After last year's great success, the Jazz & Wine in Montalcino, the atmospheric music festival that warms up the summer nights in this enchanting village with the warm notes of jazz and the harmony of the finest wines. A fascinating encounter between music and prestigious wines, the festival opens its doors to an unparalleled food, wine and music experience. Enthusiasts will have the opportunity to delight in the finest Tuscan wines, discover the stories of ancient wine cellars and enjoy live jazz stars.

 

Jazz & Wine: the dates

As every year for Jazz & Wine, the dates are the middle week of July: 18 to 22 July Artists from the international music scene will take the stage at the festival, now in its 26th year, with musical performances of the highest calibre, starting with from 9.45 p.m.

The organisation is entrusted to the artistic director Giampiero Rubeiwhich for years has been spearheading the most popular music trends, at the Rubei family of the Alexanderplatz of Rome, at Municipality of Montalcino and to Castello Banfi, the historic winery that has always promoted cultural initiatives aimed at enhancing the territory.

 

 

Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2023: the programme

Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2023 offers a rich programme of events and Italian and foreign guests. Here are the details of the days.

 

Events - 18 July

The first evening of Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2023 will have as its exceptional setting the enchanting and evocative Castello Banfiin the heart of Poggio alle Mura. This ancient medieval fortress will host one of the brightest stars of the international jazz scene, the extraordinary Eliane Elias, The Bossa Queen, who will warm the hearts of all spectators with songs from her new album 'Quietude'. The piano virtuoso with the warm, sensual voice will be accompanied on stage at Jazz & Wine in Montalcino by Marc Johnson on double bass, Leandro Pellegrino on guitar and Rafael Barata to the battery.

 

Events - 19 July

The second evening will move to the Fortress of Montalcinoanother beautiful setting with a medieval flavour, which will welcome a guitar virtuoso who has long touched the hearts of jazz fans and beyond: Mike Stern Band. Accompanied by Lemi Stern (electric guitar, ngoni, vocals), Bob Franceschini (sax), Jimmy Haslip (electric bass) and Dennis Chambers (drums), will bring to the stage of Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2023 the fusion atmosphere of his most famous songs.

 

Events - 20 July

Jazz & Wine continues with a programme of excellence, bringing international jazz icon to Europe for the first time Peter Erskine Quartetwho will perform at the Montalcino Fortress with Alan Easter (piano), Darek Oles (double bass) and George Garzone (sax).

 

Events - 21 July

The international soul of Jazz & Wine in Montalcino will also be breathed on Friday 21 July with an unmissable stage of the 50th anniversary and final tour of The Manhattan Transfera group that has been providing thrills for decades with its unique style and the virtuosity of its members.

 

Events - 22 July

On Saturday 22 July, Jazz & Wine participants will have the pleasure of listening live to the Tiromancino, who will be making a stop at the Fortezza di Montalcino during their Summer Tour to deliver a whirlwind of emotions with old and new songs.

 

Events - 23 July

Finally, on Sunday 23 July, the extraordinary singer-songwriter will perform Noa (aka Achinoam Nin). With an unparalleled sensitivity and a rare ability to weave musical genres and languages, Noa embodies the very quintessence of international jazz. Her notes will envelop the audience in an emotional embrace, transporting them on an unforgettable musical journey. 

 

Where to eat and where to stay on the dates of Jazz & Wine 2023

 

In this evocative programme dedicated to the music and jazz soul of Montalcino, a place of honour will be held by wine and wineries in the areawhich form the other part of the soul of this enchanting village. In addition to the tastings which will accompany the musical performances in fact, Jazz & Wine 2023 is also an opportunity to discover the secrets of the most renowned wineries and admire the beauty of the Tuscan countryside.

 

 

Where to stay

 

What better location for stay during Jazz & Wine in Montalcino if not the prestigious Castello Banfi Wine Resorthosting the opening night of the festival? 

The entire resort complex is dedicated to the wellness, at relax and the excellence food and wine of the region. Guests can stay at theIl Borgo Hotelwhere medieval architecture meets the refinement of the furnishings, the charm of halls and rooms of yesteryear meets the comfort and modern-day technology, and where the professionalism and the courtesy of the staff best express the traditional Tuscan hospitality.

 

 

Activities 

 

In addition to attending Jazz & Wine, the programme for those visiting Montalcino during this period can be enriched with wonderful opportunities, such as horseback riding in the hills, the visit to cellars and vineyardsor the encounter with traditional Tuscan culinary delights at La Taverna or at the restaurant La Sala dei Grappoli.

The stay at the Castello Banfi Wine Resort will allow you to rediscover the harmony and serenity necessary to fully immerse yourself in the musical suggestions of the evening events of Jazz & Wine in Montalcino. An unparalleled experience, where music, excellent wines and the charm of the Tuscan hills come together in a symphony of emotions.