Meet Count Sebastiano Capponi of the Villa Calcinaia Estate in Tuscany. From the 13th century forward the Capponi family has a long, continuous and colorful history in Tuscany. From their 30 hectares of vineyards, the Counts Capponi produce wines that have been internationally recognized and enjoyed since the beginning of the 20th century. Talk with the Count and taste his wines, including his Chianti Classico and Riserva wines.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
6:00 p.m. Arrival
Meet and Greet. Mix and Mingle. Pre-dinner Cocktails.
6:30 p.m. Dinner is served
$125 per person, plus tax and gratuity
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Antipasti
Tuscan “Pappa al Pomodoro” – Tomato/Bread, Roasted Monkfish, Local Basil Genovese
Paired with: Comitale Bianco 2021
First Course
Crespelle alla Fiorentina – Florentine Crepes, Ricotta, Baby Spinach, Bechamel, Butter, Parmigiano Reggiano
Paired with: Rosato Villa Calcinaia 2021
Primi
Risotto ai Porcini – Risotto, Porcini Mushrooms, Thyme, Porcini Dust and Tuile
Paired with: Nicola’s Chianti 2018
Secondi
Roasted Veal Filet, Foie Gras, Sunchokes and Villa Calcinaia Vin Santo Sauce
Paired with: Chianti Gran Selezione – Contessa Luisa 2016
Dessert
Pannacotta Caramello – Pannacotta, Caramel Sauce, Pine Nut Brittle
Paired with: Vin Santo del Chianti 2011
