May 21, 2020
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Cristina Mariana-May tells us the history of the founding of Banfi Wines in New York, before taking us on a virtual tour of Montalcino and the Estate known as Castello Banfi. Here, the wines are only part of the story, with only a third of the property planted in vines and the single contiguous property a site of study, exploration, collaboration, as well as beauty. She then leads a tasting of two Castello Banfi wines, a 2018 Vermentino and the outstanding 2015 Brunello di Montalcino. A highly engaging way to escape to Italy at this challenging time through her wines and culture. Enjoy!
Episode outline:
Origin Story
Italy to New York and back to Montalcino
Adjustments in the wake of COVID19
Virtual tour of Castello Banfi and subsoil
Wines tasted:
La Pettegola Vermentino IGT Toscana 2018
Tech sheet: https://www.louislatour.co.uk/producers/Castello+Banfi/La+Pettegola+Vermentino/2018
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015
Tech sheet:
https://www.louislatour.co.uk/producers/Castello+Banfi/Brunello+Di+Montalcino/2015
Looking ahead
Guest website: https://castellobanfi.com/en/
Louis Latour Agencies: www.louislatour.co.uk
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Intro and outro
music
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Guest: Cristina Mariani-May, Castello Banfi
Date recorded: 17 April 2020
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