The project of the Sanguis Jovis research and training centre was born from the desire to increase and spread the culture of Sangiovese. The presentation will be at Vinitaly, on 9 April at 15:00, at the Castello Banfi stand (Hall 9/D6)

(Montalcino, 31 March 2017) - The Banfisi Foundation is the promoter of the Sanguis Jovis project, a research and training centre of excellence on Sangiovese. The Alta Scuola del Sangiovese, whose objective is to increase and spread the culture of this vine, will help give Montalcino a further, innovative, distinctive positioning in the world of wine, both internationally and nationally.

President of Sanguis Jovisè Professor Attilio Scienza of the University of Milan, Scientific Director Professor Alberto Mattiacci of the Sapienza University of Rome, both members of the Scientific Committee of the Banfi Foundation.

The centre's programme is mainly carried out through three complementary lines of activity, which are scientific research, with the conception and conduction of experimental projects; advanced training, with courses and seminars aimed at forming a new wine culture, addressed both to young graduates and people already employed in the sector; and communication of knowledge, through popularisation materials.

The project will be extensively illustrated at Vinitaly, during a press conference scheduled for Sunday 9 April at 15:00, at the Castello Banfi stand (Hall 9/D6).

Interested journalists are kindly invited to attend.

This occasion will also see the presentation of the first edition of the Summer School Sanguis Jovis, which will be held at OCRA Scuola Permanente dell'Abitare (Via Boldrini 4, Montalcino), from 25 to 30 September 2017 and will have as its theme: Sangiovese 4.0, scientific and cultural innovation for Sangiovese in the world.

For information contact:

Lorella Carresi - PR & Communication Manager - Banfi

e-mail: lorella.carresi@banfi.it - tel.: 0577 840 111

website: www.castellowww.banfi.it

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Castello Banfi was reviewed by the The Telegraphwinning a score of 9/10.

"If you love Italian wine, and Brunello in particular, you will no doubt have heard of Banfi. The sprawling estate accommodates the small luxury resort overlooking the vineyards, with a gourmet restaurant and winery, all designed for the many wine lovers who come to stay here after a tasting."

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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo, has entered the top 10 Italy's most luxurious hotels of Tripadvisor, ranking No. 5.

Il Borgo among the most luxurious hotels in Italy according to Tripadvisor

"A land of vineyards and gentle slopes, Tuscany is the perfect crossroads between good food and refined luxury. And this castle-resort, nestling amidst the rows of vines, synthesises the two characteristics well: the period atmosphere does not conceal the refinement and comfort of the structure, which comprises just 6 rooms and 8 suites, all furnished with unique details. The hotel is part of a complex that also incorporates the restaurant, wine cellar, swimming pool and a mini-gym. On request, it is possible to have personalised massages in the room, while all the beauty products in the hotel are based on Brunello di Monatalcino produced by the winery.

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Castello Banfi prepares to welcome participants with an aperitif on Friday 25 November

Montalcino has started to come alive with the reconnaissance operations carried out last Saturday, but the highlight will be the three upcoming days dedicated to scrutineering and racing.

The first one will be dedicated to the historic rally and the shakedown at Tavernelle, and will end with the presentation of the crews that will parade on the starting grid, after the prestigious convivial event at Castello Banfi, which also for the 2016 edition enthusiastically and collaboratively supported the Tuscan Rewind which, in addition to racing cars, brings many enthusiasts back to the splendid Montalcino, who will also appreciate the riches of the territory, first and foremost the prestigious wines known throughout the world.

Tuscan Rewind Seventh Edition

The rally promises spectacle; and not to be forgotten is that following the rally there will be the challengers for the A112 Abarth Terra Cup with the Autobianchi of the unrestrained trophy drivers and behind the regularity the non-competitive parade of cars of historic interest.

Banfi has been one of the main sponsors of Tuscan Rewind since the very first edition.

www.tuscanrewind.com

For years, Castello Banfi - Il Borgo has collaborated with the SAFI ELIS Institute.

The SAFI ELIS Institute offers a five-year, state-of-the-art vocational education in the hotel and food and wine sector, alternating traditional teaching with work-based learning through activities that take place in companies that have an agreement with the Institute, including Castello Banfi - Il Borgo, Hotel de la Minerve, Hotel Palazzo Manfredi, Ristorante Il Pagliaccio, Ristorante Metamorfosi, Ristorante La Parolina and many others.

The SAFI ELIS Enogastronomic Institute, from school desks to gourmet restaurants

In order to facilitate professional, training and academic choices, the Institute has an internal Guidance and Placement Department to help students discover and enhance their professional and human skills and competences.

At the end of the five years of schooling, 40% of the SAFI ELIS students go on to university - enrolling in faculties such as chemistry, dietary sciences, education sciences, mathematical sciences, economics, law, communications - the remaining 60% enter the world of work, taking advantage of the many possibilities offered by the sector.

In order to enrol, it is necessary to attend the open school where it will be possible to obtain all the information on the educational offerings of the SAFI ELIS Institute, participate in a free orientation activity aimed at the elaboration of the future school choice and participate in a pastry lesson with a tasting of what has been prepared.

The dates on which you can make an appointment for theopen school are:
18 November
1-16 December
12- 20-27 January
10 February
For information and bookings call 06.43.560.392 send e-mail to info@elis.org
Website:http://safi.elis.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELIS.org.SAFI/

Make your autumn special: on 29 October, take part in the #photowalk among the vineyards at Castello Banfi!

Take your photos and describe the magic on Instagram with the hashtag #invignaconbanfi #banfiexperience #photowalk #castellobanfi #banfivini. The mentions to use will be @castellobanfi_ilborgo, @banfivini > We are waiting for you!

