Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery located in the Brunello region of Tuscany. This award-winning estate was founded on the philosophy of blending tradition with innovation, and is recognized as a pioneer in elevating the standards of Italian winemaking. Dedication to excellence has won the approval of aficionados the world over. Capturing honor after prestigious honor, Castello Banfi is a constellation of single vineyards encompassing over three dozen varying subsoils. The estate is renowned for its clonal research that allows noble grape varieties to thrive in their optimal terroir, creating not only a consistently outstanding Brunello, but the ultimate expression of Montalcino Super Tuscans.
16bItaly » Toscana IGT
James Suckling 91 "Intense ruby red. Bouquet: Fragrant, with dark fruit and floral nuances. Taste: Medium-bodied, with black cherry and plum flavors and hints of spice."
17cItaly » Toscana IGT
"Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont, Italy- This superb, delicate white offers nice floral aromas with pear and citrus flavors enhanced by touched of mineral and almond."
16cItaly » Chianti Classico
James Suckling 91 "A tangy and fruity red with dried cherry, orange peel and stone character is pretty. It's medium - bodied, fresh and linear.
16aItaly » Toscana IGT
"Intense ruby-red, with purple hues. Black cherries and spice. Rich with soft tannins, delivering persistent black-fruit flavors and subtle hints of smoke, with a lingering
James Suckling 94 "So many spices line the nose here including cinnamon, cardamom, aniseed and walnuts. But theres no shortage of red plums and dried cherries
16cItaly » Chianti Classico
"Tuscany, Italy - Ruby red in color, this Chianti Classico features intense notes of cherries, plums, and violets. Rich flavors of cherry and leather fill
Wine Advocate 93 "The Castello Banfi 2015 Cum Laude is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah that delivers ample dark fruit intensity, rich
18bItaly » Brachetto d'Acqui
"Aromatic with a hint of rose petals and raspberries, a unique sparkling ruby-red wine - especially well suited to desserts, particularly chocolate. It is also
4pItaly » Toscana IGT
" The best tradition of the Sangiovese grape in Tuscany that, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, allows a youthful and intensely fruity blend. The ideal
A soft red sparkling wine, made from Brachetto. This extremely aromatic, complex and historical grape variety grows only in the area of Acqui Terme, in
47aItaly » Toscana IGT
Wine Spectator 88 "Medium-bodied, with blackberry and floral flavors galore and a good amount of jammy fruit. Fresh with a medium fruity finish." Wine Enthusiast 88 "Castello Banfi's
18aItaly » Grappa di Toscana
"Clean and delicate, with a richness of character, Castello Banfi Grappa is a fashionable aperitif, or add some to an expresso for a perfect caffe
62aItaly » Toscana IGT
"Color is straw yellow. On the nose, it's very fruity with intense aromas of pear, apple and lime. Extremely soft on the palate, yet lively
2pItaly » Toscana IGT
"Intense ruby-red, with purple hues. Black cherries and spice on the nose. Rich with soft tannins, delivering persistent black-fruit flavors and subtle hints of smoke,
37eItaly » Toscana IGT
Deep red with violet hints. A fresh bouquet with hints of red fruits, especially raspberry and blackberry. Full-bodied, with a pleasant sweet note, well balanced
"Green apples, praline, nutmeg and spices. Theres a real salinity on the palate, which works well with the fleshy stone fruit. Medium body, tangy acidity
James Suckling 91 "Blueberries, brambleberries, fresh sage and orange rind. Shows good intensity on the palate with medium-chewy tannins and a succulent finish. Drink now."
"Banfi Chianti Classico has cherries, strawberries and a hint of mint that follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with spice, vanilla and berry
Wine Spectator 90 "Intense ruby red. Bouquet: Fragrant, with dark fruit and floral nuances. Taste: Medium-bodied, with black cherry and plum flavors and hints of spice."
James Suckling 91 "Green apples, praline, nutmeg and spices. There’s a real salinity on the palate, which works well with the fleshy stone fruit. Medium body,
Pale-straw. Bouquet: Intense, fresh, with aromas of pineapple and green apple. Taste: Well-balanced, with gentle acidity and delicate, dry finish
"Ruby red. Intense with varietal notes of cherry, plum and violet. Fresh, balanced, typical. Banfi Chianti Classico perfectly interprets the unique personality of this historic
"The grapes are vinified with a brief maceration for 7 days. When alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are completed, the wine is aged for a short
James Suckling 90 "Lots of elderberry compote and redcurrant reduction, as well as freshly squeezed lemons. Medium body, medium tannins and a very fruity finish."
"Celebrating the best Tuscan tradition Banfi offers a family of Chianti wines varied and complementary, unique in its style. Chianti Riserva is produced from selected