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Any vintage that followed the perfect 2010 was bound to have the cards stacked against it. However, 2011 – ranked a 4 star vintage by the Consorzio – portrays itself admirably. With larger than imaginable shoes to fill, the Brunello…
Continue reading~ Poggio Alle Mura ~ It’s hard to imagine an estate and winemaker on a bigger roll right now than Castello Banfi and Rudy Buratti. Over the last few years, I’ve tasted all of Castello Banfi’s releases and several wines…
Continue reading~ Harry Mariani (far right) 1937-2016 ~ Harry Mariani, the former President of Banfi Vintners died January 5th in Huntington, New York. Working with his brother John, Harry introduced Americans to a fizzy red wine called Lambrusco during the 1970’s…
Continue reading~ Castello Poggio Alle Mura is home to Banfi ~ With Honors…. It’s what every graduate aspires to. It’s the pursuit of excellence. It’s the sense that you are privileged to attain a level of regard. At Castello Banfi, it’s…
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~ Montalcino ~ 2008 and 2009 were both challenging vintages for producers of Brunello di Montalcino. The former was a little too cool and wet, and the latter a little too hot and dry. While good wines can…
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