This document provides an overview of Castello Banfi, a Tuscan wine estate located in Montalcino, Italy. In 3 sentences: Castello Banfi was founded in 1967 and has since become a leader in sustainable winegrowing practices and clonal selection of Sangiovese grapes for Brunello di Montalcino wine production. The estate owns over 2,100 acres of vineyards across 29 unique soil profiles and climates, and pursues excellence through innovation, tradition, and passion in viticulture, winemaking and hospitality offerings at its castle and vineyards. Banfi continues to invest in research and education through partnerships with universities and scholarships to promote hospitality.

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

5. • 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)

6. Cornell Hotel School Icon of the Year

7. • 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

10. FROM THE TUSCAN COAST

12. 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!

15. CHIANTI CLASSICO FONTE ALLA SELVA
Our 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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17. 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.

18. CASTELLO BANFI

22. 1967 – Brunello di Montalcino Founders

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

24. Former estate of Ghezzi
Family (Camigliano)
Former estate of Counts
Gaetani Lovatelli
Former estate of
Mastropaolo Family
(Poggio alle Mura)

25. A constellation of
single vineyards
• 7,100 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

28. Sandy Clay
Limestone
Rock/Gravel

32. • 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

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39. HORIZON WINERY

40. AGING OF STAVES FOR BARRELS AT CASTELLO BANFI

41. Seasoning and Toasting
…are key aspects of quality

42. Wood Aging
The use of wood to enhance the
characteristics
of sangiovese and the other noble grapes
Sweetness
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10
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Vanilla
Spices
Astringency
Tipicity
Wood
Allier
Troncais
Fontainebleau
Cher DIFFERENT EFFECTS ON THE BASIS OF:
• Geographic origin (Allier, Troncais…)
• Grain (course/fine…)
• Seasoning (24/36…months)
• Toasting (temperature and length)

47. THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
1982: The zonation project…
the study of the soil
1990: The clonal study of
Sangiovese and study of
other noble varietals
2000: Analysis of wood
ISO Certification
for exceptional
Environmental,
Social and Ethical
Responsibility.2007: Horizon Project to
maximize expression of
territoriality

52. *700 bottles allocated to the US market
POGGIO ALLE MURA
GRAPPA DI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
750ML 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.

54. 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.
Dining
a classical Tuscan
restaurant in the shade of
our medieval castle of
Poggio alleMura. 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 Balsameria
beneath 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.

56. Fodor’s Travel: 10 of the
World’s Best, Most Luxurious
Wine Country Hotels
Conde Naste Traveler:
* Top 25 Hotel in Europe
* Castello Banfi Il Borgo
#6 Top Hotel in Italy