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THE WINEHUNTER AWARD – THE OFFICIAL GUIDE RELEASE

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The Merano WineFestival awaits you once again in 2022 to celebrate its 31st edition from November 4th through November 8th!

The event will be hosted in the fancy halls of the Kurhaus, as per usual.
Your health will be protected by several security measures, including a reduced maximum quantity of visitor to indoor areas.
This on the other hand offers a unique opportunity to discover the Merano WineFestival’s spirit like 30 years ago.
Space, Time and an undistrubed conversation directly with the producers!

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Program 2022

FRI - 4 Nov

MWF DIGITAL - Discover the WineHunterHUB!
Opening 31° Merano WineFestival 2022
10.30

Traditional sabering of the bottles
Opening toast to the 30 years of Merano WineFestival with the beheaded bottles of sparkling wine!
The WineHunter in Action!
Wine Italia – The WH Wine Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Inside the Kurhaus, a selection of The WineHunter Award 2022-winning wines from Italy.

WineHunter Area
10.00 – 18.00

The WineHunter Area offers the opportunity to taste more than 350 wines from all over Italy in one place, and will be managed by a team of sommeliers who, in addition to providing a professional service, will give all the necessary information about each wine presented.
Wine International - The WH Wine Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Spotlight Guest Country: Georgia
Tasting of over 100 selected wines from all over the world.
Club Amici del Sigaro Toscano
10:00 - 18:00

Cigar tastings on the terrace of the Kurhaus
Food-Spirits-Beer SESSION 1 – The WH Culinaria Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Inside the GourmetArena, Passeggiata Lungo Passirio, a selection of gastronomic products from the culinary world, to beers and spirits. Furthermore discover the sortiment of consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories and equipment.

Territorium&Consortium
10.00 – 18.00

Territorium and Consortium a chance to discover the sortiment of the consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories.
Buyering&Financial Area
10:00 - 18:00

Special exhibition area dedicated to buyer groups
Show Cooking
10.00 - 18.00

Showcookings, with special ingredients from the regions of Campania and Abruzzo.
Red Wave - Fuori Salone
10.00 – 18.00

Merano WineFesitval in everyday life
Outdoor area, in Corso della Libertà, into which the WineFestival extends thanks to an elegant red carpet (Red Wave)
With special dedicated exhibition areas to the consortia of Sannio, Oltrepò Pavese and Barbera D'Asti e Monferrato.
Open for interested
Buyering&Financial Club
10.00 - 18.00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounges

Buyering&Financial Club
12.00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounges
Masterclass: Consorzio di Tutela Vini Dop Terre di Cosenza
Exclusive Lunch
Dalle 12:00

Restaurant Schloss Kallmünz Exclusive Lunch and presentation by “Colterenzio”

Event by invitation
MASTERCLASS
11:00 - 12:00

Cantina Aldeno - Trentino in a Glass
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

(Guided tasting in Italian)
Naturae et Purae Talks
11.00 - 12.00

Academy Merano:
Malvasia: From the Aeolian Islands to Istria through the Lofote Islands. History of a wine that shaped culture.

(Guided tasting and presentation in Italian language)
Naturae et Purae Talks
12:00 - 17:00

Academy Meran:
Tasting Area Malvasia
MASTERCLASS
13:00 - 14:00

Kellerei Kaltern - Sauvignon Blanc – Quintessence in the course of time
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

(Guided Tasting)
Summit "Breath and Cry of the Earth"
14:00 - 15:00

Sources of water. The vaults of life
Limited space! Quickly register here

Territorium&Consortium
15:00

Consorzio di Tutela della Barbera Vini d’Asti e del Monferrato
Red Wave - Fuori Salone
Tasting of old vintages, all Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore
MASTERCLASS
15.00 - 16.00

Castello Banfi - From Brunello to international grape varieties
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

(Guided tasting in Italian)
Summit "Breath and Cry of the Earth"
15.15 - 16.15

Puccini Theater
Wine&Sustainability: Usefulness and use of certificates
Limited space! Quickly register here!

Tobacco
15:30

The cigar Toscano Antica Tradizione encounters the passito
Discover the product by La Regola combined with cioccolate by Noalya.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Flavio Nuti (La Regola) and Alessio Tessieri (Noalya)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
Summit "Breath and Cry of the Earth"
16.30 - 17.30

Sustainability: The Abruzzo region model compared with New Zealand
Limited space! Quickly register here!

