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Editore: Edizioni Turbo Srl - Corso della Resistenza, 23 - 20821 Meda (MB) - Tel. +39 0362 600463/4 Fax. +39.0362.600616 - Stampa: Ingraph - Seregno (MB) - Poste Italiane Spa - Sped. in Abbonamento Postale DL 353/2003 (conv. in L. 27.02.2004, n.46) art. 1, comma 1, LO/MI - In caso di mancato recapito inviare al CMP di Milano Roserio per la restituzione al mittente previo pagamento resi. EDITORIAL NEWS by Riccardo Colletti and Angelo Frigerio MEZZACORONA GROUP: RECORD-BREAKING FINANCIAL RESULTS IN 2017 2017 ended with two record-breaking fi- nancial results for the Mezzacorona Group. A NEW MAGAZINE FOR “Consolidated turnover was about 185 million euros, increasing by 5.7% over the previous 12 months; and total dividends paid to our shareholders almost reached THE ITALIAN EXCELLENCE 64 million euros, up 16.9%. Figures that show the strength of the Mezzacorona Fabio Maccari Group, both from an economic and finan- Here we go, then. A new magazine is born: The Ita- - as well as our editorial staff - and we hope that cial point of view. But above all, results that besides our subsidiaries in Germany and lian Magazine. What you are leafing through many others will join us in this adventure. are connected with the strategies adop- the United States. Our goal is to reach eve- - and we hope that you will read, too - is indeed the The Magazine is an information, com- ted on a production and sales level, that ry single country: from ‘conslidated’ mar- very first, brand new issue. 100% dedicated to the munication and most of all working tool. 2,000 co- are providing excellent results and that will kets to ‘emerging’ economies, like China ‘ of wine’ competing in the global marketpla- pies are distributed, in the printed version, during be the core of our business also in 2018,” and Russia, where we have been experien- ce. The Italian Wine Magazine - one more tool in the most important trade shows; and in the digital said Fabio Maccari, managing director. cing double-digit growth rates. But in this the Tespi Mediagroup’s wide and varied magazine version, to a mailing of more than 30,000 operators regard, there is still a lot of work to do. As portfolio - comes to birth on the occasion of one including buyers, retailers, and importers, due to a In addition, for the second consecutive of the most important international trade shows for strong and fruitful partnership with the Italian Trade year, the company was provided with the proven by China, where we have been un- the sector, namely Prowein 2018. But we are ready Agency (ITA) and its global network of offices. Integrated Crop Management National disputed protagonists through the Alibaba for an encore in April, for Vinitaly. As usual, products are the core of this project. As Quality System (Sqnpi). Exports play an e-commerce website. But China is much At a time when everything is fluid and fast, we deci- well as the main driver of business. And therefo- increasingly important role: today, more more than a land of e-commerce oppor- ded to create and publish a new magazine becau- re, The Italian Wine Magazine provides a product- than 80% of production goes abroad. “We tunities, like those provided by Alibaba. In se there is a big need - or better a big craving - for oriented approach, so that Italian can be operate in around 60 countries worldwide China, we are now operating through 11 INSIDE ‘informal’ sources of information. Especially when discovered in the easiest and more accurate way. - highlighted Fabio Maccari - also due to distributors spread throughout the count- you address professionals (in this case wine pro- Inside this first edition, the most important part of a dedicated sales network, that includes ry, and located in cities of a considerable fessionals), and a wide, global audience. Becau- the magazine is occupied by a guide to the best of many local managers, for the United King- size and importance, as well as a resident se The Italian Wine Magazine, an editorial spin-off Italian wine production, that we selected and seg- dom, China, Canada and South America, manager to coordinate them.” of The Italian Food Magazine - is solely dedicated mented by regional origin. A real journey around to Italian companies that are going through a pro- the Italy of wine. Gruppo Mezzacorona: un bilancio 2017 da record THE COMPANY cess of internationalization. To highlight their skills, But a market is not only made of products, but of Il 2017 del Gruppo Mezzacorona si è chiuso con due record assoluti di bilancio. “Il fatturato con- know-how, and products of excellence. men, women, and companies alike. We will talk solidato si è attestato attorno a quota 185 milioni di euro, segnando una crescita del 5,7% sui CASA VINICOLA NATALE The same concept is now applied to the world of about all of them, to highlight and value the di- precedenti 12 mesi, e il liquidato totale per i soci ha quasi toccato i 64 milioni di euro, per un VERGA: BACK TO THE wine, that historically plays a key role in Italian ex- stinctive features of every single . That are +16,9%. Numeri che evidenziano tutta la forza del Gruppo Mezzacorona, tanto dal punto di vista 6 ports, and is a full expression of Italians’ talent and made of stories, families, and knowledge; of a economico quanto finanziario. Ma, soprattutto, risultati che sono frutto delle strategie adottate sia THE INTERVIEW culture. A simple, clear choice, that has been lu- constant search for innovation, without losing their a livello produttivo sia commerciale, che stanno dando ottimi riscontri e su cui intendiamo prose- “WE ARE THE AMBASSADORS ckily welcomed and appreciated by many market enormous heritage of know-how. A cultural patri- guire anche in questo 2018”, spiega il direttore generale Fabio Maccari. Molto importante anche OF ITALIAN WINE WORLDWIDE” players, including those companies that, starting mony that deserves to be told all over the world. Of l’ottenimento per il secondo anno consecutivo, dopo il 2016, della certificazione della produzione 35 from this very first edition, decided to take part to course, by The Italian Wine Magazine. Enjoy your 2017 secondo il Sistema di qualità nazionale per la produzione integrata (Sqnpi). E sempre più cen- the project. We would like to heartily thank them reading. trale l’export. Oggi, più dell’80% della produzione del gruppo s’indirizza all’estero. “Sono circa 60 EXPORT i Paesi del mondo che presidiamo”, evidenzia Maccari. “Grazie anche a una struttura commerciale TEXAS, THE NEW HORIZONS davvero vocata all’esportazione, in cui sono integrati diversi resident manager, per Regno Unito, OF THE US WINE MARKET