Southwest Georgia Living comes to Montaluce~

And just in time for a few of the most creative, not to mention delicious, items Chef Austin Rocconi has release from the kitchen at Le Vigne Restaurant of Montaluce!

So, as the wonderful crew from Southwest Georgia Living Magazine were tirelessly collecting information on everything from our Tuscan inspired weekend cottage getaways to our on site organic garden, our chef was enthusiastically preparing what would become, “one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten” -Editor and Photographer of Southwest Georgia Magazine.

What was so special about their visit to Montaluce & Le Vigne Restaurant?  well, it could have been the amazing views…

The view from the patio at lunch!

But we’re willing to bet it was a combination of some of the most incredible mountain and vineyard landscapes in Georgia AND a sample tasting of our new menu!

First the Watermelon Salad - shaved vidalia onion, shropshire blue cheese, chocolate mint, cucumber, watermelon sorbet

Second the Diver Scalllop-Anson Mills farro, cranberry, preserved kumquat, trout roe, baby arugula, lemon emulsion

Third the House Smoked Salmon-whipped goat cheese, pickled okra

For DESSERT, the Maple Creme Caramel-brown sugar ice cream & candied pecan

Between the cuisine, an overnight stay in one of our Tuscan Cottages, and the scenery, Editor Karen Snyder and her crew can’t wait to finish the upcoming issue featuring a spread on Montaluce!!

For more information on Southwest Georgia Magazine   http://www.southwestgeorgialiving.com or on facebook!

While you’re there like us at Le Vigne as well!! Just click this facebook link =)

5-24-2012 CLOSED For Lunch due to Oven Repair

We are SO SORRY to any of you hungry clients trying to have a wonderful lunch today, but Le Vigne Restaurant will be closed on Thursday, May 2012 for the installation of our new ovens! The Wine Tasting Bar will be be open to the public during normal business hours or 11am-5pm!

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but look forward to your next visit =)

What about the Weddings!?!?

Every bride wants a beautiful view for her wedding day…and NO, not just her very soon to be husband, as handsome as he may be, but a dream-like setting and gorgeous rolling hills and scenery to remember on the big day as well!  If she’s a bride at Montaluce, That’s EXACTLY what she will get~

Absolutely stunning! Those are the first words that come to mind when we take a look back at the pictures from Krissy and Mike’s Montaluce wedding. The weather was unmistakably gorgeous this first weekend in October where the couple enjoyed a romantic vineyard ceremony. The decor of the reception was simple but elegant pairing wonderfully with the rustic interior of Le Vigne. Krissy and Mike are such a beautiful couple and we are thrilled that we were able to play a part in their special day!

Don’t forget to jump on over and check out Krissy and Mike’s feature on Style Me Pretty!

Photography: Artstar by Laura Stone

Floral Design: Unique Floral Expressions

Wedding Day Coordination: Wonderful Events and Celebrations

Wedding Cake + Desserts: Frosted Pumpkin Gourmet, Inc.

The Dahlonega Nugget-on Austin Rocconi

Our Executive Chef Austin Rocconi was featured yesterday-May 14th, 2012-in an article by Matt Aiken of the Dahlonega Nugget!

“Austin Rocconi, executive chef at Montaluce’s Le Vigne Restaurant, recently turned in a top dish at the Golden Onion Chef competition in Vidalia.” (Dahlonega Nugget)

The article goes on to inform readers of Austin’s cooking career; including a culinary degree from Le Cordon Blue Culinary School in California, and working positions at Kyma Restaurant in Buckhead , BLT Steak Atlanta, and the Canoe Restaurant in Vinings.  All of the facts and excitement from the contest aside, Austin had just one more great thing to say about working at Montaluce.

“I feel like here we’re doing art on a  plate…The food on the plate is me on the plate. It’s how I express myself”-Austin Rocconi

Come in and do more than SEE what all the talk is about.  Taste it!

How’s Lunch Lookin’?!?!

Incredible to say the least~

By growing a large portion of the vegetables we use here at Le Vigne Restaurant, the menu is constantly being updated.  Our garden fresh produce-coupled with organic/farm raised never frozen beef, seafood, and poultry-makes for a delicious meal every time you dine at Montaluce!

So when was the last time you had lunch or dinner at Montaluce?!

Well, here’s what you can look forward to!

Cheese $3.5per oz.

