Montalcino, 3 August 2010 - The Taverna Banfi is once again honoured to receive the prestigious 'Wine Spectator Magazine's Restaurant Award of Excellence', an award given on the basis of the wine list, of which it "offers an excellent selection, coupled with excellent food and competitively priced."
Wine Spectator, regarded as one of the most influential international trade magazines, awards the prize of excellence each year to just under 3,000 restaurants worldwide.
Taverna Banfi awarded with excellence by Wine Spectator
The Taverna, located under the vaults of the old cellars of the medieval castle of Poggio alle Mura where the large wooden barrels used to age Brunello di Montalcino once rested, presents traditional Montalcino and Tuscan dishes, enhanced by the freshness and simplicity of local ingredients.
Its selection of hors d'oeuvres, first courses, meat, fish and desserts is prepared according to local tradition and is inspired by the seasonality of local products; three-, four- or five-course tasting menus are available, as well as an extensive à la carte menu.
Always open for lunch, the Taverna Banfi opens its doors to visitors who are also pleased to stay for dinner between April and November. On one side of the Taverna it is still possible to admire the castle dungeon, where bottled vintages from 1960 to 1970 are stored, while the other side offers a breathtaking view of the Tuscan landscape below.
At the nearby Enoteca it is also possible to taste excellent local cheeses and classic Tuscan ham paired with Banfi wines. There is also an important selection of art books, dedicated to the world of wine, cuisine, Tuscan history and architecture, as well as various ceramic, glass and jewellery objects produced by our local artisans.
Visitors are also invited to visit the Bottle and Glass Museum, named after Giovanni F. Mariani, which houses the largest private collection of Roman glass in the world, as well as to participate in the guided tours, available daily, of the Banfi cellars.
The Taverna Banfi offers its services both to visitors passing through and to guests of Castello Banfi - Il Borgo, the hotel structure adjacent to the castle offering 14 luxurious rooms and suites.
Weddings or special events can also be organised within the castle walls. Reservations are possible by contacting reservation@banfi.it or via the website www.banfi.it.
