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Welcome to Banfi

A premium wine company, family-owned since 1919 and currently led by 3rd generation family proprietor and CEO Cristina Mariani-May
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Our Portfolio

Banfi is the sole U.S. importer of the Mariani family’s internationally renowned wine estates in Italy — Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, and Banfi Piemonte of Strevi, Piedmont. Banfi’s domestic portfolio is a collection of boutique brands from the Pacific Northwest and its ownership interests extend to Natura wines, produced by Emiliana Organic Vineyards, Chile.

Italy
Pacific Northwest
Chile
Castello Banfi Brunello
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans
Castello Banfi Specialty
Banfi Chianti
Banfi Estate Whites
Banfi Estate Reds
Centine
Rosa Regale
Banfi Sparkling & Rose
Artist Series
Other Italian Wines
Pacific Rim Classics
Rainstorm
Silver Totem
Thick Skinned
Natura

Our Company

For over a century, Banfi has been committed to the wine industry, focused on building a portfolio of quality brands with an emphasis on sustainability and education. Highly recognized, trusted and beloved by consumers, Banfi brands offer luxury across all price points, are highly rated and have become leaders in their respective categories.

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Reviews

BestBuy
2021 Natura Carmenere
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BestBuy
Natura 2021 Natura Carmenere
Date posted: March 27, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
90 pts
2021 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2021 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

Year's Best for $20 or Less

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Year's Best
2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Year's Best
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Year's Best for $20 or Less

Date posted: September 30, 2022
90 pts
2021 Pacific Rim Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Riesling

Top 100 Best Buy for 2022

Date posted: September 30, 2022
BestBuy
2021 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
Date posted: September 30, 2022
BestBuy
2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
Date posted: September 30, 2022
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Our Company

For over a century, Banfi has been committed to the wine industry, focused on building a portfolio of quality brands with an emphasis on sustainability and education. Highly recognized, trusted and beloved by consumers, Banfi brands offer luxury across all price points, are highly rated and have become leaders in their respective categories.

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Reviews

Year's Best
2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Year's Best
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Year's Best for $20 or Less

Date posted: September 30, 2022
BestBuy
2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
Date posted: September 30, 2022
90 pts
2021 Pacific Rim Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Riesling

Top 100 Best Buy for 2022

Date posted: September 30, 2022
BestBuy
2021 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
Date posted: September 30, 2022
Excellence Award
2019 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
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Excellence Award
Pacific Rim Classics 2019 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
Date posted: September 29, 2022
90 pts
2018 Pacific Rim Vin De Glacière
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2018 Pacific Rim Vin De Glacière
Date posted: August 11, 2022
BestBuy
2020 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2020 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Top 100 Best Buys of 2021

Date posted: August 11, 2021
BestBuy
2020 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2020 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: August 11, 2021
Smart Buy
2019 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Smart Buy
Pacific Rim Classics 2019 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Smart Buy

Date posted: January 6, 2021
90 pts
2018 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2018 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
Date posted: September 27, 2019
91 pts
2016 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
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91 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
Date posted: January 31, 2019
BestBuy
Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: January 31, 2019
BestBuy
2017 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2017 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: January 31, 2019
Best Value
2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Best Value
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Best Value

Soft and delicately sweet, with lively pineapple and lemon flavors that show spicy accents. Drink now.

Date posted: August 14, 2018
BestBuy
2016 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: August 14, 2018
BestBuy
2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: August 14, 2018
Best Value
2015 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Best Value
Pacific Rim Classics 2015 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Best Value

Date posted: November 18, 2016
BestBuy
2013 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2013 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Appealing notes include pear, jasmine and orange blossom. It drinks a hair off dry with stone fruit flavors that seem a bit dilute

Date posted: October 12, 2015
92 pts
2012 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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92 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet, polished, focused and expressive, playing the grapefruit, pear and spice flavors against bracing acidity. This avoids being cloying, and persists harmoniously. Delicious now, but should deepen with cellaring. Drink now through 2025.— H.S. (5 March 2015)

Date posted: March 6, 2015
BestBuy
2012 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Penetrating aromas suggest lemon oil and citrus blossom, with a hint of terpene. This is the driest version of this wine to date, with residual sugar down around 0.5%. Pear skin, pear flesh and citrus carry it through a lengthy finish. May 2014

Date posted: March 27, 2014
BestBuy
2012 Pacific Rim Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Riesling

BEST BUY (May 2014)

Date posted: March 27, 2014
BestBuy
2012 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

BEST BUY (May 2014)

