On our second day in Venice, we ventured to the outer island of Burano for what would be quite a memorable meal. We had seen the Restaurant Da Romano featured on No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain, and decided to seek it out. The trip was well worth it, even if I was unable to convince Dad that we needed to get their famous fish risotto. Instead, he opted for the 4-course menu, and I just for the simple spaghetti al fruitti di mare (which would also be among Dad's 4 courses). To start with, we ordered the 2006 Maculan Brentino, a blend of Cab and Merlot from a top Veneto producer. They only had it available in 375 ml bottles, so we got one and decided that meant another choice would follow. I wasn't wowed by the Maculan, as Cab-Merlot blends aren't necessarily my favorites, but the wine was ok.
After sharing Dad's course of steamed mussels and clams in a light red sauce, it was time to go for something else and this time I had one spotted on the list - the 2003 Il Poggione Brunello (again in a 375). This may have been a 2003, but it was really wonderful. The 2003 Brunellos are really getting overlooked by people, but I think they are actually a better choice for near-term drinking. This wine didn't show the effects of the hot weather from the vintage, but was still fresh and vibrant with cherry and other fruit. I doubt the 2003s will age as long as top vintages, but they are a great choice for drinking in the near-term. Il Poggione is of course a great producer, which doesn't hurt. Anyway, this wine actually did ok with my meal, and Dad continued through it with his plate of fried seafood and vegetables before we finished it off with a selection of cookies. All in all, quite a good meal (and to think it was only lunch, and dinner might have actually topped it).
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