Important reviews come from the most important overseas publications for Castello Banfi's great wines: the Belnero 2005, an expression of the precious fruit of Banfi's 30-year commitment to quality in its constant pursuit of excellence, continues to receive new, enthusiastic praise.

In the American magazine Business Week, the well-known journalist Nick Passmore writes: 'Under the leadership of Cristina Mariani-May, Castello Banfi offers a great new wine, the Belnero 2005. Banfi is one of the best names in the Italian-American wine world, and I am happy to be the spokesperson for this great success'.

Banfi at the top of the American charts

James Sucklingpublishes in the prestigious magazine Wine Spectator a special report on the 1999 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, in which ample space is dedicated to the entire family of Brunellos signed Castello Banfi: high praise for the Brunello di Montalcino DOCGCastello Banfi94 points for the Poggio alle Mura 2004, the Brunello DOCG obtained from Sangiovese clones selected on the estate and, finally, 94 points for the prestigious Poggio all'Oro 1999the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riservaa prestigious cru that is only vinified in vintages of absolute excellence.

The Poggio alle Mura 2003 was also awarded 3 stars of excellence by the 2009 Food & Wine Magazine guide, while the Rosso di Montalcino 2008 was honoured by Decanter as 'Kerin O'Keefe's Best Rosso di Montalcino'.

On the Piedmont front, great praise for the Royal Rose 2009, the Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG suggested by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post of 10 February as the perfect match for any chocolate-based dessert.