Date posted: March 27, 2014
BestBuy
2011 Pacific Rim Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Riesling

BEST BUY ~ The sweetness gauge on the back label indicates this as medium dry, and at 3.2% residual sugar, there is more than a hint of sweetness. It’s all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling with some complexity. — […]

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,400 cases made. -HS 11/30/12

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2010 Pacific Rim Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2010 Pacific Rim Riesling

#1 TOP 100 2011 ~ Rich on the borderline between dry and sweet, this richly fruity riesling is packed with flavors or peach, apricot, pear, a hint of mint, and a streak of wet stone. There is a lot going on for such an inexpensive wine. – PG 11/01/11

Date posted: June 25, 2013
91 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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91 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY ~ # 10 TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2012 ~

A Fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind and stone fruit flavors of peach and apricot. There’s an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length. – PG 9/01/12

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,400 cases made. –HS

Date posted: March 14, 2013
90 pts
2021 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2021 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

Year's Best for $20 or Less

Date posted: September 30, 2022
90 pts
2019 Rainstorm Pinot Noir
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2019 Rainstorm Pinot Noir

EDITORS’ CHOICE

Date posted: March 4, 2022
90 pts
2012 Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2012 Pinot Gris

Top 100 Best Buys of 2013

Spicy and intense, this excellent Pinot Gris is loaded with Gravenstein apple, cut pear and a taste of orange peel. Surprising length and power for a European-styled wine, with modest alcohol. Best Buy. – Paul Gregutt

Date posted: August 19, 2013
90 pts
2011 Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2011 Pinot Gris

BEST BUY ~ This is the first release from Rainstorm, part of the expanding Mariani Family presence in the Pacific Northwest. It’s bone dry, immaculately fresh, and lees-aged, with lovely depth and finesse. Flavors of melon and cucumber dominate, and the crisp acidity offers bracing minerality. — P.G. (8/1/2012)

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2011 Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2011 Pinot Gris

This is the first release from Rainstorm, part of the expanding Mariani Family presence in the Pacific Northwest. It’s bone dry, immaculately fresh, and lees-aged, with lovely depth and finesse. Flavors of melon and cucumber dominate, and the crisp acidity offers bracing minerality. – P.G.

Date posted: March 13, 2013
90 pts
2017 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend
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90 pts
Thick Skinned 2017 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend

Cellar Selection

Date posted: May 20, 2021
90 pts
2016 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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90 pts
Thick Skinned 2016 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
Date posted: August 18, 2020
90 pts
2015 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend
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90 pts
Thick Skinned 2015 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend
Date posted: May 1, 2019
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For over a century, Banfi has been committed to the wine industry, focused on building a portfolio of quality brands with an emphasis on sustainability and education. Highly recognized, trusted and beloved by consumers, Banfi brands offer luxury across all price points, are highly rated and have become leaders in their respective categories.

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Reviews

BestBuy
2021 Natura Carmenere
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BestBuy
Natura 2021 Natura Carmenere
Date posted: March 27, 2023
90 pts
2021 Natura Cabernet Sauvignon
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90 pts
Natura 2021 Natura Cabernet Sauvignon

Savory cranberries, cumin and some redcurrants and plums. Nicely generous and bright with juicy fruit and firm tannins on the palate and a flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink now.

Date posted: April 28, 2022
90 pts
2021 Natura Rosé
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90 pts
Natura 2021 Natura Rosé

Fresh grapefruit and some scented flowers and wet stones on the nose, followed by nectarines on the palate. An elegant and supple rosé. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap.

Date posted: April 28, 2022
90 pts
2021 Natura Pinot Noir
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90 pts
Natura 2021 Natura Pinot Noir

Cranberries, cherries and some herbs on the nose. This is a juicy and bright pinot with some herbs, red dates and white pepper on the palate. Easy-drinking style with some tannins. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap.

Date posted: April 28, 2022
91 pts
2020 Natura Rosé
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91 pts
Natura 2020 Natura Rosé
Date posted: June 1, 2021
92 pts
2020 Natura Pinot Noir
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92 pts
Natura 2020 Natura Pinot Noir
Date posted: June 1, 2021
Gold
2014 Natura Carmenere
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Gold
Natura 2014 Natura Carmenere

2016 TEXSOM International Wine Competition Gold Medal

Date posted: May 9, 2016
Gold
2014 Natura Sauvignon Blanc
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Gold
Natura 2014 Natura Sauvignon Blanc
Date posted: March 19, 2015
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