Cina, Canada e Sud America, oltre alle sussidiarie di Germania e Stati Uniti. Lavoriamo per essere 36 presenti ovunque: dai mercati storici ai contesti emergenti, come Cina e Russia, dove segniamo UN NUOVO GIORNALE incrementi a due cifre. Ma di cammino, in questo senso, ce n’è ancora molto da fare. Lo dimostra MARKETS & DATA proprio il caso cinese, rispetto al quale si è molto parlato del nostro ruolo da protagonisti sul sito di EU WINE: PER LE ECCELLENZE D’ITALIA e-commerce Alibaba. Ma, attenzione, la Cina è molto di più. Non è solo l’articolata costellazione OUTLOOK TO 2030 di opportunità fornite da Alibaba: noi, in quel mercato, abbiamo 11 distributori su tutto il territorio 38 Dunque, ci siamo. Eccoci. Nasce una sviluppo sui mercati internazionali. Ice e con tutti gli uffici dislocati sui cinese, collocati in città di notevole importanza, e un resident manager che li coordina”. nuova rivista: The Italian Wine Ma- E di esse vuole mettere in evidenza vari mercati. Come sempre il prodot- gazine. Quello che state sfogliando competenze, know how, prodotti ed to riveste un ruolo centrale. È il dri- (e ci auguriamo leggerete) è di fat- eccellenze. Lo stesso abbiamo vo- ver, l’eroe del business. E pertanto, to il primo numero. Nuovo di zecca. luto fare per il mondo del vino, che The Italian Wine Magazine propone DUCHESSA LIA IS PUSHING PIEDMONT SPARKLING WINES: the Tutto dedicato all’Italia del vino che storicamente svolge un ruolo prima- un taglio product-oriented, affinché PRESENTED THE NEW ASTI SECCO DOCG italian compete sulla scena estera. The Ita- rio relativamente all’export italiano, sia possibile identificare l’offerta Duchessa Lia, a winery located in Santo Stefano Belbo, in the pro- foodmagazine lian Wine Magazine – che s’inserisce ed è piena espressione dei talenti e made in Italy nella maniera più ef- buyer’s • guide nel ricco e variegato bouquet di te- della tradizione del Bel Paese. Una ficace e concreta. In proposito, per vince of Cuneo, and specialized in the production of Piedmont Doc sate di Tespi Mediagroup – esordi- scelta chiara, netta, e che fortunata- questa prima release, nelle pagine and Docg wines, has widened and enriched its product range. The THE ITALIAN FOOD MAGAZINE sce in occasione di uno dei più im- mente è stata fin da subito apprezza- centrali del giornale abbiamo rea- company launched the Asti Secco Docg, a new that portanti appuntamenti fieristici del ta da molti player del settore, incluse lizzato una vera e propria guida alle Managing director: ANGELO FRIGERIO settore: Prowein, edizione 2018. Ma quelle aziende che fin da questa pri- eccellenze vitivinicole italiane, che features a soft and persistent perlage and a distinct and floral scent. Editorial director: RICCARDO COLLETTI è pronto a fare il bis ad aprile, a Vi- ma release hanno deciso di aderire abbiamo selezionato e raccolto seg- Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs well with fish and shellfish dishes, as well as Edited by: Edizioni Turbo Srl - Palazzo di Vetro nitaly. al progetto anche in termini di inve- mentandole regione per regione. Un fresh cheeses and cured meats. Asti Secco was born from a new vinifi- Corso della Resistenza, 23 - 20821 - Meda (MB) Tel. +39 0362 600463/4/5/9 In un periodo dove tutto è liquido, stimento pubblicitario. A loro – così autentico viaggio nell’Italia del vino. cation process of White Moscato - developed in collaboration veloce e fluido, abbiamo deciso di come a tutto il team redazionale e Ma non c’è soltanto il prodotto a Fax. +39 0362 600616 - e-mail: [email protected] ideare e pubblicare un nuovo giorna- ai collaboratori – va il nostro ringra- fare un mercato: ci sono uomini, with the research laboratory of the Asti Docg Protection Consortium Anno 6 - numero 2 - febbraio 2018 le proprio perché c’è bisogno (fame ziamento più sincero, esprimendo al donne, aziende. Noi, in progressio- - which allows to obtain a dry version of classic Asti. e sete, potremmo dire) di poter ap- contempo l’auspicio che altri si vo- ne, le racconteremo tutte, proprio Periodico bimestrale - Registrazione al Tribunale di Milano n. 38 del 25 febbraio 2015 - Stampa: Ingraph - Seregno (MB) - profondire e accedere a informazio- gliano unire dal prossimo numero a per far emergere i tratti distintivi Duchessa Lia scommette sulle bollicine Piedmontsi: ni non ‘ingessate’ o troppo volatili. questa avventura editoriale. che caratterizzano ciascuna realtà presentato il nuovo Asti Secco Docg Specialmente se ci si rivolge a ope- The Italian Wine Magazine è uno italiana. Che è fatta di storie, di fa- Poste Italiane Spa - Sped. in Abbonamento Postale DL 353/2003 Si arricchisce l’offerta di Duchessa Lia, cantina di Santo Stefano Belbo, in pro- (conv. in L. 27.02.2004, n.46) art. 1, comma 1, LO/MI ratori del settore (in questo caso strumento di informazione, comu- miglie e di capacità di consolidare e vincia di Cuneo, specializzata nella produzione di Doc e Docg Piedmontsi. L’a- quello vitivinicolo), ancor più quan- nicazione e soprattutto di lavoro. È soprattutto innovare nel segno della zienda ha lanciato l’Asti Secco Docg, un nuovo spumante che si caratterizza Una copia 1,00 euro - Abbonamento annuo 20,00 euro do la platea dei lettori è vastissima. distribuito sia nella versione carta- creatività, senza però disperdere il per il perlage fine e persistente e un profumo fragrante e floreale. Ideale come Ossia, mondiale. cea in 2mila copie durante le princi- patrimonio di conoscenze. Un patri- L’editore garantisce la massima riservatezza dei dati personali in suo Eh si, perché The Italian Wine Ma- pali manifestazioni fieristiche, sia in monio culturale che merita di esse- aperitivo, si abbina a piatti di pesce, crostacei, formaggi freschi e salumi. L’Asti possesso. Tali dati saranno utilizzati per la gestione degli abbonamenti gazine – spin-off editoriale di The quella digitale, a un mailing di oltre re valorizzato e raccontato in tutto Secco nasce da una nuova modalità di vinificazione del vitigno Moscato bian- e per l’invio di informazioni commerciali. In base all’Art. 13 della Italian Food Magazine – è dedicata 30mila operatori fra buyer, retailer e il mondo. Ovviamente sulle pagine co, messa a punto in collaborazione con il laboratorio di ricerca del Consorzio Legge n° 196/2003, i dati potranno essere rettificati o cancellati solo ed esclusivamente alle aziende importatori, grazie alla consolidata e di The Italian Wine Magazine. Buona di Tutela dell’Asti Docg, che consente di ottenere una versione secca del clas- in qualsiasi momento scrivendo a: Edizioni Turbo S.r.l. italiane impegnate nel processo di fruttuosa partnership siglata con Ita/ lettura e alla prossima. sico Asti.

