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Castello Banfi and Concha y Toro, the two leading companies at the New York Marathon

New York, 7 November 2010 - Cristina Mariani-May, owner of Castello Banfi, participated again this year in the queen of marathons, the New York marathon, on 7 November.

In an incredible coincidence, then, Cristina Mariani-May She was up against Carla Errazuriz, the fastest of the group of five marathon runners in New York representing Chile's Concha y Toro.

Castello Banfi and Concha y Toro, the two leading companies at the New York Marathon

"It is a thrilling experience to run the New York Marathon," said Cristina Mariani-May, "and it was amazing to meet some friends along the way. It was a really exciting race, where I was even able to beat my personal best by three minutes!"

The entire Concha y Toro team was already victorious before arriving at the starting line on the Ponte di Verrazzano: each of them had earned their place on the team after a competition with thirty other colleagues. The prize? A fully paid trip to New York and the honour of representing the extraordinary Chilean winery at such an important event!

Rivals on the streets of New York, Castello Banfi and Concha y Toro are on the same team when it comes to wine!

Name Place Gender Place Finish Time
Cristina Mariani-May 5036 648 03:30:12