
( and you know that we mean it ) and "chocolate stories". 
A spokeperson from Stand Up uk ( Claudio Giarrusso ), gadget and spices supplier, will be also present to talk to our dear clientele.

The Wines served on the Night

2007   Ronco delle Betulle       
100%  Sauvignon      (DOC)      Colli Orientali    Friuli

Sauvignon is grown on marl and sandstone. The grapes are hand-picked and placed in small crates, destemmed and left to soak for a few hours before controlled fermentation. It is then left on the lees with batonnage for four months and aged for a further six months in bottle before release. It is delicious with good structure and acidity with pronounced aromas that recall sage, tomato leaves and yellow peppers. This sassy wine enjoys a dance with all manner of crustacea: crayfish, cold lobster and crab mayonnaise, but will also wash merrily down snacky supper dishes such as omelettes with herbs and asparagus risotto.

2006   Elisabetta Foradori      Teroldego     "Foradori"
100%  Teroldego     (DOC)     - organic -   Trentino

In 1985 Elisabetta Foradori started selecting 15 Teroldego biotypes that she uses for replanting of this otherwise almost extinct variety. Ensuring a vineyard's utmost diversity is the best possible guarantee of obtaining great qualitative results. This is the idea behind all of the work that follows in the vineyard, aimed at reaching the variety's perfect balance thus allowing it to express itself in full and exalt its whole potential and uniqueness. 
This wine is marked by the purity, dignity and intensity of the fruit. Soft yet penetrating its sweetness is backed by a supporting acidity that weaves elegantly amongst the fruit.

2005   Poggio Argentiera      "Lalicante"     Passito  
100%  Alicante Boschet    - aka Grenache Tintourier VDT-  
Maremma      -Tuscany - 

The oldest Alicante vineyards are responsible for a wonderful passito wine. 
The grapes are harvested two weeks after the rest of the vintage, transferred to a fruttaio, a room where air circulates freely and humidity is average. After the appassimento the weight is reduced by 30%. These dried grapes are fermented in small open oak barrels with natural yeasts and no temperature control, then transferred to used barrels. A mouth-charming medley of elderflower, sun-dried tomato, chocolate, spice and fine tannins. 
Try with strong cheese (gorgonzola) or chocolate.

The "Amarone Sant'Antonio", the riserva version, an exclusive wine not yet present in London, will be offered to our kind customers. 

THE THREE BRIDGES SET MENU

Canape' Italiani con Cioccolato

Homemade Italian canapes with Chocolate

Cappuccino di zucca con cioccolato speziato

Homemade Pumpkin Cappuccino, with sprinkles of spiced Chocolate

Pappardelle al Cacao con salsa ai funghi misti

Homemade pappardelle made with chocolate with mixed wild mushrooms sauce

Filetto di Manzo in salsa di Teroldego organico con patate duchesse & salsa ai frutti di bosco

Beef fillet with organic Teroldego reduction, cooked in a mixed berries & Chocolate sauce and duchess potatoes side

Tortino di Cioccolato all'Anice & Caffe'
- per i piu' indulgenti! -

Homemade Chocolate "tortino", scented with anis and coffee

Petit fours: Bicchierini al cioccolato con salsa Inglese

Petit fours: Chocolate "glasses" , filled with English custard cream

The Menu will be performed by our Chef Riccardo Parisse, the price has been set at £36 per head, plus service charge at 12/5% - V.A.T included -. Please be punctual on arrival. Coffes are included.

Marco Cristaldi and Antonio Lombardi, The Three Bridges, wishes you a very good year and are looking forward to meet you on the evening of the 29th of November 2008