Builders of Brunello* Vineyard by Vineyard, Vintage by Vintage

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Territory

The Pursuit of Excellence arises from essential elements and the fundamental starting points for our adventure.Innovation

Innovation, accompanied by passion and tradition, make our adventure unique. Together with other golden rules, it represents our core values, which distinguish us in the world of viticulture and winemaking. Quality

The fruit of our work, available for the world to witness first hand.Tradition

Tradition is not about holding on to the ashes but keeping the flame alive.Jean Lon JaursPassion

No wonderful adventure could begin or continue without passion, which has distinguished our work here since the beginning.

Sustainable farming by carefully monitoring fertilization and agrochemical treatments

Maintain bio-diversity through natural meadows and bush to provide ample grazing for wildlife

Use of bio-bed for the detoxification and biodegradation in washing of farm equipment

Reducing the greenhouse effect (Castello Banfi has the highest ratio of forest to cultivated lands among ALL European wine estates)Is strongly committed to controlling soil erosion, through drainage ditches, underground drainage systems, stone walls and embankments

Lowered carbon footprint: reducing glass weight across all wines

Water conservation: has reduced water use by 80% and carefully manages water resources

Has received certification from vineyard through to bottle

First Winery in the world recognized for Exceptional Environmental, Social & Ethical Responsibility (ISO 14001 and SA 8000) & International Leader in Customer Satisfaction (ISO 9001:2000)

Cornell Hotel School Icon of the Year

The Mariani Family believes that education is the key to the future and continues to focus on education and sharing of research as the ultimate in giving back to society.

Endowed the Chair of Food & beverage Management at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration

Provides Grants and Scholarships to promote hospitality-oriented education: CIA, Johnson & Wales, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, CalPoly, Penn State and the Hotel School in Shannon, Ireland among others

FROM THE TUSCAN COAST

Vermentino from the Tuscan Coast!Naming origins:Modern with the intrigue Double meaning: breed of bird vs gossiper (woman)

Historical name for Banfi La Pettegola Sarmento

A name centered for a trendy style of Vermentino!

CHIANTI CLASSICO FONTE ALLA SELVAOur new cru within the Banfi Toscana portfolio.40 hectares in Castellina, Chianti Classico heart

Gran Selezione available to ship April 2016. Very Limited!

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BANFI BOLGHERI ROSSO DOC

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Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with minor percentages of Cabernet Franc.

The color is deep red.

The aromas are complex and characterized by hints of currant, blueberry, and plum jam together with pleasant complex notes of tobacco and licorice.

The structure is strong and full, but at the same time it reveals softness and maturity. Thanks to sweet and elegant tannins, it is very persistent in the finish.

Aging potential is considerable.

Bolgheri vineyards: 5 ha.17

CASTELLO BANFI

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1967 Brunello di Montalcino Founders

Producers have grown from 41 in the late 60s with 175 acres of vineyards up to 209 today with 5,189 acres of vineyards.

Former estate of Ghezzi Family (Camigliano)Former estate of Counts Gaetani LovatelliFormer estate of Mastropaolo Family (Poggio alle Mura)

A constellation of single vineyards7,100 acres of property

2,100 acres under vine

420 acres dedicated to Brunello vineyards

29 unique terroirs/soil profiles

Sangiovese sites dedicated to Brunello

Other varietals, including Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, etc

Sandy ClayLimestoneRock/Gravel

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A collaboration of global agronomists, oenologists and the Universities of Milan and Pisa

From the initial number of 650 presumed clones identified, 180 were planted and microvinified.

15 were selected and registered with the European Government

Banfi was the first single producer to register clonal work with the European Government

Since the early 90s, all the Sangiovese vineyards have been planted with a blend of 3 different clones

Sangiovese Clonal Selection Mariani Family Vision

BF 30

JANUS 50

JANUS 10

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Horizon Winery

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aging of staves for barrels at castello banfi

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Seasoning and Toastingare key aspects of quality

Wood AgingThe use of wood to enhance the characteristicsof sangiovese and the other noble grapesSweetness

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Allier

Troncais

Fontainebleau

Cher DIFFERENT EFFECTS ON THE BASIS OF: Geographic origin (Allier, Troncais) Grain (course/fine) Seasoning (24/36months) Toasting (temperature and length)

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THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE1982: The zonation projectthe study of the soil1990: The clonal study ofSangiovese and study of other noble varietals2000: Analysis of woodISO Certification for exceptional Environmental, Social and Ethical Responsibility.2007: Horizon Project to maximize expression of territoriality

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What happened in 1995:

Technology: Windows 95 released by Microsoft Ebay started the online auction and shopping website

Cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov returns after setting a record for 438 days in space.

The US Space Shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian Mir space station on June 29th for the first time. The unmanned Galileo spacecraft arrives at the planet Jupiter

DVD, optical disc storage media format, is announced.

Popular Films Toy Story first ever wholly computer generated film

American rock band Grateful Dead announce break up

Popular MusiciansWeezer Smashing Pumpkins Rage Against The Machine Van Halen Whitney Houston Mariah Carey Alanis Morissette Madonna Garth Brooks Blues Traveler Janet Jackson

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*700 bottles allocated to the US market

POGGIO ALLE MURA GRAPPA DI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO750ML AVAILABLE NOW!

Color: clear golden.

Bouquet: floral and fruity notes enriched by hints of vanilla, wood and spices.

Taste: soft and round on the palate, it shows an aromatic profile which reflects the sensation perceived on the nose, with a pleasant hint of honey in the finish.

Alcohol content: 45% vol.

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Our Enoteca/Wine Bar creates the atmosphere of a true Tuscan wine shop where, alongside our estate still and sparkling wines, grappa, extra virgin olive oil and Salsa Etrusca, you will find numerous local artisan food and crafts.Dininga classical Tuscan restaurant in the shade of our medieval castle of PoggioalleMura.In a very pleasant atmosphere, our menu offers the traditional dishes of Montalcino and Tuscany. The Museum of Bottle and Glass illustrates the various eras of glass production through history, from the 5th century BC to our current day. The Balsameriabeneath the north wing of the Castello Banfi lies the long, evocative Balsameria. In this place, once used as a remote storage for the castle, our precious Salsa Etrusca is born and evolves.

Fodors Travel: 10 of the Worlds Best, Most Luxurious Wine Country Hotels

Conde Naste Traveler: * Top 25 Hotel in Europe

* Castello Banfi Il Borgo#6 Top Hotel in Italy

Banfi continues to step up their game with the 2007 Brunello, the first wines made with a new approach to small-lot vinification that seeks to get the best out of the 47 Sangiovese parcels the estate owns. Antonio GalloniWhen I think about the people and organizations that truly model giving, I think immediately of the Mariani family and Banfi Vintners, says Adam Grant, author of Give and Take. Hugh Johnson, author of World Wine Atlas and creator of Vintage: The Story of Wine, affirms, The great wine estates of France have nothing to compare to it [Castello Banfi]. In Italy, in Spain indeed in all of Europe Castello Banfi is unique.Of all the great names in Brunello, Castello Banfi, the American-owned estate in Tuscany, may well be the most consistently outstanding.

It is impressive both above and below grounda Tuscan dream-come-true...