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What's New at Banville Wine Merchants

• November 20th, 2024

  Banville Wine Merchants Welcomes Cordero Mario (Piedmont) to Our National Portfolio

  Today, we proudly announce the addition of Cordero Mario Winery, based in Castiglione Falletto, to our national portfolio.
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• November 8th, 2024

  The Banville Buzz - Fall 2024 Edition!

  20 years of Banville Wine Merchants & being nominated by Wine Enthusiast for Wine Importer of the Year for 2024!
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• November 5th, 2024

  Banville Wine Merchants Announces Exclusive National Representation of Maison Noir Wines

  We are excited to announce the addition of Oregon-based Maison Noir Wines to Banville's National Portfolio!
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• October 21st, 2024

  CELEBRATING OUR 2025 TRE BICCHIERI AWARD WINNERS!

  We are pleased to announce that nine wines from the Banville portfoliohave earned the prestigious Tre Bicchieri award!
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• October 17th, 2024

  Exciting News: Tuscan Winery Tolaini Acquires Historic Sardinian Winery Pala

  We are excited to announce that Lia Tolaini-Banville has acquired Pala Winery—one of Sardinia's most historic and respected names.
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• October 15th, 2024

  Banville Wine Merchants Welcomes Industry Veteran Jonathan Schwartz to the Team

  Jonathan brings over two decades of experience in the NY/NJ fine wine and spirits industry and is poised to make a significant impact at Banville.
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• October 11th, 2024

  te Pa Family Vineyards is now a proud member of Appellation Marlborough Wine!

  AMW membership underscores te Pa's commitment to crafting authentic, high-quality wines that honor the land and heritage of Marlborough.
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• September 26th, 2024

  Lunae Etichetta Grigia (Grey Label) Vermentino 2022 featured in The Washington Post!

  3 stars for this EXTRAORDINARY wine!
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• September 12th, 2024

  Wine Enthusiast Nominates Banville Wine Merchants for Importer of the Year!

  Banville Wine Merchants is honored to be nominated for the 2024 Wine Star Award - Importer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
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• September 5th, 2024

  Andriano Rubeno Lagrein 2022 - 4 Stars in The Washington Post!

  "More savory than fruity, this gorgeous wine seems to channel the spirit of the Italian Alps..."
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• August 15th, 2024

  Spotlight: Terlano Pinot Bianco 2022

  "Cellar Selection" in Wine Enthusiast feature article!
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• July 24th, 2024

  Jack Mason, MS, joins Banville Wine Merchants as Director of National Sales and Fine Wine Portfolio

  We are thrilled to announce that Jack Mason, MS, has joined Banville Wine Merchants as our new Director of National Sales and Fine Wine Portfolio.
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• May 25th, 2024

  Stellar Recognition from James Suckling for Terlano's oldest Cuvée!

  Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc: The Foundation of Terlano's wine culture!
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• May 22nd, 2024

  Banville Wine Merchants Celebrates 20 Years!

  Lia Tolaini-Banville celebrated this significant milestone in New York in May 2024 with key members of the team and close friends of Banville!
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• April 7th, 2024

  Banville Wine Merchants + Vinitaly 2024

  Vinitaly 2024 - April 14th to April 17th
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• March 20th, 2024

  96 points for DCC's 2019 Prime Donne Brunello!

  "Intense and delineated"...click to read the full review!
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• March 4th, 2024

  Banville Women in Wine 2024

  March is Women's History Month. Celebrate with us today and all year long!
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• January 23rd, 2024

  New Producer Alert: Rose Gold

  Announcing Rose Gold Côtes de Provence Rosé by Casey Barber...
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• January 5th, 2024

  Wellness and Wine: Cheers to a Healthy 2024

  "The key to a long life on the island of Sardinia is a simple recipe: Community, Culture and Cannonau!"
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• December 21st, 2023

  Holiday Greetings from Banville Wine Merchants

  Best wishes from Lia Tolaini-Banville and family!
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• December 19th, 2023

  Banville Wine Merchants Appointment of Martignetti Companies Connecticut Division, Hartley & Parker, as Distributor

  Banville Wine Merchants announces its appointment of Martignetti Companies Connecticut division, Hartley & Parker...
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• December 3rd, 2023

  BiancaVigna Prosecco DOCG - 3.5 Stars in WaPo!