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RESTYLE IN THE SIGN OF ART “IN THE HEART OF ASOLO, A REDISCOVERED AND TERRITORY FOR THE GALASSI LABELS VINEYARD”: THE NEW AMBITIOUS PROJECT BY MONTELVINI The Galassi brand, famous wine brand Restyling all’insegna di arte e territorio “In the heart of Asolo, a rediscovered per le etichette del brand Galassi from Forlì (Romagna) and commercialized Il marchio Galassi, noto brand del vino con vineyard”: this is the name of a project on a global scale by the Cevico Group - sede a Forlì e commercializzato a livello inter- that wants to tell of a special link, that one of the leading market players with a nazionale dal Gruppo Cevico, tra i principali between Montelvini and the city of consolidated turnover of 147 million euros player del settore con un fatturato consolida- Asolo. Which is also the new challen- - has started a brand image restyle. A total to da 147 milioni di euro, rinnova la propria ge launched on the past October by of 14 labels have been ‘dressed’ with some immagine. Sono in totale 14 le etichette che the Venetian winery. Alberto Serena, pieces of the famous ‘Triumph of Dionysus’ sono state vestite con alcuni segmenti del Ceo of Montelvini, showed off this am- mosaic, a masterpiece housed at the Na- celebre mosaico “Trionfo di Dioniso”, ope- bitious project aimed at recovering a ra ospitata al Museo archeologico nazionale tional Archaeological Museum of Sarsina, di Sarsina, in provincia di Forlì Cesena. Un small vineyard located in the historic in the province of Forlì-Cesena. A restyling restyling che si configura come un ulteriore center of the city. This has been called aimed at representing a further element of elemento d’identità, per vini che si ricono- ‘Rediscovered Vineyard’ and repre- identity, for wines that are deeply rooted in scono in valori di riferimento quali territorio, sents a sort of Cru - of half a hectare values like territory, history, culture and art. storia, cultura e arte. - where the final goal is to recover the genome of the original plant, in order to uncover the roots of Prosecco Supe- THE ORGANIC AND VEGAN WINE CODICE CITRA WINE TEAM: “Nel cuore di Asolo, un vigneto ritrovato”: riore and Asolo Docg’s long-standing il nuovo ambizioso progetto firmato Montelvini RANGE OF CANTINA VALTIDONE IS BORN A WINNING START history. A Denomination of Origin that “Nel cuore di Asolo, un vigneto ritrovato”: è il nome di un progetto che racconta un legame Cantina Valtidone has launched its first A new era has begun for Codice Citra. finds in the winery from Venegazzù a speciale, quello tra Montelvini e la città di Asolo. Ed è anche la nuova sfida che la cantina ve- line of organic and vegan wines, called The new Wine Team of the famous coope- true world’s ambassador. The ‘Redi- neta ha presentato ufficialmente lo scorso ottobre. Alberto Serena, amministratore delegato di Montelvini, ha illustrato l’ambizioso progetto di recupero di un piccolo appezzamento vi- ‘Biò Valtidone’. The first wines included in rative, the largest winery in Abruzzo, with scovered Vineyard’ project will be at the core of Montelvini’s activity in the tato posizionato nel centro storico della città. Si tratta di quello che è stato definito “Vigneto the range are Gutturnio and Ortrugo, in its 6,000 hectares of vineyard in one of the ritrovato” e che rappresenta una sorta di Cru di mezzo ettaro in cui si lavorerà al recupero del a sparkling version. The two wines, which most suitable areas of the Chieti province years ahead and will provide the first genoma della pianta originale, per andare alle radici della storia del Prosecco Superiore e are characterized by an innovative packa- and the 3,000 families of associated wine- real production only in September dell’Asolo Docg. Una Denominazione di cui la cantina di Venegazzù si fa portavoce del mon- ging and a catchy and colored label, have makers - has officially made its debut. Star- 2022. The first bottles of the ‘Cru Re- do. Il progetto “Vigneto ritrovato” impegnerà Montelvini nei prossimi anni e vedrà la prima been provided with the organic Valoritalia ting from 2017, Riccardo Cotarella, discovered Vineyard’ are expected to produzione effettiva soltanto a settembre 2022. Previsto, poi, nel 2023 l’arrivo sul mercato and VeganOk certifications. “With these one of the most renowned and acknowled- appear on the market in 2023. delle prime bottiglie del “Cru vigneto ritrovato”. new products, we are aimed at paying in- ged Italian winemakers, has taken the lead creasing attention to the environment and of a team made up of the production ma- nagers and agronomists of the nine Codice AIR DOLOMITI Air Dolomiti to pave the way for a cultural innovation sceglie i vini Masi Agricola able to involve the entire Val Tidone,” said Citra associated . Three important CHOSE MASI AGRICOLA’S WINES Air Dolomiti sceglie Masi Agricola. La the president, Gianpaolo Fornasari. “The- technicians, namely Davide Dias (techni- Air Dolomiti, the Italian airline of the compagnia aerea italiana del Gruppo Luf- re is a great public interest for this type of cal director), Lino Olivastri (oenologist and Lufthansa Group, has signed a partner- thansa sigla un’intesa con la nota azienda vitivinicola per proporre su tutti i voli, per production methods and for this kind of R&D manager) and Ludovica Crugnale (oe- ship agreement with Masi Agricola in wines. We believe we can work very well nologist) will support him in this new chal- l’intero 2018, una selezione di etichette order to offer a selection of labels of della storica realtà della Valpolicella. Nel- in this sector: if climate conditions remain lenge. “Riccardo Cotarella represents a sort the historical Valpolicella winery on all of big coach for our staff,” said Filippo D'Al- la proposta si alterneranno il Colbaraca unchanged with respect to previous years, its flights for the entire 2018. The selec- Soave Classico, il Valpolicella Classico the of Val Tidone are very suita- leva and Valentino Di Campli, respectively tion includes Colbaraca Soave Classi- Superiore Toar e il Moxxè Pinot grigio. In ble for organic production.” director and chairman of Codice Citra. “We co, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Toar aggiunta, i passeggeri Air Dolomiti che will combine our skills with his great expe- and Moxxè Pinot Grigio. In addition, presenteranno la propria carta d’imbarco Nasce la linea di vini bio e vegan firmata Cantina Valtidone rience, not only as an oenologist, but also Air Dolomiti passengers who will show From the left: Sandro Boscaini, chairman e il voucher scaricabile a bordo, tramite Cantina Valtidone lancia la sua prima linea di vini biologica e vegana: si tratta di Biò Valtido- and above all as a team leader, thanks to his of Masi Agricola, and Joerg Eberhart, la piattaforma Inflight Entertainment, po- ne. Prime proposte inserite nella gamma sono il Gutturnio e l’Ortrugo in versione frizzante. their boarding pass and the voucher ability to manage and coordinate working chairman of Air Dolomiti tranno vivere la Masi Wine Experience Le due referenze, che si caratterizzano per un innovativo packaging e l’accattivante e colo- that can be activated onboard, throu- nella Tenuta Canova di Lazise: una visita rata etichetta, hanno ottenuto le certificazioni bio Valoritalia e VeganOk. “Con questi nuovi teams and lead them towards concrete and gh the Inflight Entertainment platform, neyards, to the aging cellar and to the shared projects.” di vigneti, cantina di affinamento e del prodotti intendiamo prestare sempre maggiore attenzione all’ambiente e fare, in questo will be allowed to enjoy the Masi Wine Masi Wine Discovery Museum, follo- Masi Wine Discovery Museum, seguita senso, da traino di un’innovazione culturale che coinvolga l’intera Val Tidone”, sottolinea Codice Citra Wine Team: Experience at the Canova Estate in La- wed by a free tasting of a selection of dalla degustazione gratuita di una sele- il presidente Gianpaolo Fornasari. “C’è nel pubblico un interesse esponenziale per questo zione di etichette. tipo di produzione e per questo genere di vini. Pensiamo si possa lavorare molto bene in un esordio vincente zise (Verona province): a visit to the vi- wines. questo settore, anche perché se il clima si mantiene come gli ultimi anni, i vigneti della Val Inizia una nuova era in casa Codice Citra. Ha Tidone risultano ideali per una produzione biologica”. esordito ufficialmente il nuovo Wine Team della nota cooperativa, la più grande realtà vitivinicola CHIANTI: SINCE 1ST JANUARY abruzzese, con i suoi 6mila ettari di superficie vi- IT CAN BOTTLED IN TUSCANY ONLY CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO DOCG: tata nelle zone più vocate della provincia di Chie- STOP TO THE USE OF HERBICIDES INCLUDING GLYPHOSATE ti e le 3mila famiglie di soci vignaioli. A partire After a long administrative procedure, the modification of Chianti ring activities can be carried out, because until today, it was indeed dalla vendemmia 2017, Riccardo Cotarella, uno Docg production regulation has come into force. As from 1st Ja- possible to bottle our wine all over the world,” said Giovanni Busi, Historical shift in the Conegliano Valdob- Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Docg: dei più conosciuti e apprezzati enologi italiani, nuary 2018, “Chianti Docg can be bottled only in Tuscany, without Chairman of Consorzio Vino Chianti. “For now, after obtaining the biadene Prosecco Docg territory. The ban stop all’uso di erbicidi contenenti glifosate ha preso a guidare uno staff composto da tutti prejudice to any exceptions and rights acquired over time by bot- approval in Italy, we operate under a ‘temporary labelling’ system, Svolta storica nell’area del Conegliano Val- i responsabili della produzione e gli agronomi on the use of herbicides including glyphosa- tling companies”. The reference goes to bottling companies loca- pending the final approval by the EU of the folder containing the te, that will come into force starting from Ja- dobbiadene Prosecco Docg. Il consorzio delle nove cantine associate a Codice Citra. Ad di tutela comunica l’arrivo, dal 1° gennaio affiancarlo e a coordinare questa squadra sono ted outside Tuscany that have been bottling Chianti for at least two amendment in question,” said Busi. Chianti produces 100 million nuary 2019, was officially announced by the 2019, del divieto assoluto all’uso di erbici- tre importanti tecnici come Davide Dias (diretto- years during the last five years. “This entails a change in the mar- bottles, 70% exported. In the next seven to ten years, production protection consortium. The new regulation, di contenenti glifosate. Il provvedimento, re tecnico), Lino Olivastri (enologo e responsa- king off of the area where wine-making, aging, bottling and matu- should pass from 800,000 hectoliters to one million (+25%). approved by the majors of the 15 municipali- approvato dal coordinamento dei sindaci bile R&D) e Ludovica Crugnale (enologa). “Ric- ties of the Denomination, also extends to all dei 15 comuni dell’area della Denomina- cardo Cotarella rappresenta per noi una sorta di Chianti: dal 1° gennaio other herbicides, except for those of natural zione, si estende anche a tutti gli altri er- grande allenatore del nostro staff”, sottolineano si imbottiglia solo in Toscana and organic origin, or in cases of young vi- bicidi, eccetto quelli di origine naturale e Filippo D’Alleva e Valentino Di Campli, rispetti- Dal 1° gennaio 2018, dopo lungo iter amministrativo, è entrata in vigore la modifica del disciplinare di produzione del Chianti Docg, che d’ora in poi “si neyards with less than three years of life, or biologica, salvo nei casi di vigneti giovani vamente direttore e presidente di Codice Citra. potrà imbottigliare, fatte salve le deroghe e i diritti acquisiti nel tempo dalle aziende imbottigliatrici, solo in Toscana”. Il riferimento va alle aziende confezio- located in hilly areas where the use of me- entro i tre anni di vita oppure in aree di “Metteremo in campo le nostre risorse insieme natrici ubicate fuori della Toscana che hanno imbottigliato Chianti per almeno due anni negli ultimi cinque. “Si tratta della modifica della delimitazione della pendenza dove risulta impossibile l’utilizzo alla sua esperienza, non solo come enologo, ma zona di vinificazione, invecchiamento, imbottigliamento e affinamento perché fino a oggi era infatti possibile imbottigliare il nostro vino in tutto il mondo”, chanical tools is not possible. Not only the di mezzi meccanici. Interessati non solo i anche e soprattutto come team leader, grazie spiega Giovanni Busi, presidente del consorzio Vino Chianti. “Per adesso operiamo in regime di ‘etichettatura transitoria’ in attesa che il fascicolo con la vineyards, but all the crops, both herbaceous vigneti, ma tutte le colture, tanto erbacee alla sua capacità di gestire e coordinare squadre modifica in argomento venga approvato in via definitiva in sede comunitaria, i cui tempi non sono al momento quantificabili”, commenta Busi. Il Chianti and arboreal, including arable land and or- quanto arboree, ovvero anche i seminativi di lavoro e orientarle verso progetti concreti e produce 100 milioni di bottiglie, per il 70% destinate all’export. Nei prossimi sette-dieci anni la produzione della Docg dovrebbe passare da 800mila ettolitri chards, are interested by this directive. e i frutteti. condivisi”. a un milione (+25%).

