On the second Sunday of August, Montalcino, famous worldwide for its Brunello, but also for its millennial history and culture, takes a step back in time and relives its important Medieval era. The occasion is the Opening …
Bulk wine prices, Brunello the top quoted in Italy
The average price of a commodity does not tell the whole story about the market since there are so many variables – the quality of the product, the match between supply and demand, and the demands of both sellers and …
Moscadello, the wine that made Montalcino famous
Centuries before Montalcino became famous for Brunello, the king of Italian red wines that is famous and appreciated in every corner of the world today, Moscadello ruled the scene and was widely renown among connoisseurs of good wine. In …
A degree prize in memory of Rudy Buratti
A tribute to a wonderful person and an exemplary professional, one who still has a place in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. The Fondazione Banfi, through a collaboration with the Sanguis Jovis – Advanced School …
Jazz & Wine, the best of jazz takes over Montalcino
The magic of supreme jazz rules the land of Brunello wine. On 2-14 July the Jazz & Wine festival will be back with a programme that combines deeply moving jazz and high quality wine. The famous event attended by …
The Giro d’Italia Under 23 passes through Montalcino
The fascination of cycling combined with the beauty of Val d’Orcia. The 4th stage of the Giro d’Italia Under 23, the race that takes the best Italian and world cyclists around Italy, took place on 17 June. This very …
Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee, dream wedding in Montalcino
“The best weekend of my life”. These are the words chosen and posted on Instagram by tennis champion, Caroline Wozniacki, who celebrated her marriage to former NBA All-Star David Lee in the idyllic setting of Castiglion del Bosco in …
Fabrizio Bindocci new President of Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino
The Board of Directors has elected Fabrizio Bindocci to head the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino. Bindocci will remain in office until 2021. The Board also elected three Vice-Presidents: Giacomo Bartolommei (28 years old from the Caprili winery), …
Sara Gama, a “World Championship” dream starts from Montalcino
Ready for the World Cup. If Italy’s men’s team failed to make the grade last year, leaving fans with a bitter taste in their mouths, the same cannot be said about the women, with team manager Milena Bartolini’s girls …
The spectacular Eroica Montalcino event
More than 1,500 cyclists took part in the Eroica Montalcino, the vintage cycling tourism event now known as the Spring edition of the Eroica. What took place on the 26 May was a little tour effected by the cycling …