  "This is top-notch prosecco..." - Dave McIntyre, WaPo
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• December 1st, 2023

  Domaine Marjan Simcic in Decanter - Focus on Rebula (Ribolla)

  "Brda and Collio's resilient and resourceful grape offers impressive sustainability, versatility and vibrancy."
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• November 30th, 2023

  Bruce Sanderson features Tolaini and Donatella Cinelli Colombini in his column in Top 100 Issue - December 2023

  "The Virtues of Older Italian Reds: Founded by the late Pier Luigi Tolaini in 1998 and now run by his daughter Lia..."
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• November 7th, 2023

  Autumn Cocktail Inspiration

  Frank Caiafa, Banville's Spirits Portfolio Director, pairs Savoia and Prichard's Whiskey in a cocktail that will make those autumn evenings just a little cozier!
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• October 27th, 2023

  New Producer Alert: Domaine Marjan Simcic from Brda, Slovenia

  "Where the Mediterranean and the Alps Shake Hands" - Marjan Simcic, winemaker and owner. Click to read more!
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• October 15th, 2023

  Tre Biccheri Awards - Gambero Rosso 2024

  Twelve wines from the Banville Wine Merchants portfolio awarded Tre Bicchieri in the 2024 Gambero Rosso Guide!
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• September 22nd, 2023

  Banville Buzz: Fall 2023

  New Prosecco Producer, Noodles of Northern Italy, Harvest in the Northern Hemisphere!
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• September 25th, 2023

  For the Trade: Discover the Armagnacs of Domaine de Papolle!

  Industry friends, please mark your calendars for a not-to-be-missed event at the Banville Townhouse ... click for the details!
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• September 12th, 2023

  News About Our Growing Spirits Portfolio

  Banville Wine Merchants affirms its position as a leading importer and distributor for estate-produced and artisanal spirits with the appointment of Frank Caiafa, Industry Leader, as Director of the Spirits Portfolio.
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• August 10th, 2023

  Tolaini LEGIT 2020 and Al Passo 2020 are Wine Spectator's picks in "9 Stylish Tuscan Reds"

  "Fortunately for fans of Tuscan wines, the Toscana IGT remains a source for great values..."
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• July 27th, 2023

  Banville Wine Merchants' Spirits Portfolio Garners Critical Acclaim at the Distinguished Barleycorn Awards

  We are pleased to announce that four producers from the Banville Wine Merchants' Spirits Portfolio have received awards from the esteemed 2023 Barleycorn Awards!
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• July 19th, 2023

  Tom Hyland Features Illuminati and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in Forbes

  Tom is pleased "to see the shift in how many local vintners are now treating this wine in a different way..."
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• July 12th, 2023

  Tolaini Valdisanti 2019 is one of Wine Enthusiast's Favorite Super Tuscans!

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• July 11th, 2023

  New Prosecco Producer Alert: BiancaVigna!

  Banville Wine Merchants is the national importer for the prestigious wines of BiancaVigna!
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• June 12th, 2023

  A New Horizon for Tolaini - PERLUI, Mello and More

  With the recent release of PERLUI IGT and Mello IGT, Tolaini is paying homage to the foundational blends while also exploring a high-elevation frontier and style of wine that speaks to the possibility for elegance, finesse and a strong sense of Terroir.
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• June 8th, 2023

  te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2022 and the Decanter WWA 2023

  GOLD with a 95-point score!
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• June 2nd, 2023

  The Banville Buzz: Pasta (and other starches) of Northern Italy

  Join us on a journey as we sink our teeth into the pasta (and other starches!) of Italy. First in a series!
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• June 1st, 2023

  The Banville Buzz: Destination Provence with Château L'Escarelle

  Organic Provençal Wine and Culinary Inspiration ... read more!
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• May 26th, 2023

  Farina Bianco di Custoza 2021 in The Washington Post

  3.5 STARS! "It boasts a creamy citrus character, as if lemon curd transformed into wine - accented with wild herbs."
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• May 25th, 2023

  Four Rosé wines from Château l'Escarelle reviewed in Vinous

  Find out what wine Eric Guido thinks is "dangerously drinkable"... click for all the details!
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• May 25th, 2023

  Majolini and Cesarini Sforza in Wine Spectator Bubbly Roundup!

  Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the beginning of summer! Click to read more!
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• May 23rd, 2023

  The Banville Buzz - Spring 2023

  Coming Soon: The next installment of our company newsletter!
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• May 22nd, 2023

  2022 Château l'Escarelle Rosé featured as a "Vinous Favorite"!

  Click to read Eric Guido's review of this organic wine from Provence!
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• May 13th, 2023

  The Banville Buzz: Cocktail Series

  Learn how to make a version of the classic Corpse featuring our exemplary spirits and created by our new Portfolio Spirits Director, Frank Caiafa.
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• May 9th, 2023

  Lia Tolaini is featured in a profile in an Italian magazine!

  "Leadership is passion plus vision!" Click to read more!
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• April 24th, 2023

  Coming up on May 8th - East End Portfolio Tasting !

