Travel & Wine
Wine-lovers and gourmands will flock again this year to South Tyrol’s International Wine Festival and Culinaria in Meran, Italy, from November 10 to 12. Almost 500 wineries from around the globe will attend, including 101 estates from the International Top Selected wines, as well as nearly 70 bio wineries. A tidbit that whets wine-connoisseurs whistles: A 2006 Bordeaux from Pichon Comtesse will be available that is described by one critic as “just like the 1996 vintage, but better.” Another highlight is the auction of the “white gold from Alba,” the white truffle, which takes place with direct bidding connections from Hong Kong and Berlin, in the new GourmetArena at the Thermal Square in Meran. Anyone can bid! www.meranowinefestival.com The weekend Festival is the culmination of a 3-week luxury food and wine showcase called “VinoCulture” held in nearby Tirol Dorf. With the motto “Made in the Alps,” this show will focus on wines from the Swiss Canton of Valais and edible oils for the alps, such as pumpkin seed, grape seed, and thistle oil, among other delicacies. www.vinoculti.com