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THE PURCHASE OF AN ESTATE IN MONFORTE D’ALBA, LANGHE. 2018 STARTED FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. WITH A HISTORIC TWIST FOR THE COMPANY. INTERVIEW WITH THE CEO, NATALE VERGA.

With a Century-old tradition in bottling the premium quality products. With one goal: to success. It is focused on a complete respect for best of Italian wine, Casa Vinicola Natale Verga, strengthen the basis of an evolution that has nature and sustainability, from the vineyard to located in Lombardy, is now ready to take its bu- been continuing, step after step, for 10 years. the bottle. It was officially launched in 2016, di- siness to a next level by strengthening the com- And the purchase of the new estate constitutes rected at the US market, but it soon started to pany’s core asset and image. We talked about a fundamental - not to say historic - step in this be sold also in Italy due to an excellent value for that and much more with Natale Verga, Ceo. path. quality ratio and an eye-catching packaging. What will you produce in this newly-purcha- What does organic mean to you? What can you tell us about Casa Vinicola Na- sed estate? A value added for our product range. We tale Verga’s history? A selected production of Nebbiolo grapes, don’t have big volumes yet, but we stay com- Our company history is a family history. For that will afterward become a Langhe Doc and a petitive in a fast-growing market sector, where more than one Century - since 1895, exactly - Barolo Docg. Two wine types that perfectly de- further growth is expected. Currently, the orga- values, traditions and a true passion for wine scribe the excellence of Piedmont, and highly nic offer consists of two classic wines from Sicily: have been handed down from father to son, demanded from the market. It was not a ran- Nero d'Avola and Grillo. But even in this field, as shown by the utmost attention we’ve always dom choice: entering the world of Barolo repre- our idea is to strengthen the work carried out paid to quality. After four generations, today I’m sents a big investment, also from an economic since 2016, perhaps adding new products from at the head of the company together with my point of view. But at the same time, as I mentio- other regions to give even more appeal to our sisters, Cristina and Laura. ned before, it will be strategic in our company’s range. How would you describe your product ran- development strategy. Many new projects in sight, then? ge? What will you present first? Of course. After a Century, the time has come We select and offer a wide variety of wines, The first wine that we will present on the occa- to move on, even beyond our own roots. And that together represent the best of Italian wine sion of Prowein is a Nebbiolo Langhe Doc, that from bottles, to go back to the vineyard. With production, sold with our own brands or as pri- will be on stage also during Vinitaly, in April. the aim of providing our partners with products vate labels. And today, an important innovation Does the international business remain one that, even more, can tell of the extraordinary gives us the chance to take a further step in our of your main focus? love story between my family and wine. company’s development strategy. Definitely. Today foreign markets account for What is it about? more than 30% of total turnover, and our wines The recent purchase of an estate in Monfor- are distributed in over 30 world countries. Also Casa Vinicola Natale Verga: te d’Alba, in the Langhe territory. One of Pied- in this regard, we are aimed at increasing our ritorno alla vigna mont’s most prestigious wine . products’ quality even more, in order to meet Una tradizione secolare. È quella che con- traddistingue Casa Vinicola Natale Verga, Where does this important decision come the demand of consumers asking for premium quality products. realtà lombarda da sempre specializzata from? nell’imbottigliamento del meglio della It is part of a wider development plan aimed Are your satisfied with the results achieved produzione vitivinicola made in Italy. E at transforming our company’s core asset. For in 2017? che oggi compie un passo storico, con- years, we have been selling wines produced in Last year was a positive year: we increased solidando l’evoluzione della propria fisio- the Langhe, but today we want to go beyond our volumes, and improved profit margins. Our nomia aziendale. A tu per tu con Natale the simple bottling activity. We are growing, organic line, one of our most recent product Verga, il titolare. just like our offer, thanks to the creation of new launches, gave a significant contribution to this

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CASA VINICOLA NATALE VERGA VINICOLA DECORDI DEL TERRE D’OLTREPÒ CANTINE CAPETTA MARCHESI DI BAROLO Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D02 BORGO IMPERIALE CORTESOLE Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: F01 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: C74 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A03 (co-exhibitors with Italia del Vino Consorzio) (Oltrepò Pavese Area) Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A02 COMPANY PROFILE BONARDA DELL’OLTREPÒ ASTI SECCO DOCG BARBARESCO DOCG BAROLO DEL D’ALBA Natale Verga wine company was DOC LE ROVOLE LAMBRUSCO MANTOVANO DOC OLTREPÒ PAVESE DUCHESSA LIA DUCHESSA LIA DI BAROLO DOCG 2013 DOC 2015 PEIRAGAL founded by Enrico Verga in 1895. Af- SECCO BORGO IMPERIALE PINOT GRIGIO DOC ter more than a Century of activity, it now plays a key role in grocery retail across Italy, thanks to a wide range of products sold with its own brands or as private labels. Foreign markets – more than 30 countries worldwide - account for 35% of Natale Verga’s total turnover. Over time, many internatio- nal awards have been received by the company. The new headquarter co- vers a total surface of 35,000 sqm. The winery has a storage capacity of 46,000 quintals and two bottling lines: one dedicated to glass bottles from 0,75 to 1,5 liters, with a production capa- city of 25,000 bottles per hour, along Grapes (%) with another one dedicated to glass Croatina. bottles of 5 liters and to PET bottles Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Land of production Grapes (%) 100% Nebbiolo. 100% Barbera. from 3 to 5 liters. The business growth Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Moscato bianco. Nebbiolo. achieved in the last years was enabled Lambrusco Maestri, Marani and Ancel- 100% Pinot grigio. Land of production Land of production Land of production Organoleptic characteristics Land of production Piedmont. Piedmont. by the introduction of innovative and Croatina is an indigenous vine varie- lotta. Land of production Piedmont. Piedmont. sophisticated technologies that, thou- Land of production Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics ty which grows mainly on the hills of Organoleptic characteristics The colour is garnet red with ruby re- This wine is ruby red in colour with bril- gh preserving traditional Lombardy. Organoleptic characteristics Perlage: fine and persistent. Colour: Colour: intense ruby red, tending to Oltrepò Pavese. Wines obtained from flections. The aroma is intense and liant garnet borders. Its fresh and lively techniques, can satisfy careful and de- Organoleptic characteristics Pale yellow colour; a wine with a cha- straw yellow with light gold reflex. garnet with ageing. Bouquet: floral, Croatina are characterized by purple persistent with distinct traces of spi- nose has distinct traces of blackcur- manding customers, always offering Bouquet: vinous, with intense aroma of racteristic fruity scent and a fresh, sapid Bouquet: typical of muscat , with slightly fruity, it recalls leather and colour and good tannins. Colour: ruby ces, cinnamon, absinth, tobacco and rant, berries, toasted hazelnut and va- a good quality/price ratio, as well as ripe fruit. Flavour: persistent, with plea- and pleasant taste. It is the ideal wine for wisteria and acacia notes. Taste: dry, spices. Taste: full bodied, intense, har- red with purplish hues. Flavour: gently wild rose. The taste is full and elegant, nilla. Immediately pleasant, balanced BRC and IFS certifications. sant and dry taste. Food pairings: excel- appetizers and starters but also for risot- delicate, well balanced. monious, with a pleasant long lasting fruity. Taste: soft on palate and slightly with soft tannins. The spicy note and and harmonious, the taste is elegant 35% lent if served at cellar temperature, per- to and white meats. N. of bottles produced tannic aftertaste. EXPORT (%): tannin. the hints of wood blend perfectly. with soft tannins. The spicy and woody HECTARES OF VINEYARD fect with meat first and second courses. N. of bottles produced N/A N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced notes blend together perfectly. (TOTAL): N/A N/A N. of bottles produced 180,000 Sizes N/A 35,000 N. of bottles produced N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED 500,000 Sizes 0,75 lt Sizes Sizes Sizes 30,000 (TOTAL): 30 mln 0,75 lt Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt 0,75 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt Sizes 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt www.cantinecapetta.it www.marchesibarolo.com

ELVIO COGNO CASA VINICOLA NATALE VERGA www.verga.it www.decordi.it - www.superbio.info www.terredoltrepo.it Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D02 Booth: J61 (Smart-Wines GmbH) NEBBIOLO LANGHE DOC AZ. AGR. QUAQUARINI FRANCESCO LA MONTINA CANTINE PIROVANO BARBERA D'ALBA DOC HEREDIS Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: F01 (Oltrepò Pavese Area) Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: F03 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: G81 PRE-PHYLLOXERA (Consorzio Franciacorta) SANGUE DI GIUDA DELL’OLTREPÒ OLTREPÒ PAVESE BUTTAFUOCO DOC PINOT NERO SPUMANTE OLTREPÒ PAVESE DOC 2016 DOLCE VIGNA PREGANA 2012 FRANCIACORTA DOCG PAVESE DOC EXTRA DRY BRUT

Grapes (%) Barbera. Land of production Grapes (%) Produced from one of the last archaic vines Nebbiolo. of the Langhe Area, the plants are over 100 Land of production years old. The vineyard is situated in Berri Langhe, Piedmont. near La Morra, province of Cuneo, Pied- Organoleptic characteristics Grapes (%) mont. Nebbiolo has a centuries-old connection Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Pinot nero. Organoleptic characteristics with Langhe, where it has always been 65% Croatina, 25% Barbera and 10% 50% Croatina, 35% Barbera and 15% 85% and 15% Pinot nero. Land of production A bright, rich ruby colour with intense pur- grown to produce noble wines. Here- Ughetta di Canneto. Ughetta di Canneto. Land of production Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy. plish highlights. The aroma is enveloping, dis is a complex wine to be discovered Land of production Land of production Franciacorta, Lombardy. Organoleptic characteristics aromatic, and deep with noticeable spices through fine tasting. Nebbiolo Langhe Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy. Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy. Organoleptic characteristics Straw yellow with thin perlage; aroma of on first impact and raspberry, strawberry, Heredis has a strong personality: it is soft Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics The generous sparkle, acidity and green apple and banana; fresh and mi- and ripe cherry notes. Finishing with ple- on palate with elegant tannins, as well as Brilliant ruby red; aroma fine, very in- Deep ruby red, brilliant with good straw yellow colour with greenish neral, with great balance. asant harmonies of wild flowers. On the finely persistent while having a fresh and tense with delicate notes of flowers viscosity; aroma fine, intense, clean, nuances, anticipate the pleasurable N. of bottles produced palate, it is well structured, fresh, and has fruity aroma. Colour: ruby red tending and red fruits. with delicate scents of red fruits, cher- hints of fresh fruit and floral notes. 100,000 a supremely-balanced acidity. The tannins to garnet as it ages. Flavour: lightly fru- Sweet, harmonious, rounded, offering ries and plums, spices and minerals as N. of bottles produced Sizes are enveloping and the flavours are remi- ity with spicy notes. Taste: delicate and good structure and persistence. well. 106,000 0,75 lt niscent of sour cherries, blackberries, and slightly tannin, soft and velvety on palate. N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced Sizes prunes. 120,000 5,000 N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt – 6 lt – 9 lt – 12 lt N. of bottles produced N/A Sizes Sizes N/A 0,75 lt 0,75 lt Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt www.quaquarinifrancesco.it www.lamontina.it www.vinicantinepirovano.com www.elviocogno.com www.verga.it

