The prestigious award was conferred on the winery-symbol of Brunello di Montalcino during an exclusive event dedicated to the world of wine, conceived and conducted by Franco M. Ricci
The Castello Banfi, the winery-symbol of the Montalcino territory, the major contributor to the success of Brunello in the world, is awarded the Special Jury Prize 2010.
International Wine Award 2010
With a very heartfelt motivation, Franco M. Ricci, President of the AIS, presented the coveted award to the large audience in the room: 'Pioneers and protagonists of the ambitious Italian project aimed at the international quality wine market, they have contributed decisively to the success of our country, to the point of making it the number one in the American market. In Italy, their experimentation and research, in the vineyard and in the cellar, have set the standard for the new emerging oenology. A company born with a healthy relationship with the environment, and developed through important investments in culture, which produced a fundamental enrichment of the territory'.
The award was presented on 5 June in Rome during the International Wine Award 2010, the extraordinary event created by Franco M. Ricci. Receiving the prestigious award were John Mariani, founder in 1978 of the renowned Montalcino winery together with his brother Harry, and Enrico Viglierchio, General Manager of Banfi Italia. The event will be broadcast on Rai Uno, on 17 July at 11 pm.
"No single person could have achieved such results," said John Mariani during the award ceremony, "This is the work of a great team, a team that has worked for Montalcino, for Italy, for lovers of quality wine all over the world. Ours is a relentless pursuit of excellence'.
