Castello Banfi – heavenly wine-tasting

This posh wine estate is centred on a 12th-century castle with views heavenly enough to justify a visit, even without the prestigious wines. The estate provokes a mixture of admiration, envy and resentment locally as it’s not quite Tuscan enough for Tuscan diehards. Banfi is internationally-minded, innovative, experimental and owned by an Italo-American family. Run with smooth professionalism, the constellation of single vineyards produce highly-rated Brunello wines which can be tasted in L’Enoteca, the wine-tasting rooms at the foot of the castle. Try the intense and opulent Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello 2011 - or even stay for lunch (see Eating & Drinking).

Address: Castello di Poggio alle Mura, 53024 Montalcino (SI)
Tel: +39 0577 877700
Web: https://www.banfi.it/en/