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Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2022: Banfi wines

Connoisseurs know it well: nothing goes well with good wine as the jazz musicwhose warm and vibrant notes warm the heart, just as an excellent Brunello or Chianti wine captivates the palate. The marriage of jazz and wine can be described as historic, especially in Montalcino, the land of Brunello and Moscadello, where for the past 25 years the Jazz & Wine in Montalcinoa festival dedicated to music and wine, conceived by the Banfi winery together with the Rubei family of the Alexander Platz in Rome and the Municipality of Montalcino.

In the breathtaking setting of the Montalcino Fortress and for the opening night on 19 July at Castello Banfi, internationally renowned jazz artists will perform live every night, in a programme full of excitement and novelties, thanks to the artistic direction of Eugenio Rubei. 

Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2022: the programme

The Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2022 programme begins the 19 July in an exceptional location: the historic Castello Banfi, situated in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, in Poggio alle Mura, and will continue throughout the week inside the evocative Montalcino Fortress, until the grand closing on Sunday 24 July. Every evening, starting from 21.45jazz music will be the undisputed star of Montalcino evenings, and will only share its stage with good wine.

Events - 19 July

The first artist to take the stage will be Jacques Morelenbauminternationally renowned cellist, who will warm the air with his warm and passionate Brazilian jazz. With him, Lula Galvão on guitar, Rafael Barata on drums and Paula Morelenbaum on vocals. The opening evening of Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2022 will be held at the Castello Banfia romantic and charming setting, known and appreciated by wine lovers and ready to be discovered by those who have never been there before.

Events - 20 July

On the second day, the location changes, but the atmosphere is no less impressive: to host the famous jazz musician Ron Carter (accompanied by Jimmy Greene on sax, Renee Rosnes on piano and Payton Crossley on drums) will be the Fortress of Montalcino.

Events - 21 July

On the third day, 21 July, there will be a performance by theAlexanderplatz National Orchestra conducted by Maestro Franco Piana and born on the initiative of Eugenio Rubei, artistic director of Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2022. The evening continues on the notes of guitarist and composer Francesco Bruno & his 4et with the project Blue sky above the dreamers.

Events - 22 July

The fourth day is a very important stage for all fans: Richard Galliano, the French jazz musician famous throughout the world for revolutionising the history of jazz thanks to his interpretation with the accordion, will celebrate his 50th career with a live concert at Jazz & Wine in Montalcino in Fortezza.

Events - 23 July

On the fifth day, you can again immerse yourself in the hot Brazilian summer, to the rhythm of the bass of John Patituccibattery of Rogerio Boccato and the guitar of Yotam Silberstein. This formidable trio has managed to fuse the liveliness of Brazilian music with the passion and emotional intensity of chamber music, for a reinterpretation of the very concept of jazz.

Events - 24 July

The last day is dedicated to Paolo Rubei, who recently passed away: to pay tribute to him, on stage at the Montalcino Fortress, his lifelong friend Mario Biondi, special guest of Daniele Scannapieco 5etan energetic quintet combining the energy of jazz with the sweetness of soul.

Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2022: Banfi wine tasting

At Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2022 there is of course not only music but also the good wine. The event is born on the initiative of the Banfi winery who, together with the Rubei family (responsible for the artistic side), every year devote themselves with care and professionalism to theorganisation of the entire eventoffering all enthusiasts the opportunity to tasting the best wines of the region.

The proposal of Banfi is refined, exclusive and focuses on both wines profoundly linked to the Montalcino territory, as well as the world-famous Tuscan excellences, such as Chianti, without forgetting some renowned sparkling and still Piedmontese appellations.

Among the wines that go best with theJazz soul of Montalcino there is certainly the Brunelloa wine with a sweet, fruity bouquet like a night spent under the stars listening to great artists, or the Moscadellowith a fresh and sparkling aroma that harmonises well with the lively notes of Brazilian jazz music, or the Rosso di Montalcinoideal to accompany typical local dishes such as pappardelle with rabbit ragout or truffles.