April 2009, Chalon en Champagne - Joseph Perrier, distributed in Italy exclusively by Banfi, inaugurated its 'Oenotheque - A private wine cellar of the 20th century', a space entirely dedicated to the historical vintages of the prestigious French maison.

Joseph Perrier inaugurates his oenotheque

Next to the main entrance to the Joseph Perrier cellars, in a side room that serves as a gallery, you can admire some of the company's historical bottles. In a niche carefully carved out of the natural rock, bottles and magnums of the best vintages, from 1949 to 1999, rest.

Stored 'sur point', still on their lees, these historic bottles are waiting to be disgorged for very special occasions; all under the watchful eye of Paul Pithois, grandfather of current owner and General Manager Jean-Claude Fourmon.

The Champagne line of the maison now includes 6 labels, all distributed in Italy by Banfi: Cuveé Royale Brut, Cuveé Royale Brut Rosé, Cuveé Royale Demi-sec, Cuveé Royale Millésimée, Cuveé Royale Blanc de Blancs, and the exclusive Cuveé Josephine. Prestigious wines that, we remind you, will be available for tasting at Vinexpo, the highly prestigious French international fair that will take place in Bordeaux from 21 to 25 June.

12 March 2009 - Rome. Great public success for the Banfi Daythe event organised by Banfi in collaboration with the AIS at the Hotel Rome Cavalieri.

Rome: Banfi day, a great success!

The day, which opened the doors of the Tasting Stands at 4.30 p.m., gave the numerous visitors the opportunity to taste all the labels of Banfi, Vigne Regali and the distributed brands, from Inniskillin to Champagne to the Chilean Concha y Toro and Punta Nogal.

A truly unique tasting experience for the more than 600 guests, who had the opportunity to appreciate the best of Castello Banfi's tradition, together with the most recent and innovative labels.

The undisputed star of the event was our Brunello di Montalcino 'Poggio alle Mura'. In fact, for the first time, the numerous participants had the opportunity to taste this extraordinary wine in a vertical tasting that retraced its evolution, starting from its debut year, 1997, up to the latest vintage, 2004, passing through 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003.

Seven vintages that gave the speakers - Enrico Viglierchio & Rudy Buratti for Banfi and Paolo Lauciani for AIS - the opportunity to explain to the large audience the studies carried out, the projects, the philosophy of Banfi.

Montalcino, 28 January 2009 - Castello Banfi, in its tireless search for a balance between many years of experience and a constant vocation for the new, presents its latest project, the 'Centine Style'.

The historic label of the Hundreds Banfi becomes, in fact, a complete range that includes, in addition to the classic Rosso and the elegant Rosè, a fresh and balanced Bianco, the latest addition. Respect for tradition and the exaltation of the typicality of a territory, combined with innovative production techniques, thus become a philosophy, a style, which is transformed and highlighted in the classic and contemporary look, at the same time, sported by the new proposal.

Hundreds style! Banfi's historic label 'triples'.

Three wines, three different interpretations, three versatile and typically Tuscan products, deeply rooted in the Montalcino terroir and an expression of the unmistakable Banfi 'style'.

On Centine Rosso is a fruity, young wine with a good structure, where Sangiovese, the emblematic grape variety of Tuscan tradition, is combined with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Same grape varieties for the Rosé Ribbonswhose great aromatic expression and freshness are guaranteed by the innovative Stelvin closure.

And finally the latest, the Centine Biancoa blend of the three international grape varieties that have found their perfect habitat in Tuscany, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, a broad varietal composition that gives it structure and complexity and a rich aromatic expression.

In full compliance with the Banfi philosophy, the new range offers wines of the highest quality, offered at a truly inviting price and suitable for everyday tables.