Enoteca Sileno – Christmas Beer Press Release
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Enoteca Sileno – Christmas Beer Press Release
MEDIA RELEASE Melbourne, Australia <DATE> PANETTONE ALLA BIRRA. YES. BEER PANETTONE. AT ENOTECA SILENO Enoteca Sileno, purveyor of all Italian artisanal gourmet goodies has found something extra special for lovers of panettone and craft beer - beer panettone! Le Baladin Panettone Alla Birra has been made in the traditional style of true Italian panettone, but has also been enriched with Le Baladin Xyauyu Riserva Beer 2007, a double-malt, savoury dessert beer. As an inspired collaboration between Le Baladin brewer Teo Musso and Max Albertegno from Albertengo Panettone, it took several experiments before the final recipe was decided upon that allowed the fragrance, colour and texture of the panettone to blend perfectly with the savoury-sweet note of the Xyauyu beer. Prepared in the traditional panettone style, it is decorated beautifully and simply with an almond glaze, and comes in two styles: with raisins or with raisins and candied fruit. A perfect gift for anyone who appreciates Italian heritage, panettone and craft beers. LE BALADIN - Beer Panettone A classic, flaky, and buttery-soft panettone made with the addition of Xyauyu and either raisins or raisins and candied fruit. Beautifully and simply decorated with an almond glaze. - with raisins 1kg RRP $49.80 - with raisins and candied fruit 1kg RRP $49.80 from Enoteca Sileno LE BALADIN - Xyauyu Riserva Beer 2007 A double-malt, bottle-fermented savoury dessert beer that has a silky, velvety mouthfeel and notes of poached black plums and a sumptuous nutty finish. In a word: decadent. - 500ml RRP $61.00 from Enoteca Sileno ### ENDS ### For further information including high resolution images and samples for photography please contact: Ubaldo Formica, Enoteca Sileno, Marketing Manager, [email protected] or (03) 9389-7002 OR Penelope Lipsham, Dig Marketing Group, [email protected] or 03 8606 3700 About Enoteca Sileno The story of Enoteca Sileno began in 1952 with the arrival of Luigi “Gino” Di Santo in Australia. With extensive business experience and a long family history in wine and food he quickly saw the potential in Australia for Italian products. After importing quality Italian goods to Australia for almost 30 years, L.G. Di Santo had his first Enoteca Sileno retail showroom opened by the Italian Ambassador at 20 Amess Street, Carlton North in 1982. The shop attracted lovers of Italian food and wine from all over Australia and longstanding customers still remember the cramped and cluttered Amess Street store with great affection. In 2004, 14 years after opening the original Enoteca Sileno, the Italian Ambassador once again cut the ribbon, this time at 920 Lygon Street. The new building included a restaurant and wine bar which act as a showcase for specialty Italian regional foods and wines. About Le Baladin Brewery Teo Musso is the brewmaster of internationally renowned Birrificio Le Baladin. A modern day renaissance man who plays music to his ferments, he opened his brewery in Cuneo in 1996. Not wanting to be limited by regional influences, among his left-of-centre creations he set about making an oxidised beer in the style of sherries form Jerez. The result is the Xyauyu which is smooth and silky, like candied plums and caramel, infused with fino sherry. About Albertengo Panettone Panettone is a type of sweet bread loaf, originally from Milan, usually prepared and enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. As master panettiere, Max Albertengo uses the same fine ingredients (flour, yeast, eggs, butter and cane sugar) that his family have used since 1905. Panettone can be made with many different flavour combinations including fruits, nuts, chocolate, liqueurs, spirits and moscato. He is the first panettiere to add beer.