  MONDAY, MAY 8TH from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at The Barn at Topping Rose House..
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• April 18th, 2023

  New scores for Pierre Meurgey in Wine Spectator and Burghound

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• April 15th, 2023

  New to the USA: Dalia Pinot Grigio

  Introducing Dalia Pinot Grigio ... just in time for summertime gatherings and fun and sun! Click to learn more!
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• April 9th, 2023

  New Scores for Aldo Rainoldi wines from Antonio Galloni at Vinous

  Antonio Galloni reviewed the wines of Aldo Rainoldi in Vinous last week. Click to view!
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• March 30th, 2023

  Two Banville Rosé Wines Featured in The Washington Post

  "Sangiovese is Tuscany's main grape variety, forming the core of Chianti and starring in Brunello and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano..."
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• March 24th, 2023

  Champagne Franck Pascal Featured in Forbes

  "...these three cuvées, only recently available in America, are prime evidence of why Champagne authority Tom Stevenson recommended Pascal as a "quickly rising name in Champagne" in his book Champagne and Sparkling Wines (2014 edition)."
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• March 22nd, 2023

  Cordero San Giorgio featured in April 2023 Issue of Wine Enthusiast

  "With vines more than 30 years old, the wines of Cordero San Giorgio have depth, complexity, and beauty." -Jeff Porter
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• March 9th, 2023

  The Banville Buzz - March 2023

  Tre Bicchieri, Women in Wine, Wellness and so much more ...
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• March 9th, 2023

  Tenimenti Leone Capoccia Bianco 2021 featured in The Washington Post!

  This wine is brand new to the Banville portfolio - click to read more!
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• March 8th, 2023

  International Women's Day at Banville Wine Merchants!

  Learn more about Lia Tolaini-Banville and our women-led producers!
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• March 3rd, 2023

  Lia's Family Recipe Selections & Karter's Cooking Show

  Check out Lia's own family recipes and how-to cooking videos starring her adorable grandson, Karter.
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• March 1st, 2023

  Philipponnat: #11 on the 2023 list of "Most Admired Champagne Brands Report"

  Congratulations to Champagne Philipponnat!
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• February 24th, 2023

  "The Banville Buzz" Happenings Winter 2023

  Chianti Classico Seminar, Tre Bicchieri Events, and More!
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• February 1st, 2023

  Markus Molitor Brut Sekt highlighted in The Washington Post!

  Dave McIntyre from The Washington Post featured Markus Molitor's SEKT: "3 exceptional sparkling wines to toast your love this Valentine's Day"
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• January 31st, 2023

  Donna Laura Photo Contest!

  Share your favorite Donna Laura photos and have the chance to win a great prize!
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• January 29th, 2023

  Tolaini Vigna Montebello Sette Chianti Classico Gran Selezione in Food & Wine !

  Ray Isle highlights Tolaini Vigna Montebello Sette Chianti Classico Gran Selezione in Food & Wine !
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• January 12th, 2023

  Domaine de la Bonne Tonne Featured in The Washington Post!

  "This lively red from the Beaujolais cru appellation of Morgon is rich with cherry and bramble flavors. It exudes a sense that I can only describe as grounded..."
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• January 9th, 2023

  "The Banville Buzz" Winter 2023 - Health and Wellness in Sardinia!

  "Live better, longer." A phrase that certainly strikes a chord this time of year as we explore New Year intentions of health, wellness and starting the year with a clean slate! Click to learn more!
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• December 21st, 2022

  Lunae Black Label Vermentino 2021 featured in December 21st Wine Spectator Insider Weekly!

  Ideal Seafood Pairing according to Alison Napjus!
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• December 21st, 2022

  Ridgeview's Cavendish Brut featured in the NY Times!

  "...It's a little more brisk and tense with acidity, as English sparklers often are, garden fresh, well balanced and delicious. 'Please, sir, I want some more.' "
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• December 6th, 2022

  Four Banville Wines Featured on James Suckling Top 100 of 2022 ITALY!

  Congratulations to Terlano, Andriano and Parusso!
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• November 24th, 2022

  Donna Laura Alteo 2019 Named One of VinePair's Best Thanksgiving Wines of 2022!

  "Classic notes of cranberry with medium fruit and good acidity..."
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• November 20th, 2022

  Pierre Meurgey's 2019 Pommard Les Grands Epenots 1er Cru -

  #74 in WE's TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2022
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• November 15th, 2022

  Terra Costantino Rosso deAetna 2020 featured in WS Article on Sicily!

  Learn all about Nerello Mascalese - a unique Sicilian variety championed by Terra Costantino!
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• November 14th, 2022

  San Salvatore 1988 in Wine Spectator's Top 100

  San Salvatore's 2021 Falanghina featured!
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• November 9th, 2022

  OperaWine 2023 and Banville Wine Merchants

  Aldo Rainoldi, Lunae, San Salvatore 1988 and Terlano will all participate in 2023!
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• November 8th, 2022

  Celebrating 500 Years of Champagne Philipponnat!

  Banville Wine Merchants celebrates 500 years of Champagne Philipponnat. Click for more!
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• October 28th, 2022

  Champagne Day is October 28th!

  Click to learn more about our national Champagne portfolio!
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• October 21st, 2022

  Congratulations to our 2023 Tre Bicchieri Winners!

