Castello Banfi - The Village recommended by Andrew Harper

In the latest issue of Hideaway Report by Andrew Harper, Castello Banfi was selected among the most striking properties in the Montalcino area.

To receive a recommendation from Mr Harper, the establishment must possess exceptional character, a commitment to classic hospitality and in-depth local knowledge.

Castello Banfi - The Village recommended by Andrew Harper

The elegant Tuscan style of our rooms and suites, the memorable cooking class, La Sala dei Grappoli and its refined cuisine, the Bottle and Glass Museum, the swimming pool overlooking the vineyards: Harper discovers the Castle and our hospitality during his trip to Italy.

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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo: bucolic exhilaration, according to the editorial staff of "TOP 100 Hotels in Italy

"Not just a holiday but a lifestyle; not just relaxation, taste and fun, but culture, art and history fused into an authentic emotion, beyond time: Castello Banfi - Il Borgo is an oasis framing a dream in the Tuscan countryside, a place to live, an unforgettable experience...".
This is the opening of the report dedicated to Castello Banfi - Il Borgo, which is included in the Top 100 best hotels in Italy, compiled annually by Edizioni Avant Gards.
To find out more, we invite you to read the full report.

 

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Banfi and the Christmas Gospel concert. The Chicago High Spirits in Montalcino on 21 December

After several years of absence, the classic Christmas Gospel concert returns to Montalcino organised by Banfi.

As a testament to its love of jazz music (Jazz & Wine in Montalcino) and to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holidays, Banfi is hosting on Sunday 21 December at 21.30 (Church of Sant'Agostino, Montalcino - Free Entrance) i Chicago High Spirits.

Banfi and the Christmas Gospel Concert

The group of Chicago High Spirits is composed of eight elements, which lead us to the essence of Spiritual and Gospel Song music, with unequalled power and persuasive force, the result of the performers' work and instinct. The singers have sumptuous voices, with accents that are at times raucous and at other times dulcet, and they shine for the variety and diversity of their repertoire, distinguished by their superb harmony, great cohesion and vocal power.

The talented New York vocalist stands out in the group Joy Garrison, who had already thrilled the large and enthusiastic audience at the opening concert at Castello Banfi of the 2013 edition of the Jazz & Wine in Montalcino festival with his performance.

The constant commitment of the members is the basis of their successes all over the world; collaborations with internationally renowned performers include Bocelli, Zucchero, Crawford, Amii Stewart, Ricciarelli, Gasdia. Their appearances at the Vatican Concert for the Pope in Mondovisione in 1995 and at the Artists' Jubilee were important.

Castello Banfi official sponsor of the 5th edition of Tuscan Rewind

The fifth edition of the Tuscan Rewind, the evocative dirt track race for historic cars. 
 
"This event is growing in the estimation of many drivers and above all foreign drivers, attracted by the history of these special stages and the fascinating location," emphasises Vito Piarulli, inventor of Tuscan Rewind. "Tuscan Rewind is also taking root locally, with important partners confirming their support and with new sponsors approaching. Castello Banfi, partner of the first hour, is now main sponsor and active supporter on race days, also offering an aperitif, with its famous wines, to all crews on Friday late afternoon".

Castello Banfi official sponsor of the 5th edition of Tuscan Rewind

 
The race will see among its protagonists some of the greatest Italian and international rally champions of all times.Once again this year, Castello Banfi, which has been following Tuscan Rewind since the first edition, in addition to providing the Estate's great wines to award the winners of the numerous races and categories, is offering the winner of the Historic category a weekend stay in the splendid Castello Banfi-Il Borgo.

Condé Nast Traveler: Castello Banfi Il Borgo at #19 in the list of Europe's best hotels

19. Castello Banfi il Borgo, Tuscany, Italy
Reader ratings: 90,467
Nestled among 7,100 rolling acres of vineyards and olive groves near Montalcino, Castello Banfi, producer of some of the region's best known wines, has opened its doors to overnight guests. The dwellings of the people who worked at the castle have been transformed into sumptuous accommodation that encapsulates good living in the Tuscan style. The 14 rooms, housed in 18th-century stone structures adjacent to the 12th-century castle, have retained some elements of the original structure, from wood-beamed ceilings to sunken windows and terracotta floors, and are done up in a bright, elengate palette that includes silk draperies with delicate patterns, upholstered sofas and absurdly comfortable beds with romantic canopies. The special treatment includes a complimentary bottle of brunello, an LCD TV hidden in a fake bookcase, and high-speed Internet - a rarity in these parts. The Taverna serves well-prepared Tuscan dishes and, of course, an extensive wine list. An infinity pool dominates the bucolic view of the vineyards.

 

The UIV at Castello Banfi

It is at Castello Banfi that the UIV will meet, l'Italian Wine Unionat the national conference on 18 and 19 September.

During the event, there will also be a press conference at which forecasts for the 2014 harvest, which has now begun, will be given by Unione Italiana Vini and ISMEA.

Italian Wine Union: what to know

Founded in 1985, the UIV has become the expression of Italian wine businesses, with its approximately 500 companies, different souls that make up the supply chain and represent a turnover equal to 70% of theItalian wine exports.

The UIV safeguards the interests in the political arena, guarantees the development of the wine sector in Italy according to the rules of transparency and the free market, and promotes the culture of vine and wine in Italy and worldwide.

Castello Banfi - Il Borgo among the top 10 'Wine Country Hotels' in the world

For all wine-loving tourists comes to the aid of the top 10 'World's Most Luxurious Wine Country Hotels', compiled by the US portal www.fodors.com, in which solutions for all budgets coexist, from the simple agritourism to the most exclusive hotels between the rows of vines, true jewels of luxury and comfort, which embellish wine tourism in every corner of the world.
Among these, the only Italian structure to be mentioned, is Castello Banfi - Il Borgo. This exclusive hotel represents the place where elegance and passion for the world of wine come together, creating a refined ambience, a place where one can relax immersed in the Tuscan countryside, in one of the most evocative and best-preserved historical places in this part of Tuscany.

 

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The Mariani Family and the 'Icon and Innovators' Award at Cornell University

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My dream of Tuscany

A fascinating journey-article by journalist John O'Connor for Travel magazine, discovering Tuscany and some of the most beautiful locations in the province of Siena, including Castello Banfi - Il Borgo.

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Castello Banfi Il Borgo wins the Certificate of Excellence 2014

Castello Banfi - The Borgo wins the Certificate of Excellence 2014the most important award provided for by TripAdvisor, the travel web portal where user reviews determine the outcome. More than 200 positive reviews made this important milestone possible.

Above all, couples and families, who, with their excellent evaluations of both the services and the finely restored structure, the elegance of the rooms and the spaces of the estate, have decreed the success of Castello Banfi - Il Borgo. Also excellent were the scores for the tastings at the Enoteca Banfi, as well as those for the meals consumed at the charming Taverna Banfi, already in first place in the ranking of restaurants in the area on the same search engine.

Recently, the elegant hotel, immersed in the rolling hills of the Banfi estate, was also ranked among the 13 top-rated facilities by users of the Trip Advisor portal in the Montalcino area: the dream location, the staff and services, and the unique link with the world of wine, make Banfi Castle - The Village one of the most highly rated 'Traveller's Choice'.