In November 2009, following an official poll which appeared on the French weekly Le Figaro magazine, The Red Horse was pointed out by critic Étienne de Montety as the most important novel appeared in France in the last 25 years. On 18 December 2009, the Province of Milano awarded Corti the prestigious Prize Isimbardi, for citizens and associations promoting worthy initiatives in favour of the Milan community.
In November 2009, following a public survey conducted by Le Figaro magazine, The Red Horse was identified as the most influential novel published in France over the past quarter-century. On December 18, 2009, the Province of Milano recognized Corti's contributions with the prestigious Prize Isimbardi for promoting worthy projects within the Milan community.