  Nine wines from BWM received Tre Bicchieri in the 2023 Gambero Rosso Guide!
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• October 18th, 2022

  OSCAR.697 Vermouth Featured in Wine Enthusiast

  95 pts for Bianco and 94 pts. for the Rosso - click to learn more!
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• October 6th, 2022

  San Salvatore 1988 Featured in The Wine Advocate

  "I do everything for the younger generations," he says: "I want to show them that dreams can be realized in the Cilento."
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• October 3rd, 2022

  Cantine Lunae featured in Forbes!

  "The Italian Riviera Winery You Don't Want To Miss"
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• September 12th, 2022

  Negroni Week featuring the Banville Negroni!

  Click to learn how to make the delicious Banville Negroni!
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• September 1st, 2022

  2021 Andriano Pinot Grigio featured in WS Article

  "15 Outstanding Labor Day Delights Up to 92 Points"
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• August 31st, 2022

  2020 Terlano Quarz Sauvignon featured in Wine Spectator's Insider Weekly

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• August 5th, 2022

  Pala Soprasole Vermentino 2021 featured in The Washington Post!

  Three stars from Dave McIntyre of The Washington Post ... click to read the review!
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• July 15th, 2022

  New Labels from Pala!

  Spring 2022 saw the launch of a brand-new label concept from Pala that replaces the 'I Fiori' line.
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• July 11th, 2022

  te Pa's Reserve Collection 2021 Seaside Sauvignon Blanc was poured last week at the official celebration dinner for Matariki (Maori New Year).

  Chris Howard of JancisRobinson.com wrote an article about the event...
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• July 5th, 2022

  The Banville Buzz: Destination Provence!

  What is one of the best ways to get to know a wine producer? Immersion.
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• July 1st, 2022

  The Banville Buzz: 2022 Harvest in the Southern Hemisphere

  Click to read more about our resilient southern hemisphere producers!
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• June 27th, 2022

  The Banville Buzz: Spuntino and Menabrea

  Celebrate the Art of Snacking with Birra Menabrea!
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• June 20th, 2022

  The Banville Buzz: Happenings

  June was a busy month here at Banville Wine Merchants!
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• June 15th, 2022

  Tolaini Picconero 2018 in Wine Spectator's Insider Weekly

  "TUSCANY CONTINUES TO IMPRESS..."
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• June 15th, 2022

  The Banville Buzz - Coming Soon!

  Sign up to receive the first installment of "The Banville Buzz"!
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• June 4th, 2022

  Banville Wine Merchants Import Portfolio Flipbook

  View all our import producers in our newly created flipbook catalog!
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• May 16th, 2022

  Spring Portfolio Tasting on the East End

  Banville Wine Merchants portfolio tasting on May 16th in Sag Harbor, NY!
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• April 19th, 2022

  Tom Hyland in Conversation with Parusso, Rivetto and Ca' Viola!

  Click to view the webinar!
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• March 31st, 2022

  Copertino Rosso Riserva DOC 2012 in Wine Spectator!

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• March 25th, 2022

  Tolaini Al Passo 2018 and Vallenuova Chianti Classico 2019 will be featured in the 2022 Oscars gift bags!

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• March 16th, 2022

  Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2017 Brunello Vintage in WS Insider Weekly!

  Great scores for DCC's 2017 Brunello vintage featured today in Wine Spectator's Insider Weekly!
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• March 7th, 2022

  Lia Tolaini-Banville featured on Italian Wine Podcast

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• March 1st, 2021

  Banville Wine Merchants Women in Wine Feature

  Discover more about our women-led producers! Click on the attachment for all the details!
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• February 18th, 2022

  San Salvatore featured with Stevie Kim on Italian Wine Podcast!

  Stevie spent 3 days with Giuseppe Pagano and discovered an incredible amount of information about San Salvatore, Paestum, and so much more!
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• February 2nd, 2022

  Graeme & Julie Bott featured in Wine Spectator Tasting Report!

  James Molesworth takes a deep dive into the Rhône with a focus on Graeme & Julie Bott.
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• February 1st, 2022

  te Pa is featured in a lead story in Wine Enthusiast's February/March 2022 issue

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• January 6th, 2022

  Banville Wine Merchants: Growth in Italian Portfolio and Personnel

  "Michele Ricci joins Banville as VP of Italian Portfolio and brings with him a collection of artisanal Italian wineries."  
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• December 24th, 2021

  Holiday Greetings from Banville Wine Merchants!

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• October 25th, 2021

  Congratulations to our Tre Bicchieri Winners!

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• October 13th, 2021

  Banville Cru Collection - Highlighting our Fine Wine Selections!

  Get ready for the holiday season with Banville Wine Merchants!
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• October 5th, 2021

  Menabrea and Joshua Bernstein - An In Depth Look at this Distinct Italian Beer!

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• October 1st, 2021

  We are thrilled to welcome the wines of Aldo Rainoldi to the Banville portfolio!

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• Friday, September 17th, 2021

  Terlano in Wine Advocate!

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• August 13th, 2021

  Welcome to Cordero San Giorgio

  Learn more about this new project from the Cordero family!
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• July 29th, 2021

  Welcome to Barr-Eden Estate!