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PODERI LUIGI EINAUDI FRATELLI MARTINI SECONDO LUIGI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: D31 Liguria Booth: D81 (Accademia del Barolo) ASTI DOCG SECCO BAROLO DOCG 2014 CANTINE LUNAE BOSONI BAROLO 2017 CANTI C.21 CANTI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A03 DOCG LUDO CAVAGINO COLLI DI LUNI DOC VERMENTINO

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Nebbiolo. Moscato. Nebbiolo. Land of production Land of production Land of production Village of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, Cu- Piedmont. Piedmont. Grapes (%) neo, Piedmont. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics 100% Vermentino. Organoleptic characteristics Born from the hills of 52 villages, skil- Colour: garnet red with orange re- Land of production With a brilliant red colour slightly amber fully created in Fratelli Martini Secon- flexes. Aroma: intense and elegant Hills of Castelnuovo Magra, province with time, exuberant in its fragrance of do Luigi wineries to obtain an elegant aroma of ripe fruits, with spiced un- of La Spezia, Liguria. fruit and spices, of great body, full and sparkling wine of a fine and persistent dertones and leather inklings. Flavour: Organoleptic characteristics velvety with a long final taste of goudron perlage, pale straw-yellow in color dry, full, strong, severe but velvety. Very intense straw-yellow colour be- and spices. The tannic characteristics with elegant floral and fruity notes, Harmonious with a slight taste of li- coming golden, with great vitality. The guarantee a long life in bottle in the best typical of this aromatic vine. quorice. nose is rewarded with notable com- , also 20 years. A wine of great N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced plexity with aromas ranging from bal- class that expresses the characteristics of N/A N/A samic to wood resins. Hints of matu- the individual sub-zones from which the Sizes Sizes re fruit, Golden apple, Williams pear, grapes that compose it come from, in 0,75 lt 0,75 lt Papaya, becoming honey, wet stone, particular the power of Bussia (in Monfor- Mediterranean scrub and spices. Full te d’Alba) sweetened by the elegance of and strong on the palate with great Cannubi (in Barolo) in a perfect balance structure and warm, soft notes and a guaranteed by Terlo (Village of Barolo). balance arising from the marked mi- N. of bottles produced nerality, which bestows taste and drin- 25,000 kability. The persistence of the aromas Sizes is extraordinary. 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced N/A www.poderieinaudi.com/en www.fratellimartini.it Sizes 0,75 lt CANTINE VOLPI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 ALBAROLA COLLI Booth: B51 (Piedmont Land - Table 36) DI LUNI DOC ALBAROLA

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Grapes (%) Albarola. Land of production Vineyards in Castelnuovo Magra and Ortonovo, province of La Spezia, Ligu- Grapes (%) 100% Timorasso. ria. Land of production Organoleptic characteristics Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont. The colour is straw-yellow. The aroma is an intense blend: there are hints of Organoleptic characteristics Colour: intense straw, yellow. Bouquet: wildflowers, Mediterranean shrub and characteristic and scented. Flavour: of citrus fruits. The taste is full and very good body, fresh and scented. Matured fresh, recalling the sensations on 10 months. Goes well with appetizers, the nose. Its outstanding taste rewards main dishes such as rice and pasta, fish us with infinite persistence. dishes both sea and fresh water. N. of bottles produced N/A N. of bottles produced 8,000 Sizes 0,75 lt Sizes 0,75 lt www.cantinevolpi.it www.cantinelunae.it

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VILLA SANDI BISOL DESIDERIO & FIGLI BORTOLOMIOL COTTINI AZIENDA AGRICOLA FRATELLI MARTINI GERARDO CESARI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H30 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: A31 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: F21 (Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene) Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: B03 DRUSIAN FRANCESCO SECONDO LUIGI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: C21 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: J27 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: D31 ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE PROSECCO SUPERIORE ROSSO VERONESE IGT AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG EXTRA DRY LA GIOIOSA PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG DI VALDOBBIADENE DOCG DI VALDOBBIADENE DOCG CA’LINVERNO MONTE ZOVO DOC CLASSICO RISERVA 2009 BIODIVERSITY FRIEND SPUMANTE EXTRA DRY MOLERA VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO PROSECCO DOC BOSAN BRUT PRIOR EXTRA DRY SENIOR SUPERIORE DOCG SPUMANTE MILLESIMANTO 2017 CANTI EXTRA DRY

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Minimum 85% . Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Caber- Grapes (%) 100% Glera 100% Glera. 100% Glera. net Sauvignon and Croatina. 80% Corvina and 20% Rondinella. Land of production Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Land of production Valdobbiadene, Veneto. Land of production Land of production Land of production The winery Biodiversity Friend estate Land of production 100% Glera. Glera. Valdobbiadene, province of Treviso, Valdobbiadene, province of Treviso, Caprino Veronese, province of Verona, Valpolicella, Veneto. is located in a naturalistic oasis betwe- Organoleptic characteristics Land of production Land of production Its colour is straw yellow with slightly Veneto. Veneto. Veneto. Organoleptic characteristics en the river Piave and the Asolo and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Veneto. The characteristic fragrance of cherry green highlights. Its perlage is fine Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Montello hilly area, Veneto. Organoleptic characteristics Superiore Docg Area, Veneto. Organoleptic characteristics and persistent. Its bouquet is delicate, Colour: pale yellow. Perlage: fine and Colour: pale yellow with greenish hue. An intense red in colour. Aromas of merges with hints of spices, cocoa and Organoleptic characteristics Colour: light straw yellow with fine and Organoleptic characteristics full with nuances of wild flowers. Its fla- persistent. Bouquet: delicate, fruity Perlage: fine and persistent. Bouquet: ripe cherries and blueberries along vanilla. With a full and velvety flavour, Pale straw yellow, fine and persistent Colour: straw yellow with greenish persistent perlage. Fragrance: plea- vour is soft and elegant with balanced and aromatic. Taste: velvety, fruity and delicate, fruity and aromatic. Taste: with spicy notes of pepper and lea- it displays all its power in a warm, ele- perlage. Intensely fruity aroma with hints. Nose: clean and elegant, with sant, characteristic and aromatic. Fla- sapidity. aromatic. fresh, typical, well-balanced and vel- ther. Intense in character with much gant body. Excellent with game, gril- hints of ripe olden apple. Pleasant and a delicate note of apple. Palate: fra- vour: dry and pleasantly fruity. N. of bottles produced vety. fruit and well integrated tannins and a led meats and stews, however we re- elegant flowery sensation. Fresh and N. of bottles produced grant, harmonious and well-balanced. N. of bottles produced commend it also by itself, as the ideal 35,000 300,000 N. of bottles produced return of the sensations of leather. soft to the palate; an agreeably fruity N. of bottles produced N/A meditation wine. Sizes Sizes 300,000 N. of bottles produced and harmonious finish. 0,75 lt 800,000 Sizes N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt Sizes N/A 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt Sizes N/A 120,000 Sizes 0,375 lt – 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt www.cottinivini.com www.drusian.it www.fratellimartini.it www.cesariverona.it www.villasandi.it – www.lagioiosa.it www.bisol.it www.bortolomiol.com

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LA TORDERA LE MANZANE MASI AGRICOLA PASQUA VIGNETI E CANTINE SALVATERRA Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: F21 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H02 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: D51 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: J01 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D41 (Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene) CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE SOAVE CLASSICO DOC 2016 ROSÉ TREVENEZIE IGT AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA RIVE DI VIDOR VALDOBBIADENE DOCG PROSECCO SUPERIORE COLBARACA 11 MINUTES DOCG CLASSICO 2010 DOCG DRY TITTONI SPUMANTE BRUT MILLESIMATO 20.10

