Banfi Vintners

Banfi Vintners is an American company engaged in the production and distribution of wine. Founded by John F. Mariani Sr. in the Little Italy neighborhood of New York City, New York, in 1919, a year before Prohibition. The company continues to be owned by the Mariani family, with third-generation proprietor, Cristina Mariani-May, as CEO. The company is one of the largest importers of wine in the United States. Known to world connoisseurs mainly thanks to Brunello di Montalcino wines.