October 2009, USA - Important new awards come from overseas for the Belnero 2005, Castello Banfi's latest label, an expression of the company's strong and indissoluble bond with the terroir of Montalcino and its main grape variety, Sangiovese.
Critics challenge international wine competition 2009
On the occasion of the American Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2009, the Belnero 2005 wins the excellent 'Critics Platinum' result.
The jury, composed of wine journalists, reviewed this wine as 'Very typical and rich in fruity hints, enriched by more complex and spicy notes. In presenting an innovative style, this wine remains genuinely Tuscan, at the same time complex and captivating'.
Excellent results, finally, also for the Hints Red 2006 and the Royal Rose 2007which both won 'Critics Silver'.