  Discover our new Australian producer!
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• July 8th, 2021

  Find Menabrea Beer Near You!

  Visit our Menabrea USA Locator to find Menabrea Bionda and Ambrata near you!
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• March 1st, 2021

  March: Women's History Month and Women in Wine!

  Check out our Banville Instagram and FB feeds throughout the month of March as we shine a spotlight on our female producers and the women we work with right here in our company!
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• February 26th, 2021

  Fantastic Farina Scores in Vinous!

  "I have to give Farina credit for creating such a versatile and balanced expression of Amarone." -Eric Guido, Vinous
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• February 11th, 2021

  te Pa Oke Sauvignon Blanc 2018 - 93 points from Decanter

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• January 28th, 2021

  Banville Wine Merchants - Investing in People, Investing in the Future

  "...I have always believed this business is about fine wine, but it is also about great people. I'm extremely proud of everyone on our team." - Lia Tolaini Banville
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• January 18th, 2021

  Tolaini Al Passo 2017

  94 pts. and no. 80 in James Suckling's Top 100 Value Wines of 2020
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• December 23rd, 2020

  Villa Medoro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2018 in The Washington Post!

  We are thrilled that Villa Medoro's delicious Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2018 is featured in the Top 12 of 2020 from the Washington Post!
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• December 20th, 2020

  Holiday Greetings from Lia Tolaini Banville

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• December 17th, 2021

  Eric Asimov recommends Champagne Philipponnat in the New York Times

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• December 15th, 2020

  LEGIT Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 - #13 Top 100 Wine Spectator

  This is the second year in a row that LEGIT Cabernet Sauvignon has placed in the #WSTop100 - last year the 2013 vintage was awarded 26th place!
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• October 8th, 2020

  Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso 2021 - Banville Wine Merchants

  Here are the Tre Bicchieri winners represented by Banville Wine Merchants! Congratulations!
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• Wednesday, September 16th

  LEGIT Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 has received 95 points from Wine Spectator and has been named a "HOT WINE" in September 16th's WS Insider!

  Bruce Sanderson calls LEGIT "An impressive red of breadth and depth, featuring black cherry, plum, leather, earth, iron and cedar aromas and flavors."
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• Thursday, September 24th

  "Crepuscule of Covid: Reflections of a Winemaker during Lockdown"

  Honorable Mention from Wine Spectator for "Best Philosophical Musings" in their 2020 Video Contest!
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• April 1st, 2020

  Donna Laura Ali 2018 - 92 pts from James Suckling!

  The new vintage of Ali receives a glowing review from James!
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• Tuesday, December 10th

  Andeluna Pasionado Cabernet Franc 2016 - #55 on James Suckling's Top 100 Argentina Wines

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• November 18th, 2019

  Wines from Banville Wine Merchants on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2019!

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• July 24th, 2019

  Tolaini Picconero 2015 in WS Insider 7/24!

  93 pts for Tolaini Picconero 2015!
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• Monday, June 24th

  NEGRONI WEEK 2019 - June 24th - June 30th!

  Celebrate Negroni Week with OSCAR.697 Vermouth, CASONI, and GIN PIUCINQUE!
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• Thursday, June 13th, 2019

  te Pa SB 2018 wins NZ Wine of the Year!

  Gold medal and 93 pts. for te Pa's Sauvignon Blanc 2018!
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• 7 January

  English Sparkling Producer Ridgeview in the New York Times

  Check out the article by visiting the link.
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• 30 December

  Champagne Philipponnat at Union Square Wines

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• 30 August

  Banville Portfolio Tasting on September 10th in New York City

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• Sunday, July 1st

  Winemaker Dinner with André Hueston Mack

  Butterfield at The Hasbrouck House - Stone Ridge, New York
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• April 4th, 2018

  High Praise for Donatella Cinelli Colombini from Vinous!

  Scores for the 2013s and 2012 Riserva!
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• March 12th, 2018

  BWM Gold Medal Winners at TEXSOM 2018!

  Donna Laura, Ridgeview, Majolini, and Andriano all take gold!
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• March 8th, 2018

  Menabrea at the 2018 New York International Beer Competition

  Menabrea is a winner at the 2018 New York International Beer Competition!
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• February 15th, 2018

  Montecappone on Vinous - New Marche Releases

  Great scores for Montecappone on Vinous!
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• February 14th, 2018

  Menabrea USA Website Now Live!

  Visit www.Menabrea-USA.com for all the latest news and events!
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• February 5th, 2018

  Ze Windham Wine Bar in Travel & Leisure - Best 25 Wine Bars

  You can find lots of BWM wines at Ze Windham Wine Bar, named one of T&L best 25 wine bars in the USA!
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• January 10th, 2018

  San Salvatore Gillo Dorfles' Aglianico 2013 in Decanter

  93 points for Gillo Dorfles!
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• December 11th, 2017

  98 points for Champagne Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses 2008!

