Numerous national and international awards for the Franciacorta of the Paladin family.
James Suckling , one of the most authoritative wine critics in the world, has included Franciacorta Millesimato Bio Brut Rosé 2020 by Castello Bonomi in his “Top 100 Wines of Italy 2024” , assigning a score of 96 points. Thus, the Franciacorta company of Casa Paladin , increasingly confirms itself among the protagonists of the Italian and international wine scene, collecting prestigious awards from industry critics.
Wine Enthusiast , one of the leading American magazines in the wine sector, has also widely recognized the company’s references. The Franciacorta Rosé Brut Millesimato 2020 reached 95 points, the Cruperdu 2019 94 points, while the Franciacorta Brut Nature Cuvée 1564 2017 93 points. Last year, the magazine had included CruPerdu Grande Annata 2016 in The Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2023, one of the most influential rankings in the world of wine.
In Italy, however, the prestigious Three Glasses of the Gambero Rosso 2025 Italian Wine Guide were won by the Riserva Lucrezia Etichetta Rosé Extra Brut 2011 . Luciano Ferraro, in his Guide The Best 100 Wines and Winemakers of Italy 2025 , co-written with James Suckling, also gave ample space to Castello Bonomi, awarding the Franciacorta Cruperdu 2019 and the Franciacorta Rosé Brut Millesimato 2020. Also on the national scene, the Vinibuoni d’Italia 2025 guide awarded the Franciacorta Satèn with the Crown and 4 Stars , placing it in the Top 300. Furthermore, the Franciacorta Brut Nature Cuvée 1564 2017 received the prestigious 5 Grappoli from the Bibenda 2025 guide, a further sign of the quality of Castello Bonomi’s production. The Riserva Lucrezia Etichetta Rosé 2011 obtained the DoctorWine Face recognition of the Essential Guide to Italian Wines 2025 , which underlined its elegance and complexity. Furthermore, the awards received in the Vitae and Viniplus 2025 AIS guides continue to confirm the company among the best Franciacorta producers, consecrating its quality.
” We conclude this 2024 with great satisfaction,” declare Carlo and Roberto Paladin , “aware that every reference of Castello Bonomi represents our daily commitment to taking care of every detail. We are grateful for these achievements and ready to continue writing our history, with the same passion and dedication that has always distinguished us .”
These successes testify to the growing appreciation of the Paladin Family’s vision of Franciacorta, both in Italy and abroad. The awards are part of the renowned panorama of Franciacorta , recently named International Wine Region of the Year 2024 at Wine Enthusiast ‘s Wine Star Awards, underlining the reference role that the denomination has conquered in the global wine scene.