Tobacco
16:30

The cigar Toscano Puccini encounters beer
Discover the product by Baladin combined with cioccolate by Noalya.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Grand Vizier and Sultan of the Brunets Cico Fallarini and Alessio Tessieri (Noalya)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
MASTERCLASS
17.00 - 18.00

Donne Del Vino / All for one, Pinot Noir for all!
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

(Guided tasting in Italian)
Bookpresentation
17:30 - 18:30

"Il Bicchiere D'Argento"

Hotel Therme Merano - Zedern Lounge
Presentation of the book "Il Bicchiere D'Argento" by Cucchiaio d'Argento in collaboration with Luca Gardini
Limited space! Quickly register here!
MERANO WINEFESTIVAL CINEMATIC OPENING
18:30 - 19:45

"30 Years filled with dream"
Puccini Theater
Short films:

THE DREAM OF THE ARCHDUIKE: Merano comes in scene - Tribute to Johann of Habsburg
THE DREAM OF LUIS RAIFER. LR: Inspired by Luis Raifer. Colterenzio
THE SUN OF SICILY LIGHTS UP THE DREAMS: Wine is sunlight! by Giovanna

Event on invitation. Limited free tickets available. Preregister here!
Exclusive Dinner
20:00

"Abruzzo Sostenibile" Exclusive Dinner: an evening dedicated to the project Sustainable Abruzzo. Event by invitation in Circolo Unificato

SAT - 5 Nov

MWF DIGITAL - Discover the WineHunterHUB!
Wine Italia SESSION 1 – The WH Wine Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Inside the Kurhaus, a selection of The WineHunter Award 2022-winning wines from Italy.

WineHunter Area
10.00 – 18.00

The WineHunter Area offers the opportunity to taste more than 350 wines from all over Italy in one place, and will be managed by a team of sommeliers who, in addition to providing a professional service, will provide all the necessary information about each wine presented.
Wine International - The WH Wine Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Spotlight Guest Country: Georgia
Tasting of over 100 selected wines from all over the world.
Club Amici del Sigaro Toscano
10.00 - 18.00

Cigar tastings on the terrace of the Kurhaus
Food-Spirits-Beer SESSION 1 – The WH Culinaria Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Inside the GourmetArena, Passeggiata Lungo Passirio, a selection of gastronomic products from the culinary world, to beers and spirits. Furthermore discover the sortiment of consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories and equipment.

Territorium&Consortium
10.00 – 18.00

Territorium and Consortium a chance to discover the sortiment of the consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories.
Show Cooking
10.00 - 18.00

Showcookings, with special ingredients from the regions of Campania and Abruzzo.
Buyering&Financial Area
10.00 - 18.00

Special exhibition area dedicated to buyer groups
Red Wave - Fuori Salone
10.00 – 18.00

Merano WineFesitval in everyday life
Outdoor area, in Corso della Libertà, into which the WineFestival extends thanks to an elegant red carpet (Red Wave)
With special dedicated exhibition areas to the consortia of Sannio, Oltrepò Pavese and Barbera D'Asti e Monferrato.
Open for interested
Buyering&Financial Club
10.00 - 18.00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounges
Concorso "Emergente Sala"
09.30 - 12.30

“Miglior Chef Emergente d’Italia”, the competition reserved for young chefs under 30 that has now achieved great notoriety in the restaurant industry and that each year sees 40 young chefs competing
Moderator: Luigi Cremona
Location: Teatro Puccini

Naturae et Purae Talks
11.00 – 12.00

Academy Merano:
“De Clos en Clos – Le vigne del Signore: spiriti e spiritualità tra innovazione e crisi dei conventi”
And book presentation "Wine & Spirituality" by Anna Pakula

(Guided tasting and talk in Italian language)
MASTERCLASS
11:00 - 12:00

Leoni Wine Consulting & Università Degli Studi Della Tuscia
“ZEI” – Zero Enviromental Impact, beyond biological
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Buyering&Financial Club
12:00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounges
Masterclass: Verticale Col Vetoraz

Naturae et Purae Talks
12.00 - 16.00

Academy Merano:
Low Wine ABV – Talk and Masterclass

(Guided tasting and talk in Italian language)
MASTERCLASS
13:00 - 14:00

The Wine of Luca D'Attoma
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Tobacco
14:00

The cigar Toscano Originale 1891 encounters grappa
Discover the product by Nonino combined with cioccolate by Noalya.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Enrico Porro (Nonino) and Alessio Tessieri (Noalya)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
Emergente Sala
14:00 - 14:45

Toast of celebration for the winner of "Emergente Sala"
Summit "Breath and Cry of the Earth"
15:00 - 16:00

Puccini Theater
Fresh water and infrastructure for agriculture. Influences on marine environment and gourmet cuisine
Limited space! Quickly register here!

