Enjoy Merenda
Join us for a spread of sweet and savoury bites, accompanied by a glass of Italian Prosecco or our slightly sweet Brachetto Frizzante. The dishes may vary on the day, depending on produce availability but it will always be fresh and delicious! Your table is likely to be filled with a house-made duck terrain, cured meats, creamy burrata, crusty bread, freshly filled mini cannoli, decadent tiramisu — and perhaps, Chef Jak will surprise you with something like… chocolate salami!
Merenda is the perfect way to round off a day of winery hopping in the Yarra Valley. We currently offer this experience in the warmer months from September to March on weekends between 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Cost is $50pp, minimum party of two. Reservations are essential.
For further enquiries and reservations, call our cellar door team on 03 5962 4716.
an italian tradition
If you were raised in a traditional Italian family — or had the great fortune to be raised in the region, you may be familiar with the term ‘Merenda’. As a child, it may have been as simple as bread and butter with a sprinkle of sugar, or as extravagant as a bowl of homemade gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce prepared by your Nona. The Italian term ‘Merenda’ refers to an afternoon snack or ‘the thing one deserves’ and is intended to fill the gap between lunch and dinner. Typically an after-school ritual for the young in Italy, Merenda at Soumah is for grown-ups!