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Glera. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 50% Corvina, 25% di Luga- Grapes (%) 100% Garganega. Land of production 100% Glera. na, 15% and 10% Carmenère. 60% Corvina, 10% Corvinone, 25% The grapes from this wine come from Land of production Land of production Rondinella and 5% of other varieties The Colbaraca vineyard in Montefor- Land of production an old vineyard on steep hills over the Morainic hills between Conegliano South of Lake Garda, Veneto. of the territory. te, in the historic and traditional Soave town of Vidor, province of Treviso, Ve- and Valdobbiadene, province of Trevi- Organoleptic characteristics Land of production . Area, Veneto. Prun, Negrar, province of Verona, in so, Veneto. The rosé by Famiglia Pasqua is a fine MONTELVINI Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics blend created from the most noble na- Valpolicella Classica, Veneto. Look: bright pale straw yellow. Nose: Color: brilliant straw yellow with gol- Strow-yellow colour with a refined tive varietals like Corvina and Trebbia- Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: B25 Organoleptic characteristics tropical fruit, bananas and mango with den hues. Perlage: fine and small. and persistent perlage. Delicate fruity no di Lugana and varietals like Syrah Amarone Classico 2010 has maintai- hints of grapefruit peel, tighter with a Aromas: complex; golden apple, gol- scent with elegant floral intensity, - ci and Carmenère. The name 11 Minutes ned unchanged its typicality, so that delicate spiciness. Palate: good struc- COMPANY PROFILE den plum; white flowers, white rose; trus and green apple notes and light refers to the duration of the skin con- The Montelvini winery is in Venegazzù, in the heart of one of the most famous wine regions in the world, situated in the area “the essence of the territory” of Val- ture, creamy with hints of pears enlive- slightly spicy and balsamic. Taste: in- shades of bread. Whole creamy taste, tact when the grapes are very softly of the exclusive Asolo Docg. It is here, in this strategic place, that we produce high-quality wines. A winery that continues policella powerfully emerges without ned by supporting acidity. tense, well structured, fruity. sapid and fresh with mineral notes. pressed. The Corvina varietal, which to combine tradition with today’s modern management methods. Despite the fact that volumes and production technolo- excessive residual sugar. It is a product N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced dominates in terms of percentage, gies have changed over time, our desire to produce a wine that preserves the aromatic and fruity notes that have always with personality and a great structure N/A 60,000 39,000 was chosen for the wine floral aromas characterized Montelvini wines has remained unchanged. but which is also able to convey ele- Sizes Sizes Sizes as well as the significant acidity it gives 25% gance and depth upon tasting, in 0,75 lt EXPORT (%): 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt 0,75 lt to the wine. Trebbiano brings elegan- HECTARES OF VINEYARD (TOTAL): 35 hectares addition to a great complexity. In the ce and a long aftertaste. Syrah gives N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED (TOTAL): 4,800,000 palate it is rich and deep, elegant and fine fruit and spice notes to the glass potent at the same time, still young but already very balanced, with the www.latordera.it www.lemanzane.com www.masi.it and finally Carmenère creates structu- ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE MONTELLO DOCG re, ensuring stability over time. typical notes of cherry and black cur- DOCG EXTRA DRY COLLEZIONE DOCG MILLESIMATO EXTRA BRUT ROSSO ZUITER rant that blend well with the complexi- N. of bottles produced SERENITATIS COLLEZIONE SERENITATIS SANTA SOFIA CASA VINICOLA SARTORI SERENA WINES 1881 50,000 ty of the wine. Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: C19 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A03 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: A81 Sizes N. of bottles produced (Viver Distribuzione Vini) 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt N/A GRAN CUVÉE VINO BIANCO Sizes VERONA IGT 2017 0,75 lt AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA VERO BIANCO SPUMANTE BRUT VILLE D’ARFANTA www.pasqua.it DOCG CLASSICO www.tenutesalvaterra.it ZENATO AZIENDA VITIVINICOLA Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: B11 TINAZZI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E03 LUGANA DOC SAN BENEDETTO VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOP CLASSICO SUPERIORE LUNANTE PODERI CAMPOPIAN

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Glera. 100% Glera. 60% , 20% Land of production Land of production and 20% . Asolo Docg Area, Veneto. Asolo Docg Area, Veneto. Land of production Montello Docg Area, Veneto. Grapes (%) Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Grapes (%) Grapes (%) In a pale yellow straw color shines a jo- In the glass it is pale straw-yellow with Organoleptic characteristics Rondinella. 80% Garganega, 10% Moscato and Blend of white grapes. yous foam that is subtle and persistent, green highlights. It has a subtle perla- Dense ruby red with garnet. An intense enhancing the soft, youthful fragrance. ge with great constancy and persisten- and persistent nose, with clear notes of Land of production 10% Gewürztraminer. Land of production Valpolicella Classica, Veneto. Land of production Italy. The characteristic aroma ranges from ce. On the nose, after an initial floral black berries; then progressively emer- fruity to floral. It is a soft wine, at once nuance, it becomes full and fruity, while ging hints of sweet and balsamic spices. Organoleptic characteristics Italy. Organoleptic characteristics A dark, almost inky ruby red colour with Organoleptic characteristics Bright straw-yellow wine with light velvety and dry thanks to its balanced maintaining the natural elegance typical Soft and harmonious, outlined by an acidic notes. Splendidly balanced, it is of the grapes from which it comes. Very intact and structured tannin. Wide, en- rich garnet hues. Bold yet delicate on the Pale yellow with golden hues; delica- green reflections. The perlage is persi- Grapes (%) nose, it is redolent of ripe cherries, cassis te fruity aromas with intense aroma- stent, the smell is intense with an aro- 100% Trebbiano di Lugana. undoubtedly a product of superior qua- complex in terms of quantity and quality veloping finish, of considerable length, and prunes; hints of milk chocolate, rhu- tic sensation. Dry and balanced with ma of fine white fruit. lity. The surprising freshness that tickles of olfactory sensations, highlights inclu- which sees the return of balsamic spi- Grapes (%) Land of production 85% Corvina, 5% Corvinone and 10% barb and balsamic mentholated tobacco good minerality and a lingering bitter- N. of bottles produced Between Peschiera and Desenzano, as it lingers, makes this wine suitable for de the nashi fruit, with characteristics ces, liquorice and cocoa notes that ele- Rondinella. also come through, creating an exqui- almond finish accompanied by the 30,000 the southern area of Garda Lake, Ve- all occasions. A fine aperitif that is also between the Golden Delicious apple gantly integrate with the tannic matrix. sitely refined, harmonious and elegant aromatic hints. Sizes neto. excellent with shellfish. and pear, all the way to a delicate mine- Accompanies dishes of fine internatio- Land of production ral note. In the mouth its intensity exci- nal cuisine, pepper fillet steak, roasted Veneto. bouquet. Tonic and juicy on the palate, it N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt Organoleptic characteristics N. of bottles produced is a ripe, full-bodied wine with extremely 15,000 Colour: straw-yellow with greenish hi- 80,000 tes, with good structure and a pleasant, red meats and stews and aged cheeses. Organoleptic characteristics Fruity bouquet with notes of liquorice, lively tannins; an invigorating citrus note Sizes ghlights. Nose: delicate and pleasura- Sizes fresh acidity; with an excellent balance N. of bottles produced toasting and hints of spices. Rich and perfectly balances its high alcohol and 0,75 lt ble. Palate: fresh, soft, gentle. 0,75 lt between the olfactory and retro-olfacto- 5,000 helps make this big wine a most enjoya- ry sensations. Sizes intense on the palate, persistent in the N. of bottles produced finale ble drink. N/A N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt 25,000 N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced Sizes 3,000 76,000 0,75 lt Sizes 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt www.santasofia.com www.sartorinet.com www.serenawines.it www.zenato.it www.montelvini.it www.tinazzi.it

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ASTORIA VINI CORMÒNS CANTINA PRODUTTORI I FEUDI DI ROMANS RONCHI DI MANZANO Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G70 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G51 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: J25 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A03

RIBOLLA GIALLA BRUT RIBOLLA GIALLA BIANCO FRIULI RIBOLLA GIALLA DI ROSAZZO XALA COLLIO DOC CORMÒNS ISONZO DOC SONTIUM FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI DOC

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Ribolla gialla. 100% Ribolla gialla. 50% Pinot bianco, 30% Friulano, 15% Ribolla gialla. Malvasia, 5% Traminer aromatico. Land of production Land of production Land of production Friuli Venezia Giulia. Collio Doc Area, Friuli Venezia Giulia. Land of production Rosazzo hill, Friuli Venezia Giulia. Friuli Venezia Giulia. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Elegant, clean, fruity and floral aroma The colour is pale straw yellow with Organoleptic characteristics The Ribolla has a pale-yellow colour, it with a finely poised and pleasantly le- greenish reflections. On the nose is Straw yellow with gold reflection with is dry, fresh and balanced. At the fresh mony taste. Slightly aromatic finish. fresh with aromas of white flowers, an elegant bouquet with spicy notes scent of hawthorn and wisteria we N. of bottles produced yellow and exotic fruits. A pleasurable and hints of ripe fruit. Very intense and can feel warmer flavours of plum and 100,000 acidity with flavors of citrus fruits, har- persistent on the palate citron. The fruit leaves a perceptible Sizes monious and well-balanced. N. of bottles produced imprint, nearly neutral and remembers 0,75 lt 6,000 N. of bottles produced the French oak. 50,000 Sizes N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt Sizes 2,000 0,75 lt Sizes 0,75 lt

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VAL D’OCA VALDO SPUMANTI ASTORIA VINI VINICOLA DECORDI DEL FANTINEL VILLA SANDI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E14 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: F21 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G70 BORGO IMPERIALE CORTESOLE Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G51 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H30 (Consorzio Prosecco Superiore Docg) Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A02 VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG COLLIO ROSSO DOC COLLIO 2011 RIBOLLA GIALLA SUPERIORE DOCG EXTRA DRY VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO EXTRA DRY CORDERÍE TENUTA SANT’HELENA VENKO BRUT SPARKLING RIVE DI COLBERTALDO SUPERIORE DOCG EXTRA DRY PROSECCO DOC MARCA ORO BORGO IMPERIALE

