Bolla Italian Wines
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B I W T olla wines have stood for the passion and creativity Bidenti ed with quality Italian winemaking dating back to 1883 when Abele Bolla, an enterprising innkeeper in northeast Italy’s Veneto region, founded the iconic winery that continues to bear his name. For decades the Bolla label has been recognized by Americans as a stan- dard for ne Italian wines, its worldwide success a source T W – C S of Italian national pride. hristian Scrinzi has been with Bolla remains committed to delivering wines of a su- perior quality, with a fresh approach to producing them. CBolla since 2001, a er having In 2009, a substantial investment was made to improve spent the better part of a decade studying the Bolla winery operations, bringing the facilities used winemaking techniques in New World and technologies employed to cutting edge standards. regions. In 2006, Scrinzi took on a key e restoration process was extensive, touching all facets role in the “Revitalization Project” that of the Bolla enterprise: beginning with the complete marked the beginning of Bolla’s transfor- renovation of the winery and fruttaio in order to achieve a heightened emphasis on the production of superior HIGH TIER MID TIER PROSECCO mation into the modern operation that it quality, and ultimately leading to the design of elegant is today. In 2009, Scrinzi was appointed new packaging. A V S C L P P DOC head winemaker, and it was at this time C DOC S C DOC V R Light straw in color, Bolla Prosecco In conjunction with these changes, Bolla joined forces o ers appealing ripe fruit on the nose that his mission became clear: a top- One of the worlds most treasured and distinctive red wines, Pale straw in color with an intense fragrance of owers and C S DOC with New York-based Ban Vintners, one of North with hints of apple, pear and peach. down renovation of Bolla with the goal of Amarone is lushly avored, intensely concentrated and silky- pear. e medium-bodied taste is harmonious and balanced Le Poiane is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella America’s premier names in imported ne wines, which e wine is fresh and fruity on the textured. It is deep garnet, velvety-red in color with aromas of with hints of lemon and acacia honey. Ideal for appetizers, grapes that are handpicked in hilly Valpolicella. is region is improving overall quality; starting in the has proven to be a kindred partnership. palate with a great vein of acidity and wild-cherry jam, spice and hints of cedar. It delivers rich, dry, grilled seafood, chicken, sh-based pastas, entrées and salads. known for its avorful grapes indigenous to the area. Deep lively nish. It is delightful with vineyards, moving through the cellars, and extending all the way to the nished Across the board, the goal is to make more elegant, black-cherry avors and a nish that is long, round and persis- Also makes a perfect aperitif. It is called 883 because, in ruby red in color with notes of black pepper and spice, this wine is velvety and well balanced with black-cherry avors. appetizers, seafood, pasta, chicken, wine in the bottle. food-friendly wines that profoundly re ect their Veronese tent with cacao and spice. is full-bodied wine is the perfect addition to 883 referring to the year 1883 in which Bolla was Delicious with steaks, chops and rich pastas. Its name refers to pork and veal as well as desserts. origin. anks to the winemaker, Christian Scrinzi and accompaniment to game, roasts, most red meats, dried fruits founded, it is also suggested that the rst container of Soave and full- avored cheeses. to arrive in the US was on bill of lading 883 the night hawks that nest in the hilltop Vineyards of the Veneto. It was his grandfather who gave him his early fascination with wine through his “tailor made” wine philosophy, Bolla has recently their many excursions to the vineyards around their home in Trentino, a well- undergone a rea rmation of this remarkable winery’s known wine region in Northeast Italy. ese early experiences led Christian to quintessentially Italian roots. C T V R R V IGT S C DOC C S DOC complete his studies in Agriculture and Oenology, travel to New World regions to learn the breadth of current techniques and practices in winemaking, then Bolla Creso, a blend of Corvina and Cabernet Sauvignon, is very e Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grapes for our Tufaie, Intense ruby-red in color with notes of spice and dark fruit, intense, dark, deep ruby in color. e nose is ample, complex, named for the volcanic stone of the region, are hand-picked well balanced, with avors of wild berries on the nish. It is ultimately back to Italy, and to Bolla. Today, Scrinzi is the interpreter of Bolla elegant and fruity with notes of toasted wood. Grassy nuances from a single vineyard in Castellaro in the renowned Soave composed of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes and quality; in this capacity, he is responsible for creating Bolla wines and carrying of the Cabernet Sauvignon are evolving toward cocoa and wild Classico zone. is wine captures the stone’s yellow-gold color. vini ed with the famed Ripasso refermentation technique on the tradition of trusted quality that Americans have come to know and love berry with notes of cherry, spice, plum and violets. e wine With citrus-blossom aromas and so avors of melons, grape- which delivers a complex, multi-layered texture and avor to is powerful and persistent with ripe berries, cocoa and plum, fruit and pears over subtle notes of spice and honey, it pairs well the wine. Excellent when paired with roasts, stews, rich pastas over the past 60 years. and o ers sweet, silky and velvety tannins. Enjoy with grilled with risotto, shell sh, grilled sh and grilled vegetables. and aged cheeses. meats such as steak, pork tenderloin, as well as with a variety of cheeses. Creso, synonymous with richness and opulence, is so named for Croesus, the famous king of Lidia: during his reign created the very rst gold-silver coins. CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN WINEMAKING2013 : B. n 130th Anniversary of the founding of the Bolla winery. n 60th Anniversary of the importation/introduction of Amarone into the U.S. Market. n Re-introduction of Creso, a Super Veronese that made its rst impact in the U.S. wine market over 25 years ago. CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE T V W R IN WINEMAKING he Veneto is one of Italy’s foremost Twine producing regions, both in terms of Quantity and Quality. Of the 20 Italian regions, it is the largest producer of DOC wines; among them, Amarone della Valpolicella and Soave which could be considered the signature red and white wine of the Veneto. olla takes pride in its Venetian heritage, and is committed Bto producing wines that are true to its 130-year legacy as a respected producer from the region. e distinct avor of the grapes can be attributed to the unique climate, soil and temperature of the region in which they are grown. Our goal is to capture those nuances so you will experience an authentic taste of Italy in every Bolla Company Info & Website Bolla S.p.A. Corporate Headquarters Villa Belvedere - 37011 Calmasino (VR) C.F. / P.IVA / Reg. Imprese di Verona n. 03508110230 R.E.A. di Verona n. 342008 glass of Bolla wine. www.bolla.com ©2013 VB Imports, Old Brookville, NY. BBHT21.