Montalcino Jazz & Wine 2019

Edition 22 of Montalcino Jazz & Wine will bring seven jazz concerts to Brunello town. The first two are held in the courtyard of Castello Banfi (small space, make sure to book in advance, details below), while the concerts from July 10 to 14, 2019 will happen in Montalcino's fortress, the long-standing, spacious festival venue und the Tuscan stars. 

Montalcino Jazz & Wine 2019

The incredible Dee Dee Bridgewater, a frequent guest at Umbria Jazz, will be in Montalcino this year with her new program dedicated to Josephine Baker. Another big name is Grammy award nominated Canadian saxophonist Ben Wendel (who played at the Incontri festival in Val d'Orcia a few years ago) together with Mexican drummer, singer and composer Israel Varela. 

Montalcino Jazz & Wine - July 

As every year, the excellent Italian jazz scene is present on several nights with Rosario Giuliano, the Flavio Boltro trio, the Roberto Gatto quartet and Dario Deidda together with American guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel.  

Montalcino Jazz & Wine, July 2 - 14, 2019

Ticket reservations: marketing@banfi.it - +39 0577 840 111

All concerts start at 9.45pm. Tickets between 15 and 20€ (25€ for Dee Dee Bridgewater). 

Brunello wine fairs 2019

Wine buyers and expert tasters usually travel to Montalcino in winter to taste the latest releases during Benvenuto Brunello. However, recently two new events have started to bring Brunello lovers to town in early summer. 

Tutto in un Sorso / Wine without Borders reunites some of the most interesting producers of the natural wine world in Montalcino. Small, mostly family-run wineries from Italy and France will lead tastings of their natural wines at the Sant'Agostino church in Montalcino.

For wine lovers with an ample budget, the Long Live Brunello wine fair (tickets from 500 Euro) will be of interest. For the first time, 35 Brunello wineries reunite to open some of their oldest bottles (starting with the 1968 vintage). It's going to be hard to find another event that will allow you to taste so many riservas in one place. The fair will end with a charity auction at the Bertarelli concert hall in Cinigiano. 

Long Live Brunello: June 21 - 23, 2019. Tickets from 500€.

Tutto in un Sorso: Natural wines in Montalcino, June 30 / July 1 2019

MONTALCINO JAZZ & WINE 2018

Montalcino Jazz & Wine, July 12 to 22, 2018
All concerts start at 9.45pm in Montalcino's fortress, apart from the pre-concert on July 12 which will take place in the courtyard of Castello Banfi. 

Banfi's courtyard can get jammed, but there is always space at the fortress even if you arrive late. However, if you want a table close to the stage, be sure to make a reservation via Montalcino's tourist office. Phone: +39 0577 849331; email: info@prolocomontalcino.com