Wine Feast in Bolzano: Tirolensis Ars Vini

On May 28th, 2011 Bolzano hosts a very important event about wines in Italy: the 15th edition of the “Wine Party” of the “Tirolensis Ars Vini” (TAV) from 11am till 11pm. This event about Italian gastronomy will take place at the Thurnhof estate in Bolzano/ Aslago, Via Castel Flavon 7.

This is the program of this event in Bolzano: wine tasting classes organized by famous South Tyrol wine producers, who will also present their newest wines; South Tyrolean traditional dishes, music thanks to the “Dodiciville” band and the jazz quartet “Pekato”.

The wine producers who will present their wines at the Wine Feast in Bolzano are: A. Berger - Thurnhof, J. Mayr - Unterganznerhof, Loacker Schwarhof, A. Menz - Popphof, G. Mumelter - Griesbauerhof, F. Pfeil - Ansitz Kränzel, U. Piccolruaz - Laimburg, H. Pohl – Marinushof.

For more information: Thurnhof, Andreas Berger, tel. +39- 0471 285 446 – Don’t miss this event!

Val Martello, the berries valley !

Val Martello is a Val Venosta secondary valley, located in the western part of South Tyrol. Val Martello is famous thank its farms in Italy, its uncontaminated landscape, because it’s included in the Stelvio National Park, and as a destination for quiet winter or summer holidays in Italy.

Apart being the ideal Italy holidays destination for nature fans, Val Martello is famous also thanks to its berries ; they mature at a height of 1800 meters and this fact gives them an inimitable taste !

The queen of berries is the strawberry, feasted thanks to huge gastronomic event taking place in Val Martello on June 25th and 26th, during which the biggest strawberry tart in the world will be cut, with music, many initiatives for children and a South Tyrolean typical market !

Südtirol Jazz festival 2011 in South Tyrol

Music fans can book their Italy summer vacations in South Tyrol, as this year the 29th edition of the “South Tyrol Jazz Festival” will take place here. From June 24th till July 3rd, many jazz concerts will take place not just in Bolzano, South Tyrol most important city, but even in other cities like Brunico, Bressanone, Merano and Vipiteno.

Many concerts are free…and during these concerts it’s possible to see internationally famous artists playing in public places, streets, medieval castles, farms, hotels in South Tyrol, Italy restaurants, theaters, in the Renon train and in some firms as well!

Other events taking place during the “South Tyrol Jazz Festival” are: “Jazz & Wine”, Jazz on the Mountains”, Jazz & Banking by Cassa di Risparmio/Sparkasse”, and other original music events called “Jazz Train” and “Jazz Boat”. Jazz fans can’t miss this event, combining holidays in Italy with good music!