  98 points from Vinous and 96 points from Decanter - the accolades keep rolling in!
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• November 22nd, 2017

  Wine Spectator - Top 100: Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir 2015

  Dutton-Goldfield's 2015 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir cracked the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines list. The only Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to be included this year!
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• October 22nd, 2017

  Gambero Rosso 2018 Tre Bicchieri Winners at BWM

  Wines from Ca' Viola, Pala, San Salvatore, Terlano, and Tolaini are all winners this year!
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• October 11th, 2017

  Wonderful showing from Domaine Jacques Cacheux in Wine Spectator

  Jacques Cacheux wines were well-received in the most recent issue of Wine Spectator!
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• September 30th, 2017

  Great Scores for Odoul-Coquard in WS!

  A great showing for the 2014 vintage of Odoul-Coquard!
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• September 16th, 2017

  Tolaini Picconero 2016 - James Suckling En Primeur Tasting!

  Great early tasting notes for Tolaini Picconero 2016!
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• September 15th, 2017

  San Salvatore in Wine Advocate!

  "San Salvatore is one of the most exciting properties to take hold recently in the region of Campania." -Monica Larner, Issue 232, 08/31/17
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• September 1st, 2017

  Michele Satta on JamesSuckling.com

  Great scores for Michele Satta wines on JamesSuckling.com!
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• August 31st, 2017

  Tolaini Wines on JamesSuckling.com

  Valdisanti and Al Passo featured on JamesSuckling.com
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• August 9th, 2017

  Tolaini Valdisanti 2014 - 93 points in WS!

  WS insider just gave Valdisanti 93 points for the 2014 vintage!
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• August 9th, 2017

  Ridgeview Bloomsbury in The Daily Meal

  "Crisp and refreshing with fine bubbles, lively citrus flavors, and a finish as long as a train on a royal wedding dress, this British beauty is a superb introduction to English sparkling wine."
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• August 9th, 2017

  Menabrea Feature on DrinkMeMag.com

  From DrinkMeMag: "Birra Menabrea is an Italian brewing company that has been producing the best brews for 170 years."
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• July 3rd, 2017

  Ridgeview English Sparkling Wine for the 4th of July!

  "Brilliantly made, and a testament to the sparkling-wine potential of England."
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• June 29th, 2017

  Champagne Philipponnat in Decanter

  Great article and fantastic scores for Champagne Philipponnat!
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• June 28th, 2017

  Farina Wines Awards at IWSC 2017

  Farina Wines picks up multiple awards at IWSC 2017!
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• May 31st, 2017

  Summertime Drinking - Majolini Sparkling Brut Rosé is Featured!

  Marika Vida-Arnold, the sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton New York at Central Park spotlights the Majolini Brut Rosé from Franciacorta....
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• May 24th, 2017

  Pala Article in Tastes of Italia

  Pala is highlighted in the "Wines of Sardinia"!
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• May 1st, 2017

  BWM is Proud to Represent Mery-Melrose and Domaine de Papolle in NY

  "As consumer demand for both cognac and organic products is on the rise, Mery-Melrose Organic Cognac is making a well-timed entry into the New York market", says Lia Tolaini-Banville.
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• April 15th, 2017

  Bubbles at Banville

  We are excited to represent some of the best terroirs in the world for sparkling wine!
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• March 20th, 2017

  Menabrea in Il Mondo della Birra

  Celebrating Menabrea's 170th Anniversary and exploring their Museum of Beer!
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• February 28th, 2017

  Ridgeview Wines and the Oscars 2017

  Ridgeview Wines was featured at an Oscars 2017 pre-party at the British Consulate in Los Angeles celebrating this year's UK nominees!
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• January 1st, 2017

  André Hueston Mack on the Cover of Cuisine Noir (Winter 2017)

  From Cuisine Noir: "It is a thrill to share how he worked tirelessly for years to build the brand we know and love today."
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• December 29th, 2016

  Champagne Philipponnat in the NY Times

  Eric Asimov has Champagne Philipponnat on his shopping list this holiday season!
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• December 19th, 2016

  Donatella Cinelli Colombini Honored at New York Wine Experience 2016

  "What makes the stately Sangiovese reds of Italy's Brunello di Montalcino special? A roomful of Wine Experience attendees attempted to divine this during a tasting of four distinctive wines from the appellation...
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• December 9th, 2016

  TEXSOM: Banville will represent Ridgeview Wines

  TEXSOM quotes Lia Tolaini Banville on this recent exciting announcement!
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• December 2nd, 2016

  Champagne Philipponnat featured in Bloomberg Media

  Champagne Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses 2004 is on the list!
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• Friday, October 21st, 2016

  Donatella Cinelli Colombini at Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience

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• Friday, October 21st, 2016

  Gambero Rosso 2017 Tre Bicchieri Winners at BWM

  Wines from Ca' del Bosco, Pala, San Salvatore, Terlano, and Villa Medoro are all winners this year!
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• October 3rd, 2016

  Tolaini Picconero 2011 is a TOP PICK in Wine Spectator's Tuscan Wines Report

  TOP PICK and 93 pts for Picconero 2011 from Bruce Sanderson in the Tuscan Wines Report in the October 31st, 2016 issue of WS!
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• October 3rd, 2016

  Tolaini Al Passo 2012 Has a New Look!

