July 31 – Culatello with quince jelly and pickled vegetables; smoked salmon tartare with herbs; herb tortelli in béchamel sauce; Romagna fish roll in corn crust with zucchini and mint; strolghino and parmesan cheese; Parmesan cheese quiche with a San Secondo shoulder; and finally a butter vanilla mousse with amaretto biscuits or Maria Luigia cake. This is the menu dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi, celebrating the bicentenary of his birth, that will be offered from tomorrow until October 31 on the Magnificent, the intercontinental flights Alitalia business class. “After a series of great seasons accompanied by Italy’s traditional regional dishes, – Alitalia explains in a footnote – the company continues to celebrate Italy’s excellence with a character that helped dignify the Italian name in the world.” The initiative is part of Alitalia’s strategy to become the ‘”Made in Italy’s ambassador in the world,” showing “the best of the country proudly and passionately.” The menus are served on Frette tablecloths with Richard Ginori porcelain. Of course, the delicious dishes are accompanied by the most appropriate wines: the Greco Lamezia Doc, the Lento Monvì Colli Perugini Rosso Dop, the Castello Montevibiano, and the bubbly Molin Prosecco Superiore Conegliano Valdobbiadene Docg Millesimato 2012 – Zardetto. The wines were chosen in collaboration with the Italian Sommelier Association. On return flights to Italy, Alitalia will offer the Magnificent class a selection of “The Best of” from Italy’s regional cuisine, offered in the last two years.