For further information: Enoteca Banfi tel. 0577.877500, e-mail: marketing@banfi.it.

Places for lunch at theBanfi Wine Shop are limited, reservation is recommended (registration via this website does not directly register for the lunch, you must write or call the above-mentioned contacts).

Photowalk at Castello Banfi

Programme of the day:

• 11:00 arrival of participants at the Castello Banfi Enoteca and registration
• 11:30 departure for the vineyards, accompanied by Castello Banfi staff
• 13.00 Return to the Enoteca for an aperitif offered free of charge to all participants
• 13.30 light lunch with a tasting of local cured meats and cheeses paired with Banfi wines, at a special cost of 15.00 per person
• 15.00 for lunch participants, it will be possible to visit the wineries exclusively: accompanied by a guide who will illustrate the winemaking process, the group will have access to the Horizon project area, at the forefront of winemaking high quality wines, and to the majestic ageing cellars, where it will be possible to walk around 7000 barriques and 120hl barrels.
• Possibility of an independent visit to the Glass and Bottle Museum, located inside the Poggio alle Mura Castle.

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Thursday, 14 July 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Complex of S. Agostino di MontalcinoMOS Matter of Stuff presents the First Edition of Montalcino Design Week 2016showcasing a preview of the design pieces developed during the "MOS Designer Residencies Competition"which saw the winners Alessandro Zambelli, Nina Cho, Olga Bielawska, Tim Vanlier, Tomas Gabzdil Libertiny, Studio Uufie.

"MOS Designer Residencies Competition is an international competition promoted since December 2015 by MOS Matter of Stuff in collaboration with OCRA Officina CReativa dell'Abitare and Permanent School of Living.

Montalcino Design Week 2016

In this first edition, 120 entries were received from all over the world: the jury composed of Sofia Steffenoni and Simona Auteri fwaved Matter of Stuff, Sebastian Bergne designer and visiting professor, Edoardo Milesi OCRA and Archos, Giovanni Cutolo former President Fondazione ADI Collezione Compasso d'Oro and representatives of selected marble and metal companies, identified those projects that best combined innovation, technology, design and creativity.

I 6 winners were able to develop their project research in collaboration with the two companies Toscari and Carrara Design Factory during a month of residence 18 April to 14 May 2016aiming for a new approach to design in the two materials, marble and metal.

Banfi embraced the project and is one of the initiative's main partners.

The exhibition will remain open to the public 14 July to 30 November 2016.

More info: MONTALCINO DESIGN WEEK 2016

For the nineteenth consecutive year, jazz music returns among the Brunello di Montalcino vineyards. From 12 to 17 July, Italian and international musicians of great artistic prestige will celebrate the encounter between great jazz music and quality wine on the Montalcino stage.

Born from the collaboration between Banfi, the well-known wine company of Montalcinothe Rubei family of the Alexanderplatz in Rome and the Municipality of Montalcino, the prestigious event has in store a rich calendar that ranges from various jazz forms, with 6 concerts from 12 to 17 July. For the 19th consecutive year, Italian and international musicians of great artistic prestige will celebrate on the Montalcino stage the encounter between great jazz music and quality wine.

Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2016

The date for the first concert, Tuesday 12 July, is within the historic walls of Castello Banfi, with the trio of African-American pianist and singer Johnny O'Neal. From 13th July, the festival moves to the 14th-century Montalcino Fortress with a big band - 20 elements in all - created to celebrate the great combination that has made this festival famous throughout the world: the Jazz & Wine Orchestra directed by Mario Corvini (ft. Ronnie Cuber and Susanna Stivali). On 14 July, the festival continues with Ronnie Cuber and Tonino Horta Quintet.

Friday 15 July is the turn of Leghorn-born Bobo Rondelli, who presents his theatre project 'Ciampi ve lo faccio vedere io' on the Ilcinese stage. Saturday 16 July continues with the sax of Gaetano Partipilo in 'Besides Live'. Special guest for the Jazz&Wine festival is the splendid, groove-laden voice of Simona Bencini, historic voice of Dirotta su Cuba. An extraordinary finale awaits us on Sunday 17 July, with the debut on the Jazz&Wine stage in Montalcino of the internationally renowned Italian jazz musician Paolo Fresu Quintet.

Jazz & Wine News

This edition of the festival is accompanied by a great novelty. On 12 July, on the occasion of the opening concert at Castello Banfi, the works realised during Montalcino Wine and Design Week will be presented to the press. Six internationally renowned designers developed their works in collaboration with leading Tuscan marble and metal producers. The works, on display in the following days at OCRA and Castello Banfi, will be auctioned during the Fashion & Design Week in London next September. The project is the result of Banfi's collaboration with Matter of Stuff (a London-based design platform founded in 2014 by architects Simona Autieri and Sofia Steffenoni) and OCRA (Officina Creativa dell'Abitare, a workshop of art and culture, a point of reference in the Montalcino area, where talents and ideas related to the concept of Living are cultivated).

For the nineteenth consecutive year, two such intimate and intense pleasures, jazz music and great quality wine, are celebrating their exciting encounter in the symbolic town of Brunello, Montalcino, with increasing success. The twinning between Jazz&Wine in Montalcino, Jazz&Wine of Peace in Cormòns and Zola Jazz&Wine is confirmed. Tuscany, then, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Emilia, united under the banner of quality music and good wine. An unmissable comparison, with different territorial and productive realities, but united by the same passion for great jazz.

The festival will also be a tribute to the memory of the late Giampiero Rubei, the creator, soul and heart of Jazz&Wine. In the name of continuity, the Artistic Direction is entrusted to his son, Paolo Rubei.

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