  2012 Al Passo: New Look, Same Great Quality!
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• September 14th, 2016

  Terlano Vorberg Pinot Bianco Featured in WE

  "If there's one wine I'd love to see on more wine lists in the U.S., it's Pinot Bianco from Alto Adige...There are some gorgeous Pinot Biancos from these areas. If you haven't tried any, then you're missing out on some fantastic wines." -Kerin O'Keefe
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• August 29th, 2016

  Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013

  James Suckling gives 93 points to the Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013!
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• August 29th, 2016

  Terlano Montigl Pinot Noir Riserva 2013

  93 points from James Suckling in his article about the Pinot Noirs of Alto Adige.
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• August 7th, 2016

  Champagne Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses 2006

  John Gilman's View from the Cellar reviews Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses 2006!
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• July 27th, 2016

  Champagne Philipponnat Profile on Wine-Searcher.com

  Tom Hyland's profile about the history and fine Champagnes of Philipponnat.
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• July 11th, 2016

  Meurgey-Croses in Wine Enthusiast

  Pierre Meurgey and his wines from the Mâcon are recognized in the October, 2016 issue of Wine Enthusiast!
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• June 23rd, 2016

  International Wine Challenge and San Salvatore

  6 San Salvatore wines are awarded at the IWC 2016!
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• May 31st, 2016

  Cantina Terlano on AG Vinous

  Stellar scores from Antonio Galloni for the most recent vintages of Terlano wines...
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• May 9th, 2016

  Terlano in Wine Spectator

  Life-Changing Whites: Italy's Terlano cooperative sets the bar high in the Dolomites
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• Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson Visits Tolaini

  April 25th, 2016

  "Pier Luigi Tolaini's dream of creating a wine estate in his native Italy is bearing fruit..."
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• March 23rd, 2016

  DCC in Wine Spectator's Wine Insider on March 23rd, 2016

  DCC's Brunello 2010 Riserva is a WS Hot Wine with 97 points!!
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• March 21st, 2016

  Farina Amarone 2012 Named in Luca Gardini's Top 50 Wines

  Luca Gardini, one of Italy's most famous sommeliers, has recognized the Farina Amarone 2012 in its ranking of the world's 50 best wines.
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• March 15th, 2016

  Praise in The Wine Advocate for DCC's Brunellos

  Monica Larner writes about the 2011 and 2010 DCC Brunellos
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• March 15th, 2016

  Pala 2014 Vermentinos on AG Vinous

  "I can't remember the last time I had an entry-level Vermentino di Sardegna as good as this one.” -Ian D'Agata
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• March 10th, 2016

  Terlano Vorberg and Quarz in Wine Enthusiast

  Great scores for Terlano in the April 2016 issue of Wine Enthusiast!
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• March 1st, 2016

  DCC 2011 Brunello on Vinous

  91 pts for this beautiful wine!
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• February 11th, 2016

  DCC in Wine Enthusiast

  94 pts. for the 2011 Progetto Prime Donne
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• February 8th, 2016

  Farina Amarone Classico 2012 Wins First Place at 13th Anteprima!

  The great news keeps rolling in for Farina!
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• February 9th, 2016

  Terlano Pinot Grigio Featured in the Chicago Tribune

  "The pinot grigio of Alto Adige, like all good versions of pinot grigio, has something to say and it says it with abundant floral softness, a range of succulent fruitiness, food-friendly acidity and a bit of heft in the body."
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• January 4th, 2016

  Pala Wines in The Wine Advocate

  Fond words for Pala and great scores in the most recent issue of The Wine Advocate!
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• December 31st, 2015

  Andriano Juvelo Gewürztraminer Passito in Wine Spectator

  91 points for Juvelo in Wine Spectator!
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• December 31st, 2015

  Terlano Wines in Wine Spectator

  Check out the wonderful scores for Terlano in the December issue of Wine Spectator!
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• December 31st, 2015

  Giacomo Grimaldi wines in Wine Spectator

  Great scores for the 2011 Barolos from Giacomo Grimaldi!
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• December 9th, 2015

  Donatella Cinelli Colombini Prime Donne Project on Tuscan Vines

  From John Fodera at Tuscan Vines: "Prime Donne..... If ever there were a wine with a story........."
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• November 25th, 2015

  Remo Farina Wins Best Italian Producer of the Year from International Wine and Spirits Competition

  On November 25th, Remo Farina won producer of the year from the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London for their Montefante Amarone.
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• November 17th, 2015

  Gambero Rosso 2016 Tre Bicchieri Winners at BWM

  Wines from Ca' del Bosco, Pala, San Salvatore, Terlano and Villa Medoro have all received Tre Bicchieri this year!
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• November, 2015

  Terlaner I Grand Cuvee 2012 on James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2015

  97 points for Terlaner I - a top wine of 2015!
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• October, 2015

  Tolaini Al Passo 2011 Receives 91 pts. from Wine Advocate

  From Monica Larner: "I am a big fan of Tolaini's Al Passo both in terms of its quality and its excellent price point."
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• October 31st, 2015

  Tolaini Wines in Wine Spectator!