MASTERCLASS
15:00 - 16:00

Masciarelli - The Excellence Of Abruzzo
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Territorium&Consortium
15:00

Consorzio di Tutela della Barbera Vini d’Asti e del Monferrato
Red Wave - Fuori Salone
Wine and the Amphora
Tobacco
15:30

The cigar Toscano Antica Tradizione encounters barolo
Discover the product by Giovanni Sordo.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Elisa Rabino (Giovanni Sordo)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
Presentazione Libro
15.30 - 16.30

Hotel Therme Merano - Zedern Lounge
Book Presentation of "I Vini del Cuore" by Olga Sofia Schiaffino

Limited space! Quickly register here!

Summit "Breath and Cry of the Earth"
16.00 - 16.45

Puccini Theater
European policies on food safety
i>Limited space! Quickly register here!

Tobacco
16:30

The cigar Toscano Antica Tradizione encounters brunello
Discover the product by Carpineto.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Mauro Chiomito (Carpineto)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
MASTERCLASS
17:00 - 18:00

Podere La Regola - La Regola: The Essence of Cabernet Franc of the Tuscan Coast
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Summit "Breath and Cry of the Earth"
17:00 - 18:00

Puccini Theater
From Georgia to Naples: 8,000 years of history
Limited space! Quickly register here!

Small Plates Gala
18.45 - 22.00

Puccini Theater
Merano WineFestival 2022 - Small Plates Gala 2022

SUN - 6 Nov

MWF DIGITAL - Discover the WineHunterHUB!
Wine Italia SESSION 2 – The WineHunter Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Inside the Kurhaus, a selection of The WineHunter Award 2022-winning wines from Italy.

WineHunter Area
10.00 – 18.00

The WineHunter Area offers the opportunity to taste more than 350 wines from all over Italy in one place, and will be managed by a team of sommeliers who, in addition to providing a professional service, will provide all the necessary information about each wine presented.
Wine International - The WH Wine Selection
10.00 - 18.00

Spotlight Guest Country: Georgia
Degustazione di oltre 100 vini da tutto il mondo
Club amici del Sigaro Toscano
10.00 - 18.00

Cigar tastings on the terrace of the Kurhaus
Food-Spirits-Beer SESSION 2 – The WH Culinaria Selection
10.00 - 18.00

Inside the GourmetArena, Passeggiata Lungo Passirio, a selection of gastronomic products from the culinary world, to beers and spirits. Furthermore discover the sortiment of consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories and equipment.

Territorium&Consortium
10.00 – 18.00

Territorium and Consortium a chance to discover the sortiment of the consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories.
Buyering&Financial Area
10.00 - 18.00

Special exhibition area dedicated to buyer groups
Show Cooking
10.00 – 18.00

Showcookings, with special ingredients from the regions of Campania and Abruzzo.
Red Wave - Fuori Salone
10.00 – 18.00

Merano WineFesitval in everyday life
Outdoor area, in Corso della Libertà, into which the WineFestival extends thanks to an elegant red carpet (Red Wave)
With special dedicated Exhibitionareas of Consorzio di Tutela dei vini del Sannio, Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepò Pavese and Consorzio Barbera D'Asti e Monferrato.
Open for interested
Buyering&Financial Club
10.00 - 18.00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounge
Naturae et Purae Talks
10:30 - 12:30

Academy Merano:
Marittime wines: the extremes of viticulture by the sea.
MASTERCLASS
11:00 - 12:00

Nals Margreid - NAMA
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Exclusive Lunch
12.00

Restaurant Schloss Kallmünz Exclusive Lunch “Consorzio Tutela Custoza
Directions here!
Buyering&Financial Club
12:00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounges Masterclass: Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco
MASTERCLASS
13.00 - 14.00

Codice Citra - The Expression of Abruzzo's Terroir
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Naturae et Purae Talks
14.00 - 15.30

Academy Merano:
Terracruda: Insight into the world of amphorae
MASTERCLASS
15.00 - 16.00

Monteverro - 10 Jahre der Erde Monteverro, die Vertikale beginnend mit 2008
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Territorium&Consortium
15:00

Consorzio di Tutela della Barbera Vini d’Asti e del Monferrato
Red Wave - Fuori Salone
Nebbiolo Weine im Monferrato
Tobacco
15:30

The cigar Toscano Puccini encounters vermouth
Discover the product by Santon.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Alessandra Mauri (Santon)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
Tobacco
16:30

The cigar Toscano Puccini encounters negroamaro
Discover the product by Gianfranco Fino.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Simona Fino (Gianfranco Fino)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
MASTERCLASS
17:00 - 18:00

Borgogno - The Langhe will never be lost
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Special Dinner
20:00

Georgia meets Alto Adige
A culinaric experience
kitchen of Château Mukhrani
for reservations Hotel Aurora +39 0473 211800

Exclusive Dinner
Starting 20:00

Location: GourmetArena Campania & Georgia Exclusive Dinner: event on invitation
Exclusive Dinner
Starting 20:00

Location: TBD

MON - 7 Nov

MWF DIGITAL - Discover the WineHunterHUB!
Wine Italia SESSION 2 – The WineHunter Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Inside the Kurhaus, a selection of The WineHunter Award 2022-winning wines from Italy.