• 1yr. Reypenaer Gouda, Woerden, NL
• Green Hill, Sweet Grass Dairy, Ga
• Thomasville Tomme, Sweet Grass Dairy, Ga
• Crater Lake Blue, Central Point, OR
• Drunken Goat, Murcia, SP
• English Shropshire, Nottinghamshire, EN
• Valbreso Feta, France

Charcuterie $7  

• Prosciutto Di Parma-pickled golden raisin, extra virgin olive oil
• Salami Milano-pickled mustard seed, rosemary oil powder, lavosh
• House Smoked Salmon-whipped goat cheese, pickled okra
• House Pancetta-dill oil powder, fried caper

Small Plate

• Creamy Vidalia Onion Soup-Labna yogurt, black trumpet powder, celery $9 
• Le Vigne Garden Salad-shaved beets, garden radish, toasted pecan, citrus vinaigrette $11
• Arugula Salad-Benton’s country ham, Sarvecchio Sartori, pistachio, sherry maple vinaigrette $11
• Braised Belgian Endive-roasted  beet, Crater Lake Blue Cheese, candied pecan, orange coriander emulsion $12
• Riverview Farms Pork Belly-Le Vigne coleslaw, fried honeycomb, Sourwood honey glaze $12
• Chicken Leg Confit-spring onion, morel mushroom, garlic confit, natural jus $12

Sandwich $12 

• BLT-Benton’s Bacon, fried green tomato, young lettuce, ramp aioli
• Barbeque Chicken Leg-coleslaw, Ancho Vodka barbeque sauce
• Cuban-roast pork loin, Black Forest Ham, house pickle, goat cheese, house dijon
• Pork Burger-tomato jalapeno chutney, smoked house dijon, mixed greens, sharp white cheddar

Main  

• Springer Mountain Chicken Breast-broccolini, fingerling potato, golden raisin, natural jus $20
• Riverview Farms Pork Meatballs-Anson Mills Polenta, San Marzano Tomato, Sarvecchio Sartori $16
• Atlantic Salmon-Carolina Gold Rice Grits, baby shrimp, house bacon, pickled jalapeno $24
• Braised Rabbit Leg-Porcini Mushroom, Vidalia Onion puree, baby bok choy, candied garlic jus $26
• Alaskan Halibut-yellow corn, cherry tomato, fava bean, sunchoke puree, smoked peppercorn cucumber vinaigrette $28

Welcome to the Wine Store~

You came, you saw, you loved it!!  Now there’s just one problem….how can you take some home?!

Well you’re in luck!  Not only do we have an entire room devoted to the amazing wines we sell, both imported and home grown, our retail store plays home to a variety of jams, spices, and pickled goods straight from our garden!  Did I mention these are items you’ll find on your incredible meal??

So, next time you decide to stop in for lunch or a wine tasting, don’t forget to check out the Wine Retail Store.

You can take a little bit on Montaluce home with you today~

featuring art from local artist!

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A Glimpse of the Action from the ‘Golden Onion’ cook off!!

The 35th annual Vidalia Onion Festival of 2012 played host to the inaugural ‘Golden Onion‘ chef cook off between 12 of the best executive chefs in Georgia!

Chefs in attendants included; Chef Brian Jones, Chef Justin Keith, Chef Jamie Allred, Chef Costanzo Astarita, Chef John Mark Lane, Chef Jared Lee Pyles, Chef Todd Richards, Chef Dave Snyder, Chef Marc Taft, Chef Hilary White, Chef Richard Wiggins and of course our own Austin Rocconi.

With this much talent in one room-between restaurant owners, chefs, and renowned/celebrity judges alike-the competition was only that much more intense!!

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Montaluce Vineyard and Le Vigne Restaurant was proud to take home the Third Place prize and certificate, along with the honor of being invited to the contest AND working along-side of such an eclectic and talented group of men and women from the Georgia cooking world~

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Time to Celebrate Mom!!!

Don’t forget to give a little back to mom this year for all of the things she’s given to you =)  Call or email your Mother’s Day reservations TODAY!!

Full menu coming soon=)

Bring Your Party to Montaluce & Le Vigne

Whether it’s a birthday or retirement party, business meeting or anniversary, there is no lack of luxurious space or shortage of gourmet food and wine to exceed all of your expectations~

Last Saturday night, not only did we have an incredible dinner service, but we also played host to several large private parties!  Just as a sample of what to expect when you book your event here at Montaluce, we’ve decided to give you a glimpse into the fun that so many have already experienced here.

No matter the size or nature of your party, make Montaluce your occasion destination!

Book Online @ info@Montaluce.com

Call @ 706.867.4060

or, check us out on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/Montaluce

How Was Your Saturday Night!?~

Well…it might not have been as good as ours, but at least next time you’ll know to come to Montaluce & Le Vigne Restaurant!

It takes A-LOT of work to keep a kitchen of this caliber running with such a high demand for perfection in everyone of our plates.  Fortunately for us, we have Executive Chef Austin Rocconi and his incredible team of imaginative chefs keeping everything flowing like clock work when it gets busy…like we are RIGHT NOW!

From start to finish, every morsel that comes from the kitchen at Le Vigne has been carefully and beautifully prepared, insuring the best possible quality.

You will never be disappointed in your experience here at Montaluce.  How do I know??  Because who in their right mind doesn’t enjoy amazing food, or delicious wine, or beautiful Tuscan inspired views.  And if ALL else fails….there’s still a full service bar.

So what is it you’re doing on Saturday night again?