  Great scores for the 2011 vintage of Al Passo, Valdisanti, and Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
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• October 29th, 2015

  Terlano on James Suckling

  So many great scores for Tolaini - click to read more!
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• October 29th, 2015

  Andriano Wines on JamesSuckling.com

  92 points for Andriano Pinot Grigio, 93 points for Andriano Gewurztraminer and lots more amazing scores from James Suckling!
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• October 22nd, 2015

  BWM Wines in James Suckling Top 100 Italian Wines of 2015!

  Big scores for Banville wines in this list - click to read more!
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• October 19th, 2015

  Tolaini Al Passo 2011 is Wine Spectator's "Daily Wine Pick"!

  91 points and "Daily Wine Pick" for October 19th, 2015!
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• October 14th, 2015

  Donatella Cinelli Colombini in Wine Spectator

  Great scores for DCC in Wine Spectator!
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• October, 2015

  Pala in Wine Enthusiast

  Great scores for Pala wines in the October, 2015 issue of Wine Enthusiast
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• September, 2015

  Wonderful Accolades for San Salvatore on AG Vinous

  Great scores for San Salvatore Trentenare and Pian di Stio - read all about it!
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• September, 2015

  Tolaini on AG Vinous

  Great scores for Valdisanti and Picconero from Antonio Galloni at Vinous.
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• September 1st, 2015

  Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2011 in Wine Enthusiast

  Tolaini's single vineyard Chianti Classico Gran Selezione receives 91 points from Wine Enthusiast in the September 1st, 2015 issue.
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• July 23rd, 2015

  DCC Brunello 2010 rated 2nd in NY Times Brunello Tasting

  Eric Asimov and friends taste through 20 Brunellos - DCC Brunello lands second place!
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• July 15th, 2015

  Lia Tolaini-Banville and Castelnuovo Berardenga featured on JamesSuckling.com

  Learn more about Chianti Classico, specifically the intricacies of Castelnuovo Berardenga.
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• July 7th, 2015

  Terlano Vorberg Pinot Bianco 2003 in AG Vinous

  Vorberg 2003 Chosen as a Cellar Favorite: 94 pts!
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• July 1st, 2015

  Cain Vineyard & Winery partners with Banville Wine Merchants

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• June 23rd, 2015

  Farina Amarone Montefante 2010 Receives Award

  Farina's Amarone Montefante 2010 won the Indigenous Grape Varieties trophy at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2015 (IWSC).
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• July, 2015

  Donatella Cinelli Colombini in Wine Spectator

  DCC Progetto Prime Donne 2010 receives 96 points in Wine Spectator's July 31st, 2015 issue! Great article on the 2010 Brunello vintage as well.
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• June 20th, 2015

  Pala Silenzi Rosé 2014 on AG Vinous - 90 pts.

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• June 1st, 2015

  Terlano Montigl Pinot Noir 2012 in Wine Enthusiast

  90 points to Terlano Montigl Pinot Noir!
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• May, 2015

  Farina Wines Awarded at Decanter World Wine Awards 2015

  Farina Amarone and Riserva Montefante awarded at DECANTER WWA 2015
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• May 1st, 2015

  DCC Prime Donne Brunello 2010 in Wine Enthusiast

  93 points for DCC Prime Donne Brunello!
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• April 30th, 2015

  San Salvatore in The Wine Advocate

  Monica Larner: "San Salvatore 1988 is an estate to watch and I'm sure we will be hearing more from them in the future. I was largely impressed by this collection of new releases."
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• April, 2015

  Farina at the International Wine Competition 2015, VinItaly

  Farina is awarded at the International Wine Competition 2015, VinItaly
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• April, 2015

  Pala and the International Wine Competition 2015, Vinitaly

  Pala is awarded at the International Wine Competition 2015, Vinitaly
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• Spring 2015

  Coming to Town!

  We are excited to welcome many of our most important producers to the NY/NJ markets this spring.
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• April 2015

  New Items at Banville Wine Merchants

  Check out some of our new offerings!
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• February 2015

  Tolaini in the February 2015 issue of Decanter!

  Read more about the history of the Tolaini Estate as well as info about current vintages.
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• January 2015

  Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2015

  Congratulations to -
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• April 2014

  Tolaini Supertuscans Against the World's Best!

  In Houston, Texas on April 16th, Craig Collins MS, led a blind comparative tasting of 2010 vintages with 12 top American sommeliers at Del Frisco's.
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