An historical “pearl” of Montalcino and Banfi perfect balance between aromatic expression and acidity.
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San Angelo
San Angelo
Toscana IGT
A wine characterized by the typical fragrance of the Pinot Grigio variety with a classic Montalcino character.
Varieties
Pinot Grigio
Trellising System
high Cordon
Fermentation
In temperature-controlled (13-15°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
1988
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2023
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2022
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2019
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2017
AWARDS
LA WINE COMPETITION Silver
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2015
AWARDS
LA WINE COMPETITION Silver
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2014
AWARDS
ASIA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS Silver
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2013
AWARDS
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 94 - Platinum
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2011
AWARDS
WINEREVIEWONLINE.COM 90
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2008
AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL WINE JUDGING Gold
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1997
AWARDS
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIP Silver
Fontanelle
Fontanelle
Toscana IGT
A Chardonnay with Montalcino character, elegant and complex, fully expressing the peculiarities of the territory.
Varieties
Chardonnay
Trellising System
Spurred cordon, Banfi alberello
Fermentation
In temperature-controlled (16°C) French oak
barrique
Aging
In French oak and acacia barrique (350 l) with batonnage and roulage for 10 months
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
1988
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2018
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2015
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 93
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2009
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90
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2008
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90
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2001
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 2 Bicchieri
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1998
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 4 Grappoli
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1997
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 2 Bicchieri
CHARDONNAY DU MONDE Silver
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1996
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 2 Bicchieri
DUEMILAVINI 4 Grappoli
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1993
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 91 - 64a posizione
Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Toscana IGT
A captivating Supertuscan that combines four of the red grape varieties selected throughout Banfi's history as the best for the Montalcino vineyards.
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot
Trellising System
Spurred cordon, Banfi alberello
Fermentation
Temperature-controlled (25-30°) in combined Horizon steel and French oak vats
Aging
A brief wood passage – Sangiovese in casks (60 hl and 90 hl) and the other varieties in French oak barriques of 350 l
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
1999
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2017
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2016
AWARDS
ROBERTPARKER.COM 92
FALSTAFF 90
WINE SPECTATOR 94
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 93
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90
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2014
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2011
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
SAN DIEGO WINE CHALLENGE 92 - Gold
MUNDUS VINI Gold Medal
ASIA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS Gold
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2003
AWARDS
VERONELLI 92
WINE NEWS 90
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2002
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 2 Bicchieri
WINE NEWS 90
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2001
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 90
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1999
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 2 Bicchieri
DUEMILAVINI 4 Grappoli
WINE NEWS 91
Belnero
Belnero
Toscana IGT
Expression of the meeting between the Sangiovese, an emblematic vine of Montalcino and the peculiarities of the international vines implanted in this area.
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Trellising System
Spurred cordon, Banfi alberello
Fermentation
Controlled temperature (25-30° C) in Horizon steel and French oak hybrid tanks
Aging
In 350 l French oak barriques and in 60-90 hl French oak casks for 12- 14 months. A bottle aging follows
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
2005
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2021
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2018
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2017
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2014
AWARDS
LA WINES COMPETITION Silver
CRITICS CHALLENGE 95 - Best Super Tuscan - Platinum
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2013
AWARDS
WINEMAKER CHALLENGE Gold - 94
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2012
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
DECANTER 91
SAN DIEGO WINE AWARDS Gold - 94
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2011
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 94 - Platinum
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2010
AWARDS
CRITICS CHALLENGE INTERNATONAL WINE COMPETITION Best of Show Red - Best of Class Italian Red
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2009
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 92
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
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2008
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90
MUNDUS VINI Silver Medal
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2007
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90
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2005
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90
DUEMILAVINI 4 Grappoli
VERONELLI 90
CRITICS CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION Critics Platinum
ExcelsuS
ExcelsuS
Toscana IGT
A Supertuscan that perfectly combines the best tradition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with the territory of Montalcino.
Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Trellising System
Spurred cordon
Fermentation
Controlled temperature (25-30° C) in Horizon steel and French oak hybrid tanks
Aging
In 350 l French oak barriques for 18 months
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
1993
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2016
AWARDS
ROBERTPARKER.COM 94
THE WINE HUNTER Gold
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 93
WINE ENTHUSIAST 96 - TOP 100 Cellar Selections 2020
THE WINE HUNTER Gold
WINESCRITIC 94
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2015
AWARDS
ROBERT WHITLEY 100
WINE SPECTATOR 94
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 94
GILBERT & GAILLARD 93
THE DRINKS BUSINESS The Tuscan Masters
WINESCRITIC 93
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2012
AWARDS
DOCTORWINE 93
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 92
WINEMAKER CHALLENGE Platinum - wine of the year, best of show - red - 97
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2009
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 93
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2007
AWARDS
RESTAURANT WINE 4+ stars (excellent/exceptional)
WINE ENTHUSIAST 97
WINE SPECTATOR 95
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2004
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 93
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
L'ESPRESSO 16.5 - 4 Bottiglie
VERONELLI 3 Stelle
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2003
AWARDS
VERONELLI 95 - 3 Stelle
GAMBERO ROSSO 3 Bicchieri
DECANTER WWA Silver
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2001
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 92
WINE ENTHUSIAST 92
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1999
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 3 Bicchieri
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
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1998
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
WINE NEWS 91
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1997
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
WINE SPECTATOR 93
ASSOCIAZIONE BANCO D'ASSAGGIO VINI D'ITALIA Medaglia d'Oro
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1993
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 93
GAMBERO ROSSO 3 Bicchieri
SummuS
SummuS
Toscana IGT
An intense and deep Supertuscan that represents very well the potential of the three vines that compose it.
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah
Trellising System
Spurred cordon, Banfi alberello
Fermentation
Controlled temperature (25-30° C) in Horizon steel and French oak hybrid tanks
Aging
In 350 l French oak barriques for at least 18 months
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
1985
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2017
AWARDS
THE DRINK BUSINESS Gold
WINEHUNTER Gold
WINESCRITIC 95
MUNDUS VINI Gold
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 94
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2015
AWARDS
IWC 95 - Tuscan red blend trophy & Tuscan trophy
WINE SPECTATOR 94
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 94
GILBERT & GAILLARD 93
WINESCRITIC 95
THE DRINK BUSINESS Gold
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2013
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 93
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 93
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2011
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 95
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2004
AWARDS
VERONELLI 3 Stelle
WINE ENTHUSIAST 92
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
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2003
AWARDS
VERONELLI 93 - 3 Stelle
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2001
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 93
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2000
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
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1999
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 92
WINE ENTHUSIAST 94 - #33 Top Wines of 2003
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1997
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 3 Bicchieri
ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA SOMMELIER 5 Grappoli
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1996
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 5 Grappoli
CONCOURS MONDIALE DE BRUXELLES Medaglia d'Oro
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1995
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 93
GAMBERO ROSSO 3 Bicchieri
WINE & SPIRIT 92
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1994
AWARDS
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIP Gold
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1990
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 92
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1988
AWARDS
GAMBERO ROSSO 3 Bicchieri
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Varieties
Sangiovese
Trellising System
Spurred cordon, Banfi alberello
Fermentation
In temperature-controlled (20-30°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Aging
In French oak casks (90-60 hl) and in French oak barrique (350 l) for 12 months
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
1982
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2022
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2016
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 90
ROBERTPARKER.COM 88+
JANCIS ROBINSON 15.5
MUNDUS VINI 85
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2013
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2010
AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL WINE REVIEW 90+
ROBERTPARKER.COM 90
WINE ENTHUSIAST 97
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 88
WINE & SPIRITS 88
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2009
AWARDS
ROBERTPARKER.COM 90
WINE SPECTATOR 89 - Named an 'Old World Value'
WINE ENTHUSIAST 87
WINE & SPIRITS 90 - Year's Best Tuscan Reds
CRITICS CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION Gold
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2008
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 88
WINE ENTHUSIAST 88
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2007
AWARDS
VERONELLI 87
WINE SPECTATOR 87
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2005
AWARDS
DECANTER Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver
WINE SPECTATOR 87
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2004
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 85
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2002
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 86
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2000
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 87
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1999
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 85
WINE & SPIRITS 90
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1998
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 89
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1997
AWARDS
BEVERALE TESTING INSTITUTE 91 - Exceptional
LUCA MARONI Selezionato tra "I Migliori Vini d'Italia"
WINE SPECTATOR 87
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1996
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 87
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1995
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 88
THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 88 - Silver
RESTAURANT WINE **** Excellent
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1987
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 85
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1986
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 87
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1985
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 88
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1983
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 89
Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino
Poggio alle Mura
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Thanks to the perfect union between innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
Varieties
Sangiovese from a combination of internally selected clones, starting from 1982
Trellising System
Spurred cordon, Banfi alberello
Fermentation
Temperature-controlled (25-30°) in combined Horizon steel and French oak vats
Aging
In French oak casks (90-60 hl) and in French oak barrique (350 l) for 12 months
Years / Tecnical sheets / Awards
First Year
2010
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2014
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2011
AWARDS
ROBERTPARKER.COM 90
Poggio all’Oro
Poggio all’Oro – Gioiello della famiglia Banfi, il Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva Poggio all’Oro viene prodotto da singolo vigneto ed esclusivamente nelle grandi annate.
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