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet and 20% Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Glera. Pinot nero. 100% Ribolla gialla. 100% Glera. Land of production Grapes (%) 100% Glera. Land of production Land of production Land of production Astoria Estate in Refrontolo, province Estate in Vencò, province of Gorizia, Col- From the winery own estate in Friuli Colbertaldo village in Valdobbiadene, Grapes (%) of Treviso, Veneto. Land of production Venezia Giulia. province of Treviso, Veneto. 100% Glera. Veneto. lio Doc Area, Friuli Venezia Giulia. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Land of production Elegant, clean-cut and fruity bouquet. Organoleptic characteristics Straw yellow colour. Fine, elegant fra- Valdobbiadene, province of Treviso, Bouquet: characteristic and fruity, Ruby red with garnet tinges, a bouquet This white sparkling wine is produced Slightly acid and harmonious taste. grance with aromatic notes, fruity and Veneto. light but firm. Flavour: slightly swee- in which hints of wild berries and vanilla with 100% Glera grapes that come N. of bottles produced mineral hints. tish, fragrant, very easy to drink. Food mingle, a smooth palate. An assemblage strictly from Colbertaldo village in Organoleptic characteristics 600,000 The flavor is sharp, velvety, full, plea- the heart of the Valdobbiadene Docg Slender and gentle, of moderate pairings: excellent aperitif, ideal with of selected red grapes aged in oak bar- Sizes rels. Partial ‘appassimento’ (drying me- santly aromatic, harmonic. area. The sub-appellation “rive” in- body, with one slight residual amiabi- 0,75 lt light hors d’oeuvre and freshwater fish lity and grained perlage very fine and courses. thod) of the Merlot grapes (about 30%) N. of bottles produced dicate Prosecco made from grapes 60,000 of one specific town or hamlet.- Em persistent. N. of bottles produced for eight weeks. Aged for 30 months in 30 500,000 hl Allier and Slavonian oak barrels. Appe- Sizes bodying the characteristics of the soil N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt of the area, this Prosecco is distingui- N/A Sizes arance: intense ruby red. Nose: vibrant, shed because of its elegance, refine- Sizes 0,75 lt redolent of wild berries. Palate: powerful ment and floral-fruity perfect harmony. 0,75 lt – Magnum 1,5 lt – Jeroboam 3 lt and velvety, with the right amount of tan- nins and excellent balance. N. of bottles produced 100,000 N. of bottles produced 12,000 Sizes 0,75 lt Sizes 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt www.valdoca.com www.valdo.com www.astoria.it www.decordi.it – www.superbio.info www.fantinel.com www.villasandi.it – www.lagioiosa.it

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VITICOLTORI FRIULANI ZORZETTIG GRUPPO MEZZACORONA CANTINA TRAMIN CANTINA PRODUTTORI LA DELIZIA Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G51 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: A61 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G71 SAN MICHELE APPIANO (Area Alto Adige – Südtirol) Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C48 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G71 COMPANY PROFILE COMPANY PROFILE Since 1904, Mezzacorona growers have crafted their own vineyards in the valleys PINOT NERO RISERVA PROSECCO DOC SPUMANTE 100/70/30/10. This is our Estate and Winery in numbers: a history of over 100 years, 70 years of experience in bottling and ALTO ADIGE DOC BIANCO of Trentino Alto Adige where our fine and special wines come from. Mezzaco- ALTO ADIGE DOC MARJON EXTRA DRY NAONIS 30 years of continual improvement and innovation. In the last 10 years we have embraced a holistic view of quality. The APPIUS 2013 winery reflects the authentic expressions of the varietals and vineyards. rona wines and Rotari Metodo Classico are the fruit of a careful attention given EXPORT (%): 40% to the exclusive characteristics of each vine varietal and they are produced with HECTARES OF VINEYARD (TOTAL): 115 hectares respect to the environment. N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED (TOTAL): 800,000 EXPORT (%): 80% HECTARES OF VINEYARD (TOTAL): 2.800 hectare FRIULANO DOC FRIULI PINOT NERO DOC FRIULI SAUVIGNON DOC FRIULI N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED (TOTAL): N/A COLLI ORIENTALI COLLI ORIENTALI COLLI ORIENTALI

TRENTO DOC METODO CLASSICO Grapes (%) ROTARI 40 ANNI SPECIAL 100% Chardonnay. LIMITED EDITION Land of production Trentino Alto Adige. Organoleptic characteristics This Special Edition boasts a golden colour with its fountain of elegant and Grapes (%) prolonged perlage giving off per- Pinot nero. fumes of citrus fruits; nectarine and Land of production Grapes (%) Trentino Alto Adige. Grapes (%) apricot mingling with pleasant hints of 55% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon, the 100% Glera. vanilla and hazelnut. Extremely velvety Organoleptic characteristics remaining is Pinot grigio and Pinot Land of production Marjon comes in a lovely ruby red with a The production area includes a wide on the palate, boasting a prolonged blanc. and savoury taste. garnet shimmer. An enticing nose of wild surface on the plain of the Friuli Re- berries, plum and cherry is enhanced by Land of production gion. N. of bottles produced Trentino Alto Adige. N/A spicy aromas and followed by a beauti- Organoleptic characteristics ful freshness on the palate, recalling the Organoleptic characteristics Sizes Brilliant straw yellow colouring with Bright straw yellow in colour, with an elevation of the vineyards where the gra- Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 0,75 lt green reflections. Complex aromas intense, complex, fine, fruity fragran- 100% Tocai Friulano. 100% Pinot nero. 100% Sauvignon. pes selected for Marjon originate. This and scent of pineapple, papaya and ce. This Prosecco is round, pleasant elegant displays classy and Land of production Land of production Land of production passion fruit. Minerality, complexity and fresh with a fine and persistent Friuli Venezia Giulia. Friuli Venezia Giulia. Friuli Venezia Giulia. seductive tannins, underpinned by zesty and an immensely long finish perlage. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics acidity and a fruity and juicy finale with an N. of bottles produced It presents itself in the glass with a straw Pale ruby red in colour. Intense red Straw yellow in colour. Characteristic evident touch of spice. N. of bottles produced 5,000 800,000 yellow colour with pale green highlights. fruit bouquet of raspberries and wild bouquet, with a wealth of aromas N. of bottles produced Sizes The bouquet released is intense, fine strawberries. Over the years it beco- from sage, box hedge and elderflower 18,000 Sizes 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt – 6 lt 0,75 lt and complex. Distinct minerality with mes very complex with spicy and red overtones. Great nose-palate symme- Sizes elegant aromatic overtones. The imme- fruits flavours. On the palate it - isin try, velvety full and elegant. 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt diately soft and warm taste reveals ample tense, rich, fine and elegant. Well ba- N. of bottles produced www.cantinatramin.it www.stmichael.it freshness and tanginess, whilst the finish lanced, intense finish sustained by soft 25,000 www.rotari.it accompanies a light almond taste iden- and mature tannins. Sizes tifying the peculiarity of the grape variety. N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced 13,000 25,000 Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt www.ladelizia.com www.zorzettigvini.it Trentino Alto Adige

ALOIS LAGEDER CANTINA BOLZANO BARON DI PAULI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H77 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G71 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G71

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Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Schiava and Lagrein. Grapes (%) 100% Chardonnay. Land of production 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvi- Land of production Gravelly sites of Santa Maddalena, near gnon. Löwengang Estate in Magrè, province of Bolzano, Trentino Alto Adige. Land of production Bolzano, Trentino Alto Adige. Organoleptic characteristics Trentino Alto Adige. Organoleptic characteristics Colour: ruby red. Aroma: intensive aro- Organoleptic characteristics Pronounced and intense nose, fruity mas of ripe Bing cherries, violets and Complex fruit aroma, fine tannins cha- (pear, apricot, peach), fresch butter, wo- almonds; marzipan. Flavour: medium racterize the . Each year this ody. body, fruity taste. wine becomes more profound. N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced 49,333 120,000 5,000 Sizes Sizes Sizes 0,375 lt – 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt 0,75 lt www.aloislageder.eu www.kellereibozen.com www.barondipauli.com

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CANTINA KALTERN CANTINA LA-VIS E VALLE DI CEMBRA DONELLI VINI TENUTA COLOMBARDA Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G71 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: G61 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71