WineHunter Area
10.00 – 18.00

The WineHunter Area offers the opportunity to taste more than 350 wines from all over Italy in one place, and will be managed by a team of sommeliers who, in addition to providing a professional service, will provide all the necessary information about each wine presented.
Wine International - The WH Wine Selection
11.00 – 19.00

Spotlight Guest Country: Georgia Tasting of over 100 selected wines from all over the world.
Club Amici del Sigaro Toscano
10:00 - 18:00

Cigar tastings on the terrace of the Kurhaus
Food-Spirits-Beer SESSION 2 – The WH Culinaria Selection
10.00 – 18.00

Inside the GourmetArena, Passeggiata Lungo Passirio, a selection of gastronomic products from the culinary world, to beers and spirits. Furthermore discover the sortiment of consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories and equipment.

Territorium&Consortium
10.00 – 18.00

Territorium and Consortium a chance to discover the sortiment of the consortia for the protection of certified products of quality and excellence together with the best of craftsmanship in the sector's accessories.
Buyering&Financial Area
10:00 - 18:00

Special exhibition area dedicated to buyer groups
Show Cooking
10.00 - 18.00

Showcookings, with special ingredients from the regions of Campania and Abruzzo.
Red Wave - Fuori salone
10.00 – 18.00

Merano WineFesitval in everyday life
Outdoor area, in Corso della Libertà, into which the WineFestival extends thanks to an elegant red carpet (Red Wave)
With special dedicated exhibition areas to the consortia of Sannio, Oltrepò Pavese and Barbera D'Asti e Monferrato.
Open for interested
Buyering&Financial Club
10.00 – 18.00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounge
Buyering&Financial Club
11.00

Hotel Therme Merano - Gratsch&Lazag Lounge
Masterclass Bosca
MASTERCLASS
11:00 - 12:00

Zorzettig - Il Friulano: Every Year Its Identity
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

MASTERCLASS
13.00 - 14.00

San Salvatore 1988 - Paestum – Territorio Vocato
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Territorium&Consortium
15:00

Consorzio di Tutela della Barbera Vini d’Asti e del Monferrato
Red Wave - Fuori Salone
Monferrato Autochthonous Varieties
MASTERCLASS
15.00 - 16.00

Il Borro - Espressioni Del Sangiovese: Spumantizzato, Solo Acciaio, In Legno E Anfora
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Tobacco
15:30

The cigar Toscano Soldati encounters champagne
Discover the product by Encry Champagne.
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Enrico Baldin (Encry Champagne)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
Tobacco
16:30

The cigar Toscano Puccini encounters San Leonardo
A unicque cigar experience
An encounter with Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga (San Leonardo)

TASTINGS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AMICI DEL TOSCANO.
MASTERCLASS
17:00 - 18:00

Regione Campania - The White Wines of Campania that have been enduring time
Location: Hotel Therme Merano

Buyering&Financial Club
Starting 21:00

Buyering&Financial Party
Dedicated to The WineHunter Ambassadors

TUE - 8 Nov

MWF DIGITAL - Discover the WineHunterHUB!
Catwalk Champagne
10.00 – 16.00

Inside the Kurhaus, the closing event of the Merano WineFestival presents some of the best Maisone Du Champagne paired with selected culinary products.

Bio&dynamica
10.00 - 16.00

Biodynamic wines presented for tasting
Show Cooking
10.00 – 16.00

Show cooking on stage
Itinerari Miscelati
10:00 - 16:00

Mixology competition grand finale: 8 bartenders from all over Italy compete for the WineHunter Globe Platinum, a title for the best mixology cocktail and the best bartender drink.

Free preregistration required!
Special Guest
12:00 - 14:00

Merano WineFestival welcomes Sepp Reiter and Arunda,
with their top of the line sparkling wine.
Award Zierock
12:00 - 16:00

Under the sign of Zierock: The award.
Tobacco
15:00 - 16:00

Pipe&Champagne
Natural tobaccos and briar artisan products meet spirits, the gourmet pipe and their flavor combinations
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