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Castello Banfi Wine Estate

Poggio Alle Mura - Sant'Angelo Scalo, 53024, Italy
+390577877500
Ranked #3 of 13 attractions in Montalcino
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Factory Tours, Wineries
Activities: Wine tasting
Owner description: Wine connoisseurs will welcome a tour of the Castello Banfi estate, which is not only very large (more than 7,100 acres,) but features a...... more » Owner description: Wine connoisseurs will welcome a tour of the Castello Banfi estate, which is not only very large (more than 7,100 acres,) but features a state-of-the-art winery that was started from scratch less than 25 years ago. « less
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Italy
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Whenever I have clients to stay I always suggest a visit to this winery. Castello Banfi are very proffessional and also happen to make some good wines plus they have a restaurant serving very good food where again its possible to coninue trying their wines - this includes the famous Brunello. their tasting room is elegant as is their restaurant... More

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Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

On recommendation of family members, we booked several months in advance for the 5 course meal with wine pairing for lunch. For a large producing vineyard, this did not have the "corporate" feel of large vineyards we've visited in other countries. During the afternoon we visited, I couldn't believe how few tourists were there (there may have been 25 or... More

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Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Will return to see this property in full bloom, they offer an amazing overnight option. Great winery tour, wine tasting and a great Restaurant for lunch. More

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banna0081
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Big name winery, not quaint like some of them you walk into, but they produce great wine,and the tasting room was grand and lavish, with dark rich woods. You can also get a bite to eat there. More

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

This is an easy winery to tour. Other Brunelli wineries are more difficult. More

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Winchester, Virginia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Banfi is a must see if you want to visit a winery in Tuscany. We took a tour of the winery with an English speaking guide. And while we have been to many vineyards, she was very informative and made our visit very enjoyable. Do have lunch or dinner at the Taverna because you will be in for a gourmet... More

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Livingston, New Jersey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

Castello Banfi is one of the largest wineries in Italy. The tour (which was free to us since we were guests at the hotel) was lots of fun and provides a great idea of what a major winery is like. it was a good contrast to the charming, smaller vineyards we visited. The wine tastin was great, offering some of... More

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Cincinnati
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

This is one of the most beautiful properties we've visited. The room is spacious, beautiful and peaceful. The bathroom is bigger than most hotel rooms. The special touches of chocolate, wine and flowers made us feel special. How to appropriately reference the service we received? It was absolutely perfect. They helped us with restaurant reservations, taxis and directions to local... More

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Grasse, France
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2011
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Went with a group of 30. Disappointed for not getting what it was agreed. Our contract included, visit of the winery, lunch and wine tasting, visit of the glass museum and visit of the balsameria. Our guide (Very short grey hair) wasn't the warmest and that is indeed regretable. The cellar visit was fast but we did arrive late. It... More

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Fabio DATTERONI, General Manager at Castello Banfi Wine Estate, responded to this review
October 8, 2011

Good morning to all the TripAdvisor readers, I am so sorry to see that a so useful tool is misused. I only have the opportunity to defend our self in telling our version of the story: this gracious group was booked at 11,00 am, unfortunately arrived at noon with a strict need to leave at 3.00 pm. Our contract was... More

Portland, Oregon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011

As part of a tour with a group of photographers (Van Os PhotoSafaris), arrangements had been made for us to tour the vineyard and winery on the Banfi Estate. During this time, we were able to take some great shots, including of the aging room where the vineyard makes its version of Balsamic vinegar, called Salsa Etrusca (wonderful). We also... More

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