Castello Banfi

Q&A with Cristina Mariani-May, proprietor of Castello Banfi

Cristina Mariani-May is the family proprietor of Castello Banfi vineyard estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, (founded in 1919), and co-CEO of Banfi Vintners, a leading U.S. importer of fine wines with over 30 labels. Castello Banfi wines are currently sold in 85 countries. Of Italy’s 45 nationally approved clones for Sangiovese, six are from Castello Banfi. In 2006 Castello Banfi became the only winery in the world to achieve ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and SA 8000 certification.

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