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2008
Banfi Family Proprietor & Chairman Emeritus Dr. John Mariani is honored with Wine Enthusiast's Lifetime Achievement Award for 2007.
2007
Banfi and Universal Studios Home Entertainment pair up this Fall to offer a $2.00 rebate on the DVD release of Evening.
Wine Spectator, July 2007 - Builders of Brunello – America’s Mariani family has reshaped this Tuscan wine region
Castello Banfi and the Mariani family featured in the July 2007 issue of Wine Spectator
CASTELLO BANFI CELEBRATES THE 10TH EDITION OF ITS FESTIVAL “JAZZ & WINE IN MONTALCINO” (July 11-22 2007)
TOP ITALIAN CHEF TO HOST COOKING CLASSES AT CASTELLO BANFI
Five-million-year-old whale fossil discovered on the Castello Banfi estate in Montalcino featured in National Geographic News
Fossilized Whale Bones Found at Castello Banfi Vineyard Estate
John Mariani interviewed in WineReviewOnline.com
2006
Castello Banfi Introduces– Il Borgo
2006 Harvest at Castello Banfi: A Good Start
Castello Banfi Again Takes Leading Role in 9th edition of "Jazz and Wine in Montalcino" (July 12-23 2006)
Casillero Del Diablo 2005 Reflects Vintage of a Lifetime
When Vineyards Become Classroom
Sartori of Verona Introduces Premium Veneto Classics under I Saltari Label
Concha y Toro Hits The Road This Spring
Castello Banfi Recognized for Social Responsibility
Putting a New Spin On Placido Varietals
2005
4 Banfi Professionals From Sales, Marketing, and Education Earn Certified Specialist of Wine Credential from the Society of Wine Educators
Frontera Gets New Package and Varietals
Rosa Regale: New 375ML Bottles Of Unique Sparkling Wine Make It Easy To Share The Love This Valentine's Day
Maschio Proseccos Pop Into the U.S.
Chile's Sincerity Introduces Organic Sauvignon Blanc
Argentina’s Trivento Select Debuts in U.S.
New Packaging For Concha Y Toro’s Terrunyo Line
2005 Harvest at Castello Banfi: Fighting the Elements
SayCiao.com: Whimsical Sparkler Launches Interactive Website
Playful Sparkling Wine Launched: Ciao! Takes Chillin’ to a New Level
Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Now with Screw Cap
Stonehaven Swoons Over Awesome Aussie Harvest
Uncork the Weekend of a Lifetime with Concha y Toro
Walnut Crest Offers $10,000 Sharper Image® Shopping Spree
Stonehaven Introduces Wine Maker's Selection
Banfi Introduces a True Classic to the U.S. "Banfi Chianti Classico"
Concha y Toro Gives Its Xplorador A New Look for 2005
2004
Banfi Takes Top Honors at Banco d’Assaggio Tasting in Torgiano
2004 Harvest at Castello Banfi: A Return to Normalcy
5 Banfi Sales Professionals Earn Certified Specialist of Wine Credential from the Society of Wine Educators
Old Brookville Misses Third Harvest in Six Years
Stonehaven Winery Receives Top Environmental Rating: Practices Meet Highest International Environmental Standards
2004 Harvest As reported by Adolfo Hurtado, Cono Sur chief winemaker
Giving the Devil His Due
Castello Banfi Again Takes Leading Role In 7th “Jazz & Wine in Montalcino”
Walnut Crest Announces Product Improvements Best Values Get Even Better for 2004
A “New Spirit” for Castello Banfi: Aqua Vitae Introduced in US
Castello Banfi Brunello Wins Gold At VinItaly
Concha y Toro Gives Its Casillero del Diablo Wines a New Look for 2004
Vineyards Become a Classroom Again
2003
Ristorante Banfi Awarded Coveted Michelin Guide Star
Mariani Family Honored by Cornell Hotel Society
Castello Banfi Presents Syrah at COPIA
Banfi's Sharron McCarthy Honored By Wine Society
Castello Banfi Among Italy's Top Rated Wines for 2004
SummuS and Other "Great Italian Wines" Debate in NY
Brunello 99, Riserva 98 Debut In US, Italy
Chef Haverkock Featured at Beard House in NY
Castello Banfi Featured at New York Wine Experience
2003 Harvest at Castello Banfi: Summer Heat Prompts Early Start but Produces Power and Concentration
Tres Bonne Annee: Pennsylvania Event Highlights Castello Banfi
Castello Banfi Wines Featured at James Beard "Grand Theme" Dinner
L'Ardi Dolcetto d'Acqui Hits U.S. Market
Sartori Plans For Bold, Bright Future
Castello Banfi Named Italy's Best, Again
Banfi Foundation Awards Scholarship
Walnut Crest Donates $1 Milllion To Dream Foundation
Concha y Toro Introduces New Packaging For Late Harvest
