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Chef Awards, the oscar for the Italian restaurants, launch an award based on the web users: thanks to their vote, they choose the best chef, in the various categories.

This awards is a impartial award based on a new concept poll, given by the comparison of the most important review browsers.

Our chef Domenico Francone won the first place as a pastry chef. Many compliments!

Castello Banfi is featured in an article on The Telegraph where our "hospitality center" is rated with 9/10 by The Telegraphe xpert:
"If you like Italian wine, and Brunello in particular, you will have no doubt heard of Banfi. The large estate is home to this small luxury resort that sits overlooking the vineyards, with a gourmet restaurant and wine cantina, all designed for the many oenophiles who come to bed down here after a tasting."

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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo is #5 on the top ten list of the luxury Italian hotels.

"Land of vineyards and gentle hills, Tuscany is the perfect mix between the good cuisine and the extreme luxury. And this castle-resort, merged into the row, well summarize these two characteristics".

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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo is proud to announce its ammission to TravellerMade®.

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MONTALCINO, ITALY - 2016, February 21^th - TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice™ awards for Hotels. Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. Now in its 14^th year, the Travelers’ Choice awards have recognized more than 7,000 properties around the world, with lists covering 97 countries and eight regions worldwide. The hallmarks of Travelers’ Choice winners are remarkable service, quality and value.

“We congratulate the properties around the world that have won Travelers’ Choice Hotel awards,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “Travelers considering their next trip can book confidently selecting from these award-winners that have already delighted millions of members of the TripAdvisor community.”

The new video dedicated to the Banfi hospitality is now online.
The beauty and the care for each detail arise through different stories: these are interlaced to build, at the end, only one precious tale, titled "an extraordinary Tuscan experience".

The video was born thank's to the cooperation with the video maker Astrid Franz (astridfranz.com) who describes a day at Castello Banfi using the most delicate and careful images: the landscapes, the Estate and the activities.

Watch the video and leave your comment.

Enjoy!

We are proud to announce an important accolade: Castello Banfi - Il Borgo was featured as a one of the winner of the Readers' Choice, the prestigious ranking edited by Andrew Harper.

"Charming hotel within a hilltop castle of golden stone surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in the Tuscan countryside. Nine rooms and five suites are decorated in a lovely Tuscan country house style with dark wood furniture and terra-cotta tile floors."

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“Driving through the rolling Tuscan landscape, you’ll stumble upon the occasional majestic hotel, but for the most part, the area’s best accommodations are hidden, with nary a sign post pointing the way. The best strategy is to make one or two of these magnificent, luxurious properties your home for two to three nights, adding on a stay at one smaller, boutique property”.

Castello Banfi - Il Borgo is one of the boutique hotel discovered from Indagare Travel... read more at page 46!

“Are you a wine lover and do you dream of spending a holiday amidst lush vineyards that stretch away into the distance? To take it one step further why not indulge yourself with a stay in a luxurious five star hotel that has its own private vineyard, rustic wine cellars and branded spirits which are harvested, barrelled and bottled in-house.”

Read the full article and you will discover the best "grape gateways" in Tuscany!

As for a research made by Jane Reynolds of Oyster.com, news that was then relaunched by ABC News, with great joy we find Castello Banfi - Il Borgo among the 6 stunning Italian castles where is possible to stay in.

"Many of us have dreamed of living in a castle. After all, it often comes with quite a few perks! Well, we're all about making dreams realities here at Oyster.com, so we scoured Italy -- from the countryside to the cobble-stoned city streets to find stunning castles you can actually stay in. These six historic hotels are all housed within former castles, and thus exude a regal vibe from the awe-inspiring facades to the antique-filled interiors." J. Reynolds

Castello Banfi - Il Borgo

Castello Banfi Il Borgo is an 18th-century farming village that was born around the medieval Banfi Castle. The village (in Italian “Il Borgo”) has been restored and transformed into a luxury resort, and is part of a 7,100-acre property where high-quality red wines are produced. The hotel's 14 rooms and suites reflect this heritage, and each is named after one of the bottles produced by Banfi. Expect plenty of charming historical character throughout the property; picturesque stone buildings have wood beams, bricked archways, and terracotta tiles inside. The chic pool has stunning views of the vineyards, and there are also two restaurants, a wine shop, and a glass museum. Those looking to explore the region should note that destinations such as Siena and Montepulciano are nearly an hour away by car.

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Domenico Francone, resident chef at Sala Dei Grappoli at Castello Banfi, an award-winning winery and hotel in the Tuscany region of Italy, was on tour here recently. He speaks to CHERYL YEE about food, wine and creating culinary masterpieces.

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The journalist Ooi May Sim writes about the wine maker dinner at the Senja Restaurant, Malaysia. As a conductor, the Sala dei Grappoli resident chef, Domenico Francone, accompained with the best selection of Banfi wines. 

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Castello Banfi is featured among, “Top Trips You Should Take in Your 40s and 50s”with a photo prominently displayed on the msn.com homepage. See the screenshots and link below!

Patrick Loh, journalist for the Manifesto Wine, a Malaysian magazine, had the most delightful dinner accompanied by good glasses of Castello Banfi reds and whites and the cuisine of Domenico Francone, the Sala dei Grappoli resident chef.

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The magazine Starmetro, a newspaper published by The Star Online, based in Malaysia, dedicated an article to our Chef Domenico Francone, chef resident at our Sala dei Grappoli. 

On the occasion of a wine maker dinner, the Chef Domenico paired the typical Tuscan cuisine with a selection of Castello Banfi wines. The combination of Malaysian cuisine ingredients and Tuscan elements was very well appreciated.

Click here to read the full article on the Star website.

“If you're looking for the perfect wine retreat, look no further”: this is the beginning of the article, describing Castello Banfi - Il Borgo, that won the 2^nd position in the top 20 hotel list dedicated to wine lovers, edited by The Times and The Sunday Times.

ABC News’Good Morning America has named Castello Banfi Il Borgo among its Most Secluded Stays in Tuscany. ”The story is also featured on Yahoo! News online. This is a great accolade for Castello Banfi’s exceptional hospitality in the region!

By LARA GRANT, Oyster.com December 30, 2014 9:29 AM Good Morning America.

One of the more picturesque places in the world, Tuscany is noted for its vineyard-filled hillsides, rich medieval history, and delectable wines and cuisine. Travelers to this central region of Italy can take their pick from quaint farm bed-and-breakfasts to luxury hotels that specialize in thermal baths. Whether travelers are taking a family vacation to view the idyllic countryside or looking for a romantic getaway, these 10 properties offer secluded stays that are perfect for relaxing in the gorgeous green setting.

Castello Banfi Il Borgo

Castello Banfi Il Borgo is an 18^th-century farmers village that was born around the medieval Banfi Castle. The village (in Italian “Il Borgo”) has been restored and transformed into a luxury resort, and is part of a 7,100-acre property where high-quality red wines are produced. The hotel's 14 rooms and suites reflect this heritage, and each is named after one of the bottles produced by Banfi. Expect plenty of charming historical character throughout the property; picturesque stone buildings have wood beams, bricked archways, and terra-cotta tiles inside. The chic pool has stunning views of the vineyards, and there are also two restaurants, a wine shop, and a glass museum on-site.

Read the full article at: https://gma.yahoo.com/10-most-secluded-stays-tuscany-142241169--abc-news-travel.html