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Motivated by a desire to keep a major family involvement in the operation, which comprises the largest contiguous estate in Europe with almost 3, hectares — one third of which is planted with vines — Cristina decided not to sell Banfi to LVMH. The reason why Cristina needed money concerned the way Banfi was structured — the company, like many family-owned businesses — had a number of shareholders, with different aims.

Continuing, she said that should LVMH take a stake in Banfi, it would take her away from influencing the strategic direction of the brand.

Meanwhile, its restaurant has gained a Michelin star, and the Montalcino property now hosts an annual jazz festival. Overall, such a change in ownership structure has given Cristina the opportunity to concentrate on Castello Banfi as a wine brand, a hospitality business and centre for Sangiovese research. The medal-winning Banfi wines from The Spring Tasting. It looks like you're in Asia, would you like to be redirected to the Drinks Business Asia edition?

Cross over the bridge and railroad tracks. Be careful: at the end of the bridge please mind the speed limit indicator. The speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour. Turn left following the sign to Cantine Banfi. Once in Civitavecchia follow direction to Grosseto. Exit at Paganico Nord. Follow sign to Montalcino and to M.

The Foundation provided seed money to help Catholic Relief Services build a technical school and an orphanage as well as an unit housing project in Potenza, Italy, where thousands were left homeless after a devastating earthquake in the early s.

It also generously endows select charities and universities around the world, and sponsors annual scholastic tours to study the food and wine culture of Italy.

Her father, Chairman Emeritus Dr.