Banfi Chianti Classico 2020

Castello Banfi is synonymous with quality. Founded in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani when they acquired the `Il Borgo` castle and surrounding vineyards on the slopes of the Montalcino hill. Their ultimate aim was to create a state-of-the-art winery that carefully nurtured the vineyards and their fruit to produce the best premium wines Italy could offer. John and Harry hired one of the greatest Italian winemakers of the time, Ezio Rivella, who installed the philosophy that helped shape the winery and is still upheld to this day. All the estates are still family owned and are in the capable hands of the third generation with Cristina Mariani-May as well as her cousin, James Mariani. Cristina has been involved with the winery since the early 1990’s where her mantra has always been “in the pursuit of excellence”, which has driven Castello Banfi to become one of the most popular and well-respected Italian producers