Xplorador Introduces Flavor Components
Florida Woman Wins Concha y Toro Sweepstakes
Concha y Toro Offers Weekend Get-Aways
Stonehaven Vineyards Launches New Packaging
"Sincerity," Organic Wine From Chile Makes U.S. Debut
Old Brookville Chardonnay Releases 2001 Vintage
Walnut Crest Wine Lovers Support Cause-Related Program
Chile's Pinot Noir Pioneer Bound For The US
Walnut Crest Introduces Pinot Grigio
2002
Wine Spectator Readers Name Banfi Brunello #1
Illinois Man Wins Riunite Sweepstakes
Walnut Crest Serves Up a Generous Pour
Almaviva 2000 Released
Cecchi Brings Summer Breeze To Autumn
John Mariani Honored by Tuscan-American Association
Banfi Names VPs For Wine Education, Marketing
Ohio Woman Picks Wrong Merlot, Still WIns $10,000
Riunite Launches www.riunite.com
Jazz & Wine 2002 Announces Schedule
Castello Banfi Confirmed As Italy's Best
Xplorador Releases 100% Malbec From Argentina
Concha y Toro Releases Two New Wines
Riunite Celebrates Summer - Italian Style
New York State Man Vies To Win $1 Million In Walnut Crest Taste Challenge II
Vigne Regali Announces Retirement Of Giuseppina Viglierchio
Washington State Woman Wins Concha y Toro Sweepstakes
Florida Winefest To Honor Banfi's John Mariani
Stonehaven Predicts Low Yield, High Quality
Walnut Crest Introduces New 100% Shiraz Varietal
Concha y Toro's "Official Wine of Weekends Sweepstakes"
Concha y Toro's Xplorador Shares Its Adventurous Spirit
One Sip Of Walnut Crest Merlot Worth $1,000,000
Stonehaven Wines' Cooking Demos Fire Up Sales In South
2001
Wine Enthusiast Magazine Names Castello Banfi Europe's "Winery Of The Year"
Concha y Toro Releases 1998 Don Melchor
Concha y Toro Opens Chile's First Wine-Tasting Center
Concha y Toro Releases 2000 Amelia Chardonnay In Newly Designed Package
Concha y Toro Introduces Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Almaviva 1999 Released
Castello Banfi Opens Two New Restaurants
Castello Banfi To Introduce New Super Tuscan In January 2002
Castello Banfi To Release Unfiltered Cru Of Brunello
2001 Harvest At Castello Banfi Benefits From Early Frost, Fine Weather
John Mariani Of Banfi First Recipient Of "Jefferson Award"
Riunite Introduces New Fruit-Flavored Varietals
Walnut Crest Bets Another Million
Florio Marsala Wines Promoting Sales Via In-Store Cooking Lessons
Banfi Names Alejandra Peña Italian Portfolio Brand Director
What To Bring To A Halloween Party? Here's A Devil Of An Idea
Unique Italian Wine Now Available In Attractive Decanter Bottle
Banfi Hosts Winemaker Dinner In New Orleans' French Quarter
Oklahoma Man Wins Chance To Become Millionaire Through Wine
Castello Banfi Unveils Bar Display For New Grappa Bottle
Concha y Toro, Stonehaven and Walnut Crest Brands Awarded Tasters Guild Medals
Australia's Stonehaven Wraps Up 2001 Harvest Early - Ideal Weather Conditions Contribute To Excellent Vintage
Rolling Stonehaven Gathers No Moss - New Australian Wines Top Projections, Plan Double Growth in 2001
1998 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva Released With Newly Designed Label
Castello Banfi Confirmed As Italy's Best
Centine Takes Gold At Carnegie Hall And Silver In Cincinnati
Walnut Crest Merlot: One Sip Is Worth A Million Dollars
Castello Banfi & S.W.E. To Take Component Tasting On U.S. Tour
Tavernelle Makes Culinary Peace At Nobel Awards Banquet
Castello Banfi Releases Moscadello In New 500ml Bottle
SummuS And Poggio Highlight Royal Dinner In Japan
Unique Seminars To Focus On Tuscany's Best At VinItaly 2001
Banfi Eases Into Transition As Elder Generation Pulls Back
Castello Banfi Unveils Sleek New Grappa Bottle
Walnut Crest Launches White Zinfandel For On-Premise Accounts
Concha y Toro Offers Don Melchor Tenth Anniversary Vintage Collection
Banfi Piedmont Winery Becomes Vigne Regali, Releases Two Cru Bottlings
Principessa Gavi Releases A Petillant Cru
Almaviva 1998 Released
Banfi Old Brookville Harvest Starts Late But With High Prospects
First Organic Wine Of Noted Chianti Producer Now Making U.S. Debut
Banfi's "Rosa Regale" Brachetto d'Acqui Now In Decanter Bottles And Splits
Concha y Toro Introducing Terrunyo
New Packaging For Frontera And Casillero Del Diablo Wines
Concha y Toro Introducing New Premium Wine Called Xplorador
Stonehaven Takes Double Gold At Prestigious U.S. Competition