BENNY KERR'S

TUSCAN ADVENTURE

VILLA CAPROLO,
Via Melazzano 15, Greve in Chianti, 50022


We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Villa Caprolo.
We will spend our days in the Tuscan sun, enjoying delicious food and wine from the local Chianti vineyards on our doorstep.
It's all about quality time with families and friends while enjoying everything Tuscany has to offer.


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JULY 20TH 12.00PM
CASTELLO DI GABBIANO WINERY
Via di Gabbiano 22
50020 Mercatale Val di Pesa Fl


Join us for a relaxing afternoon at the Castello di Gabbiano Winery just a 25 minute drive from Greve. Bring your swimmers

GUEST LIST
Ben & Trina
Maree, Fred, Susannah
Viv & Kate
Danielle
Brooke
Marty
Simon


JULY 21ST, 7.00PM
TUSCAN STYLE DINNER AT
AT VILLA CAPROLO


GUEST LIST

Ben & Trina
Maree, Fred, Susannah
Becky & Wilfred
Viv & Kate
Danielle
Brooke
Marty
Simon
Mel
Rod


MENU


Caprese salad (tomato, basil and mozzarella entrée)

Paccheri alla mediterranea (white tomatoes ciliegini, olives taggiasche, capers and mozzarella concassé)

Baked Arista (typical Tuscan roast pork served with baked potatoes)

Parmigiana di melanzane (aubergines gratin with mozzarella and tomato sauce)

Cheese and dessert

JULY 22ND 8.00PM
DYLAN'S 40TH DINNER AT MACELLERIA CECCHINI
(VIA XX Luglio 11, 50022, Panzano in Chianti)


Just a 13 minute drive from Villa Caprolo is the infamous Butcher of Panzano, Dario Cecchini of Macelleria Cecchini. A dining experience not to be missed. Incredibly passionate, the 5th generation butcher who is known to have 'the best steak in the world' ensures an entertaining evening out.
Children will stay at the villa and babysitters will be arranged for those who need it.

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GUEST LIST


Dylan & Juliette
Ben & Trina
Becky & Wilfred
Viv & Kate
Mich & Jon
Cam & Judy
Paquito & Letizia
Danielle
Brooke
Mel
Marty
Simon
Rod

JULY 23RD 1.00PM
LUNCH AT ANGLIOLINA, FLORENCE


Just a 25 minute drive from Greve in Chianti is the beautiful township of Florence. We will adventure by mini-bus to the town for a scenic walking tour of the area followed by a late lunch.

Lunch will be at Ristorante Trattoria Angiolino, a lovely old Florentine style tavern serving Tuscan style meals. It is also Kid Friendly!

GUEST LIST


Ben & Trina
Maree, Fred, Susannah
Becky & Wil
Viv & Kate
Cam & Judy
Jon & Michelle
Doug & Nadine
Paquito & Letizia
Danielle, Mel, Brooke
Belinda, B Cousin
Simon
Marty
Rod


24TH JULY 8.00PM
BEN'S 40TH BIRTHDAY DINNER


Join us on Sunday 24th July at Villa Caprolo for an evening of dinner, wine, cocktails and dancing under the stars.

Dinner starts at 8pm sharp and will be for adults only.

Babysitters will be arranged for those who need it.

Dress: A dress and heels for the ladies and the boys can be in pants and a shirt.

JULY 25TH 7.00PM
DINNER AT VILLA CAPROLO


Ben & Katrina
Maree, Fred, Susannah
Viv & Kate
Mathias & Wanda
Dylan & Juliette
Cam & Judy
Doug & Nadine
Pacquito & Letizia
Dave & Bev
Brooke, Danielle, Mel
Belinda, B Cousin
Simon
Marty
Rod

MENU


Salad with pecorino cheese, pears and nuts

Risotto white wine Chianti

Stuffed squid on the Sicilian cream of zucchini and salad of field greens

Caponata siciliana: a delightful mix of mediterranean vegetables, with capers, olives, raisins and pinenuts

Selection of cheeses

GUEST LIST


Ben & Trina
Maree, Fred, Susannah
Becky & Wil
Viv & Kate
Mathias & Wanda
Dylan & Juliette
Cam & Judy
Doug & Nadine
Jon & Michelle
Dave & Bev
Mel, Belinda, B Cousin
Marty
Simon
Rod

JULY 26TH 12.00PM
WINERY LUNCH AT FRESCOBOLDI
NIPOZZANO ESTATE
(Localita Nipozzano 50060 Pelago Firenze)



Join us on Wednesday 26th July for a Wine Tasting at Nipozzano Estate Winery.

A picnic style charcuterie lunch will be served along with a selection of Frescobaldi wines.
A bus will pick us up from the town of Greve at 11.00 and it will take approximately 60 minutes to drive there.

Children are welcome to join and we plan to head back to the villa around 6.00pm.


27TH JULY 1.00PM
VEGETARIAN LUNCH
AT VILLA CAPROLO


GUEST LIST

Ben & Trina
Maree, Fred, Susannah
Becky & Wilfred
Wanda & Mathias
Cam & Judy
Doug & Nadine
Mel
Rod
Simon
Marty

MENU


Salad of chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, celery, olives and glrilled chicken breast

Penne Al Caprese

Pollo alla cacciatora (typical Tuscan chicken with tomato sauce and olives)

Fruit


We have done our best to keep the costs as low as possible and feel the home-cooked meals are a good value option. (The cost includes cleaning of the kitchen after each meal).

We appreciate that some of you will have sightseeing to do and won't necessarily be able to join every event (although you are more then welcome do to so!).

Please send me an email to katrina@frites.hk and let me know which dates you will attend ASAP.

COST


JULY 20TH - CASTELLO DI GABBIANO WINERY EURO 40 (adult)
JULY 21ST - DINNER AT THE VILLA EURO 30 (adult) 10 (child)
JULY 22ND - DYLAN'S 40TH AT Maceleria Cecchini EURO 50
JULY 25TH - DINNER AT THE VILLA EURO 30 (adult) 10 (child)
JULY 26TH - WINERY EURO 35 (adult) children free
JULY 27TH - LUNCH AT THE VILLA EURO 30 (adult ) 10 (child)

Lunch in Florence on the 23rd will be on consumption basis.

We will be providing Ben's birthday dinner on the 24th July along with baby sitters for the night.

GUEST DATES


BEN & TRINA 16 - 31
MAREE, SUSANNAH, FRED 16 - 31
DANIELLE & BROOKE 18 - 26 (IN VILLA UNTIL THE 22ND)
MARTY & SIMON 18 - 31
VIV 18 - 26
KATE 19 - 26
BECKY & WILFRED 21 - 27
ROD / MEL 21 - 28
MICHELLE & JON 22 - 28
LETI & PAQUITO 22 - 26
JULIETTE & DYLAN 22 - 26
CAM & JUDY 22 - 29
WANDA & MATHIAS 23 - 28
NADINE & DOUG 23 - 24
BELINDA 23 - 27 (COUSIN COMING FOR 23, 24)
DAVE & BEV 23 - 29

CIAO

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE.

PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Katrina@frites.hk