Tour of Italy Masterclass with Brett Davis

9 Palmetto Bay Road,Hilton Head Island SC 29928

08 November, 2022

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We are so excited to present you with this incredible tasting and educational experience exploring Italian wines with renowned Master Sommelier Brett Davis, and food pairings by Michael Cirafesi, Chef & Owner of Ombra! With just over two hundred fifty individuals worldwide having earned the certification of Master Sommelier over its fifty-year history, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. WINES:PIEROPAN SOAVE "CALVARINO" 2020JERMANN VINTAGE TUNINA 2020 ARGIANO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2017RATTI BAROLO "MARCENASO" 2018ALLEGRINI DELLA VALPOLICELLA AMARONE CLASSICO 2018***MENU DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY!***$85 TICKET INCLUDES TAX, GRATUITY, & EVENTBRITE FEEONLY 20 SEATS AVAILABLE!ABOUT MASTER SOMMELIER BRETT DAVIS:A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Davis started working in kitchens at the age of 16. He’s waited tables at legendary Commander’s Palace in New Orleans and held positions at restaurants across the country including Michael’s in Santa Monica and Geronimo in Santa Fe. Prior to FCHG, he spent 10 years as the Sales Manager for Vintner Select, a major wine importer and distributor carrying more than 2,500 wines from around the world. In 2009, Brett passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ diploma level exam and earned the title of Master Sommelier. Brett Davis is the Sales & Education Manager of Lux Wines, an importer and marketer of luxury wines with an emphasis on prestigious family owned Italian wineries including Allegrini, Pieropan, Jermann, Ratti, Otello Ceci, Poggio al Tesoro, Brancaia, Argiano and Tornatore. Lux Wines also imports Saint Clair from New Zealand and Department 66 from France and represents Pahlmeyer, Jayson and Mt. Peak from California. In addition to his current position, Brett consults with restaurateurs, wholesalers and retailers nationally with beverage and service training. He consults with start-up brands creating new products, advising on flavor profiles and development. Considered one of the resident whiskey and spirits experts for the Court of Master Sommeliers, he judges spirits contests, gives regular lectures and proctors monthly exams for others going through the certification process. Most recently. Brett Davis was the chief operating officer for Falls City Hospitality Group (FCHG) in Louisville where he spearheaded concept and design development, while managing the operations and beverage programs for all properties. Brett founded the group in 2010. ABOUT CHEF MICHAEL CIRAFESIMichael Cirafesi is a Norristown, Pennsylvania native born and raised in the heart of the city’s Italian neighborhood. He recalls being fascinated by his grandmother, Victoria’s, joy for cooking. She is credited for his inspiration and passion for Italian cuisine. He graduated with a culinary degree from Philadelphia’s Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in 1993. Upon graduation he began working under Chef Nunzio Patruno of the nationally acclaimed Monte Carlo Living Room and Club in Philadelphia. During his 10 year tenure he trained under Chef Patruno learning the classic art of Italian cuisine becoming his Sous Chef. In 2002, Cirafesi moved to Hilton Head Island quickly becoming one of the island’s highly awarded executive chefs for over 10 years. In 2012, Cirafesi partnered with his mentor Nunzio Patruno to open an Italian restaurant in the former Antonio’s restaurant location. In 2013, OMBRA Cucina Rustica located in The Village at Wexford opened with resounding success. Chef Cirafesi was recently voted Best Chef on Hilton Head 2013 by Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader Choice Awards.