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Toscana IGT
A Supertuscan that perfectly combines the best tradition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with the territory of Montalcino.
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Banfi at the top of the American charts
Important reviews come from the most important overseas publications for Castello Banfi's great wines: the Belnero 2005, an expression of the precious fruit of Banfi's 30-year commitment to quality in its constant pursuit of excellence, continues to receive new, enthusiastic praise.
In the American magazine Business Week, the well-known journalist Nick Passmore writes: 'Under the leadership of Cristina Mariani-May, Castello Banfi offers a great new wine, the Belnero 2005. Banfi is one of the best names in the Italian-American wine world, and I am happy to be the spokesperson for this great success'.
Banfi at the top of the American charts
James Sucklingpublishes in the prestigious magazine Wine Spectator a special report on the 1999 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, in which ample space is dedicated to the entire family of Brunellos signed Castello Banfi: high praise for the Brunello di Montalcino DOCGCastello Banfi94 points for the Poggio alle Mura 2004, the Brunello DOCG obtained from Sangiovese clones selected on the estate and, finally, 94 points for the prestigious Poggio all'Oro 1999the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riservaa prestigious cru that is only vinified in vintages of absolute excellence.
The Poggio alle Mura 2003 was also awarded 3 stars of excellence by the 2009 Food & Wine Magazine guide, while the Rosso di Montalcino 2008 was honoured by Decanter as 'Kerin O'Keefe's Best Rosso di Montalcino'.
On the Piedmont front, great praise for the Royal Rose 2009, the Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG suggested by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post of 10 February as the perfect match for any chocolate-based dessert.
Korea Wine Challenge 2010: silver medals for 'Poggio alle Mura 2005' and 'Chianti Classico Riserva 2006'!
March 2010, Korea - Banfi's latest excellent results at the Korea Wine Challenge 2010one of the most prestigious and influential international wine competitions.
Korea Wine Challenge 2010
Among the hundreds of wines tasted, more than 700 from 14 countries around the world, Castello Banfi wines achieved excellent results: the exclusive silver medal was awarded to 'Poggio alle Mura' 2005, the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG produced exclusively with Sangiovese from in-house clonal selection, a label that best represents Banfi's thirty years of research experience on this prestigious variety in Montalcino.
Also worth mentioning is the silver medal won by the Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2006, the most important label in the Banfi signature Chianti family, which stands out for its rich and complex aromatic baggage both on the nose and in the mouth and for the great power that makes it a wine with excellent ageing potential.
