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GREAT ARRIVAL
Ho ste d b y
Chazz Palminte ri
Prese nte d b y
GR8
INTR ODUCT IO N
Event Concept
Massimo Bottura
Chazz Palminteri
Roberto Cipresso
New York
Ellis Island
GR8
The two evening gala dinners will be hosted on Friday December 1st
and Saturday December 2nd 2017 at Museum of Immigration, a
venue that resonates strongly with all New Yorkers, Americans
and those who have dreamed of starting a new life in the USA.
Chef Bottura holds a special place in his heart for New York. He spent part
of his career here and it is also where he met his American wife, Lara
Gilmore. Through his own personal and professional journey, he
identifies with past and current immigrants wishing to seek success in
the Big Apple through sheer determination and hard work.
CH AZ Z PAL MINTERI
Well known for A Bronx Tale, Palminteri originally wrote the script for the
stage and performed it as a one-man show in Los Angeles. One night
Robert DeNiro walked in to see the show and as they say "the rest is history.
Chazz has more than 50 movies to his credit including The Usual Suspects,
Bullets Over Broadway (Academy Award nomination) and Analyze This.
Chazz is a member of the Actors Studio in NYC.
Cipresso started his winemaking career in Montalcino, where he worked with Case Basse,
Poggio Antico and Ciacci Piccolomini dAragona. From there, he founded "Winemaking",
assisting more than thirty wine companies throughout the Italian territory. Past collaborations
include the prestigious Achaval-Ferrer Winery (declared 2009 Best Wine Cellar of The
World), Matervini in Argentina, and Bueno Bellavista in Brasil. Recently he started a new
collaboration with Vinos de la Luz in Argentina and Spain, fulfilling his dream of working with
the Tempranillo variety.
He went on to found La Fiorita Winery, located in the heart of Montalcino as well as become
the owner of a Brunello vineyard, near his Resort of Poggio al Sole. He also founded The
Winecircus project, a wine cellar and laboratory, dedicated to the research of vine activity.
His fine wines have won many awards. In 2011, Robert Parker awarded Cipressos five wines
with one 99/100, three 98/100 and one 97/100. During 2012, his Brunello di Montalcino
Riserva 2006 La Fiorita received a 95/100 Wine Spectator rating, and was listed as one of the
Best 50 Wines in Italy during the Best Italian Wines Awards 2012. IN addition it received the
Gold Medal at the Merano Wine Festival 2012. In 2015, Wine Spectator honored his
Brunello di Montalcino 2010 La Fiorita with a 95/100 rating.
Personal highlights include: creating a special Cuvee for the Pope John Paul II during the
2000 Jubilee; receiving the award for Best Italian Oenologist during the Wine Oscars of
2006 and being named "Man of the Year" in 2008 by Mens Health Magazine, Food category.
In April 2010 he met Italian Republic President, Giorgio Napolitano, and was asked by Citt
Del Vino to develop a special wine for the 150th Anniversary of Italian Unification.
NEW YORK
New Yorks inimitable energy and cultural diversity has always been synonymous with a bubbling
melting pot of ethnicities, traditions and beliefs.
During the 19th century, New York City became the main entry point for European immigrants to
the United States.
TheStatue of Libertyopened in 1886 and became a symbol of hope. With the influx of international
tastes and styles, New York boomed during theRoaring Twenties and skyscrapers expressed
the energy of the city.
Through economic highs and lows, New Yorks progressive attitude and positivity has created a
home for artists, musicians, actors and visionaries.
The citys many different neighborhoods, have been the foundation for an unparalleled restaurant
scene, with New York considered one of the worlds most respected food capitals.
ELLIS ISL AND
Ellis Island was the first step on American soil for immigrants.
After a long, uncertain and at times dangerous sea voyage,
Ellis Island soon became the most recognizable symbol of
immigration in the United States; a gateway to a new
prosperous life in the land of opportunity.
Upon arrival, experience a brief guided tour of this unique and historic vicinity.
After the tour relax with a champagne reception before sitting down to a six course
tasting menu, replicating Chef Botturas signature dishes.
A brief presentation will be held introducing the evening by GR8, Chef Massimo
Bottura and Chazz Palminteri.
After dinner, we invite you to pick up your gift bag and return to New York by ferry.