Castello Banfi

Founded in 1978 by two Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani, around the medieval castle of Poggio alle Mura on Montalcino's southern slopes. Brunello here must be 100% Sangiovese and by law cannot be sold until five years after harvest — the tour explains why that patience matters. Wine shop, two restaurants and a hotel in the castle hamlet.

Poggio alle Mura, Montalcino — photo by LigaDue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sangiovese €€€ Visitable Tasting

Castello Banfi is a winery in Tuscany, Italy, that you can visit and taste at. Booking ahead is required. Staff speak English, Italian. Among the wines to look for: Brunello di Montalcino, Poggio alle Mura Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino.

Open days

Mon–Sat (hospitality office 9:00–15:00, closed Sun)

Booking

Required

Phone

+39 0577 877505

Languages

English, Italian

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Wines

Brunello di MontalcinoPoggio alle Mura BrunelloRosso di Montalcino

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