Domenico Francone

Domenico Francone is the Executive Chef at Castello Banfi in Montalcino, Tuscany, where he leads La Sala dei Grappoli and is also associated with La Taverna. Banfi’s official materials say he is of Apulian origin and grew up in a family with a strong culinary tradition, and they note that he helped bring La Sala dei Grappoli to a Michelin star in 2020. Michelin’s listing for La Sala dei Grappoli also identifies him as the chef in the kitchen and describes his cuisine as modern with touches of his Puglian background.