SICILY, WRITTEN IN FIRE AND SEA
Rossini's presents an immersive Sicilian wine dinner on Friday, 25 September 2026
Some places are best understood not through a map, but through their flavors.
On Friday, 25 September 2026, Rossini's at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, invites guests to experience Sicily as a living story: an island shaped by volcanic earth, encircled by the Mediterranean and sustained by generations who have cooked with fire, instinct and an enduring respect for the land.
Rather than a conventional wine-pairing dinner, the evening unfolds as a journey across the island, each course drawn from a different landscape: the salt-kissed coastline, sun-ripened produce, wood-fired tradition and wines born of Sicily's distinctive terroirs.
A first glimpse of the island
The journey opens with a trio of aperitivo bites: golden Arancino Siciliano, a delicate Cannolo filled with Gambero Rosso tartare, and Crostino layered with ricotta and anchovy. Served with Pietradolce, these opening tastes capture Sicily at its most vibrant, generous and full of contrast.
From the coast
The evening then turns to the sea with Capesanta Siciliana: pan-seared Hokkaido scallop with cauliflower cream, Sicilian pistachio, orange zest and extra virgin olive oil. It is followed by Melanzana alla Norma Moderna, a contemporary reading of one of Sicily's most beloved dishes, uniting charcoal-roasted eggplant, whipped salted ricotta, Piennolo tomato fondue, basil purée and crisp eggplant. Both courses are paired with wines from Feudo Maccari, chosen for their warmth, richness and aromatic character.
At the heart of the menu is Risotto ai Ricci di Mare, a creamy Carnaroli risotto enriched with Sicilian sea urchin, lifted by Amalfi lemon and finished with parsley oil and bottarga. More than a seafood course, it is a portrait of the Mediterranean shore: saline, luminous and intensely evocative.
From sea to flame
Agnello Siciliano alla Brace celebrates the island's rustic soul through wood-fired lamb with caponata, a delicate potato millefoglie, fresh mint and a deeply flavored Nero d'Avola jus. Bold yet refined, it reflects a cuisine that has always found elegance in honest ingredients and elemental cooking.
A sweet finale
The final chapter is Cassata Siciliana, reimagined with ricotta mousse, pistachio sponge, candied citrus, almond and dark chocolate, and paired once more with Pietradolce. The evening closes with a selection of Sicilian-inspired petit fours.
This is not simply an exercise in matching food with wine. It is an invitation to travel: to encounter Sicily through its volcanic landscape, coastal abundance, ancient culinary traditions and the winemakers who continue to translate the island into every bottle.
Because at Rossini's, wine is not served beside the story. Wine is part of the story.
Rossini's Sicilian Wine Dinner
Date: Friday, 25 September 2026
Time: 18:00 – 22:00 hrs.
Venue: Rossini's, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
Signature Menu
· THB 5,000++ per person, with wine pairing
· THB 3,500++ per person, food only
Vegetarian Menu
· THB 4,300++ per person, with wine pairing
· THB 2,800++ per person, food only
Grande Club members enjoy 20% savings on the food-only menus and 25% savings on the wine-pairing menus. Marriott Bonvoy members enjoy 10% savings on all menus.
Seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended.
For reservations, please call 02 649 8888 or email BKKLCDining@marriott.com
A ONE-NIGHT JOURNEY THROUGH THAILAND:
BASIL AND GRANMONTE PRESENT AN EXCLUSIVE WINE DINNER
Five expressive pairings bring together contemporary Thai cuisine and the pioneering estate wines of Khao Yai – for one evening only, Saturday, 26 September 2026
basil, the contemporary Thai restaurant at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, will welcome GranMonte Vineyard and Winery on Saturday, 26 September 2026 for an exclusive one-night wine dinner.
Across five paired courses, the evening traces a journey through Thailand’s regions and flavors – from the smoke and tamarind of a welcome bite to the bold coastal heat of Phuket and the gentle sweetness of young coconut.
Conceived as a dialogue between place, flavor and wine, the menu reveals the breadth of Thai cuisine through thoughtfully composed dishes and pairings chosen to heighten its layers of salinity, spice, acidity, smoke and fragrance. Four of the five wines are GranMonte’s own estate-grown cuvées, joined by a classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the menu’s boldest course – an evening designed as much for the curious gourmand as for the dedicated wine lover.
A menu that travels across Thailand
The evening opens with Kong Kin Len – Duck & Tamarind, a smoky, tangy welcome bite of duck breast, tamarind gel, pickled shallots and crisp rice.
Plar Pla Hamachi follows: cured hamachi with Thai herbs, banana blossom, lemongrass, roasted coconut and bright citrus, served with GranMonte Crémant Méthode Traditionnelle Extra Brut NV, whose fine bead and bracing freshness sharpen the dish’s aromatic layers.
Tom Jiw Nua, a traditional Thai Wagyu soup poised between salty, sour and spicy, meets GranMonte Gradient Alvarinho 2024 – a lively white that echoes the broth’s fragrant herbs and carries its clean, bright finish.
The evening deepens with Tam Khanun Moo Krob: grilled crisp pork belly with young jackfruit stew, chili and a jus infused with Northeastern herbs, paired with GranMonte Gradient Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre 2023. Its generous fruit and savoury depth stand up to the dish’s richness, heat and earthy intensity.
From the South comes Phuket Tuna & Tai Pla Sauce, seared tuna with bamboo shoots, turmeric, chili and traditional herbs. The menu’s most powerful course is matched by Domaine Pierre André Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2021, whose structure and warmth meet its depth in full.
To close, Ice Cream Khaopod Maprao Orn layers young coconut and sweet corn semifreddo with fresh red dragon fruit, while GranMonte Bussaba Natural Sweet Wine 2024 completes the journey with fragrant sweetness and a beautifully poised finish.
Thailand’s pioneering wine story
Grown in the tropical terroir of Asoke Valley, Khao Yai, GranMonte’s estate wines are among the most decorated in Thailand and carry the “Khao Yai Wine” Geographical Indication. From traditional-method sparkling and expressive Alvarinho to a Rhône-style red blend and the naturally sweet Bussaba, the evening’s selection captures the winery’s craftsmanship, innovation and confident sense of place.
Set within basil’s intimate, contemporary dining room, the dinner is more than a sequence of courses: it is a meeting of two Thai storytellers – one speaking through the kitchen, the other through the vine. Seats are limited for this one-night-only occasion.
Event details
Date Saturday, 26 September 2026
Time 18:00 – 22:00 hrs.
Venue basil, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
Wine-pairing experience THB 3,000++ per person
Food-only experience THB 1,600++ per person
Grande Club members enjoy 20% savings and Marriott Bonvoy members 10% savings on the food element. Terms and conditions apply.
02 649 8888 | BKKLCDining@marriott.com