Effective August 18, 2025, Querciabella welcomes Tim Banks, former Sales & Marketing Director of Ornellaia and Masseto, to the company as Director of Strategy. This is a significant step for the Castiglioni family in consolidating the company and guiding its future together with the new generation. In this new role, Banks will work from the company headquarters in Greve in Chianti alongside CEO Roberto Lasorte and will be responsible for commercial strategy and brand development. He will report directly to the ownership, represented by Mita Castiglioni and her children Andrea and Selene.
Tim Banks: From Ornellaia and Masseto to the New Challenge at Querciabella
Tim Banks brings nearly thirty years of experience in the wine world, gained in senior roles in sales, marketing, and communications for renowned wineries in France and Italy. In particular, the family intends to leverage his experience at Ornellaia and Masseto to infuse Querciabella with new energy and a renewed perspective.
“Querciabella is one of the most pioneering wineries in Italy, and its excellence is recognized throughout the international winemaking scene,” emphasizes Tim Banks. “I approach the challenge that awaits me with great enthusiasm, strengthened by the winery’s constant and unwavering commitment to sustainability, quality, and the promotion of the Chianti Classico denomination. Querciabella is truly unique, and we will continue to strengthen its position while remaining faithful to its founder’s vision.”
President Mita Castiglioni concludes:
“We are delighted to welcome Tim to Querciabella and are confident that the dynamism and vision he will bring to the team will help us achieve important goals. As a family, we remain deeply connected to the path laid out by my father, “Pepito” Castiglioni, looking to the future with renewed openness and playing a key role in the Chianti Classico appellation, one of the most historic and prestigious in the world of wine.”
Founded in 1974 by Giuseppe “Pepito” Castiglioni, Querciabella has always been a benchmark for winemaking excellence. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to cutting-edge viticulture, respectful of the environment and the unique character of its terroir, the company stands out for its uncompromising, authentic quality and sustainability. Its more than 90 hectares of organic vineyards spread across the Chianti Classico and Maremma regions represent true oases of biodiversity in harmony with nature. From these vineyards come elegant and complex wines, capable of fully expressing the richness and diversity of the Tuscan landscape.