ROMAGNA PINOT BIANCO ALTO ADIGE CHARDONNAY COMPANY PROFILE DOC 2016 QUINTESSENZ TRENTINO DOC DIAOL Founded by Adolfo Donelli in 1915, the SUPERIORE DOC company is now part of a group led by Antonio Giacobazzi and sons Giovanni and Alberto, his daughter Angela: the quality of products, a dynamic and flexi- ble business culture are the basis for the important results achieved in all these years. EXPORT (%): 80% HECTARES OF VINEYARD (TOTAL): 110 hectares N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED (TOTAL): 28 mln THE LAMBRUSCO REGGIANO DOP BOTTIGLIA SCAGLIETTI Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Pinot bianco. Chardonnay. 100% Sangiovese. Land of production Land of production EUROPEAN Trentino Alto Adige. Pressano, municipality of Lavis, provin- Land of production Cesena, Emilia Romagna. ce of Trento, Trentino Alto Adige. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Bright golden yellow with hints of gre- Organoleptic characteristics A Sangiovese with fine tannins and RETAIL en. Multifaceted bouquet with crisp A golden colour in the glass with tra- a subtle hint of citrus. It is very sati- fruit notes and herby nuaces; fresh ces of green; scents of golden plum, sfying even if enjoyed at 13°C (55°F), yellow apple, honeydew melon, dri- nectarine and delicate hints of vanilla perfect for those who love as GUIDE ed camomile and fine graphite notes. alternate to provide a complex aroma. an aperitif. On the palate, the wine is Harmonious on the palate with salty fi- A tense and lively flavour, whose acidi- rich, with fruity aromas, heightened by nish, creamy texture and crispy acidity; ty supports the well-structured body. vinification in stainless steel. Aromas powerful and elegant finish Its lingering bouquet stirs memories of blackberry, strawberry, black cherry, N. of bottles produced of ripe fruit and vanilla sugar. plum and currant. Spicy notes of black 8,000 N. of bottles produced pepper and floral hints of violet and Sizes 10,000 Grapes (%) iris. The palate is pleasantly fresh, with 0,75 lt Sizes 55% Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Ma- fine tannins. 0,75 lt estri and Lambrusco Montericco, 30% N. of bottles produced Lambrusco Salamino and 15% Ancellotta N/A Land of production www.kellereikaltern.com www.la-vis.com Sizes Area of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Emi- 0,375 lt – 0,75 lt lia Romagna. Organoleptic characteristics www.colombarda.it Rich ruby-red. Dry and sapid, with nice Emilia Romagna freshness enhancing the red fruit taste. N. of bottles produced CANTINA DI S. CROCE 55,000 Sizes Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71 GIACOBAZZI VINI 0,75 lt Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71 www.donellivini.it LAMBRUSCO SALAMINO DI S. CROCE DOC AMABILE LAMBRUSCO DI SORBARA DOC PIGNOLETTO DOC VINO SPUMANTE CANTINA DI CARPI E SORBARA GIACOBAZZI 1 BRUT GIACOBAZZI 9 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71

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The most accurate and complete guide to the European retail Grapes (%) marketplace. All chains are 100% Lambrusco Salamino di S. Croce. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Land of production segmented by country. Lambrusco di Sorbara. Grechetto Gentile. Carpi area’s, mainly of the S. Croce di- Land of production Land of production strict, Emilia Romagna. The addresses, e-mails, websites, Modena, Emilia Romagna. Modena, Emilia Romagna. Grapes (%) Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara. An intense violet colour at the eye. Ma- management, history, contacts Light ruby-red colour with pink re- Straw yellow with greenish reflections, Land of production cerated fruit with notes o black fruit jam flections, the foam is fine and- evane foam is fine and persistent; strong, persi- Sorbara near Bomporto, province of Mo- on the nose. Sweet and structured taste, for suppliers and store brands. scent. Typical aroma of violets and wild stent and flowery fruity fragrance. The ta- dena, Emilia Romagna. supported by an acid undertone. strawberries. The taste is refined, full- ste is fresh, aromatic with well-balanced Organoleptic characteristics N. of bottles produced bodied and elegant with an remarkable acidity. Sparkling wine with white fruit and flo- 25,000 acidity. N. of bottles produced wers aroma; the flavor is lively, sapid, with Sizes N. of bottles produced 170,000 bottom yeast. Lightly rosé color. Persi- 0,75 lt SAVE THE DATE: 170,000 Sizes stant and fine froth. Sizes 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced AVAILABLE FROM MAY 2018 0,75 lt 20,000 Sizes For information: [email protected] 0,75 lt www.giacobazzivini.it www.cantinadicarpiesorbara.it www.cantinasantacroce.it

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CANTINA VALTIDONE CANTINA DELLA VOLTA DI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71 CHRISTIAN BELLEI & C. Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71 COMPANY PROFILE Since 1966 passion and innovation have led to the launch of many new wines with traditional hints. In the heart of Val Ti- LAMBRUSCO DI MODENA DOC ROSÉ done, on the hills around Piacenza, just 60 kilometres from Milan, Cantina Valtidone co-operative is located. It works the SPUMANTE BRUT METODO CLASSICO grapes produced by its 220 members before marketing and selling the wine obtained from it. Cantina Valtidone looks after the grapes from the vines to the table in order to preserve their organoleptic qualities. EXPORT: 5% HECTARES OF VINEYARD (TOTAL): 1,100 hectares N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED (TOTAL): 7 mln GUTTURNIO DOC SUPERIORE FERMO GUTTURNIO DOC SPARKLING GUTTURNIO RISERVA DOC 50 VENDEMMIE BIOLOGICAL AND VEGAN BIO’ BOLLO ROSSO VALTIDONE

Grapes (%) 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara. Land of production Bomporto, province of Modena, Emi- lia Romagna. Organoleptic characteristics Beautiful pale pink dress” covered by gentle, soft foam with fine, tiny and Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) persistent perlage. At the nose magic 55% Barbera and 45% Bonarda. Barbera and Bonarda. 55% Barbera and 45% Bonarda. Se- sensation of full aromatic perfumes of Land of production Land of production lected grape varieties of old, low-yiel- raspberry and wild berry well combi- From the hottest areas of Colli Piacentini Emilia Romagna, Val Tidone vineyards ding vineyards. ned with ancient rose and pomegrana- Doc, Emilia Romagna. conducted in respect of the environment Land of production te tones. Perceivable acidity balanced Organoleptic characteristics according to the criteria of biological From the hottest areas of Colli Piacen- with good salty texture. Structured Vinification in red. Ruby color, clear,- in agriculture. tini Doc. body, brightened by its unique “acid- tense and persistent scent. Dry, warm, Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics savory” synergy, which enhances its soft and round taste. Lively nod of red foam; ruby color bril- A still, full-bodied wine. Garnet-red floral scent. N. of bottles produced liant; perfume of flowers, fragrant of gra- color; a strong and complex scent with N. of bottles produced N/A pes ripe and berries; dry, pleasant taste nuances of preserve and vanilla; warm, 30,000 Sizes fresh and lively, fruity. vigorous and harmonic flavor. Sizes 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt N/A N/A Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt MILLESIMATO BIANCO VINO SPUMANTE DI QUALITÀ BRUT www.cantinavaltidone.it METODO CLASSICO CHRISTIAN BELLEI

ALBINEA CANALI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D71

LAMBRUSCO GRASPAROSSA COLLI LAMBRUSCO DELL’EMILIA IGT DI SCANDIANO E CANOSSA DOC ALBINEA CANALI OTTOCENTONERO ALBINEA CANALI CODAROSSA

Grapes (%) 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara. Land of production Bomporto, province of Modena, Emi- lia Romagna. Organoleptic characteristics Pale yellow color with greenish hues, lively and persistent effervescence Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Lambrusco Grasparossa and Malbo Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Gra- that finds its ultimate expression in a Gentile. sparossa and Ancellotta. fine, uninterrupted and lasting crown. The expressive and masterful nose re- Land of production Land of production Vineyards in the plain and lower hillsides Vineyards in the plain and lower hillsides veals pleasant floral scents combined of Scandiano e Canossa, province of of the provinces of Reggio Emilia and with distinctive notes of fruit (apple). Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna. Modena, Emilia Romagna. The attack is large, dynamic, round and velvety. It happily matches with Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Color: deep red with purplish highlights Color: bright, deep ruby red with purplish the elements identified in the olfacto- and very fine bubbles. Perfume: vinous highlights. Perfume: intense, with hints of ry phase. and fruity, reminiscent of peach stones. wild berries. Taste: semi-sparkling, rich, N. of bottles produced Taste: medium-sweet and well balanced. full-bodied and well balanced. 22,000 N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced Sizes 15,000 160,000 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt www.albineacanali.com www.cantinadellavolta.com

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Tuscany PRODUCT PREVIEW PRODUCT PREVIEW

UGGIANO SENSI VIGNE E VINI BANFI FRESCOBALDI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E51 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: B55 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A04 Meet us at Prowein: Hall:16 - Booth: H26

CHIANTI DOCG TOSCANA ROSSO IGT TOSCANA IGT TOSCANA IGT BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG TOSCANA IGT RISERVA 2013 UGGIANO GOVERNATO COST’È 2017 SERENA 2017 CASTELGIOCONDO ALÌE

Grapes (%) GRAPES (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and 10% Mainly Sangiovese with small percen- . Sangiovese. Syrah and Vermentino. Land of production Colorino. tages of Vermentino. Land of production Land of production Land of production Tuscany, Chianti Area. LAND OF PRODUCTION Land of production Tuscany. Montalcino, province of Siena, Tu- Magliano in Toscana Maremma, Tuscany. Organoleptic characteristics Tuscany. Tuscany. Organoleptic characteristics scany. Organoleptic characteristics Ruby red colour with slightly garnet Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Bright straw yellow color, typical Sauvi- Organoleptic characteristics Alìe is a refined and elegant wine cha- hues. Subtle bouquet with hints of Governato has an intense ruby red co- Soft pink in color. On the nose, among gnon notes on the nose, with tropical Intense ruby red in colour, the wine ex- racterised by its pale rosé colour and lor, a pleasantly fruity aroma with hints sour black cherry, wild berries and the notes of red fruits typical of San- and citrus fruits. Acidity is well balan- presses clearly defined aromas of- ra subtle peach highlights. Fruity and in- TENUTE PICCINI violet accompanied by vanilla’s nuan- of Morello cherry, wild berry jams and giovese, you can perceive hints of ced by creaminess and complexity of spberry and red summer fruits, further tense with immediate freshness on the ces. On the palate, it’s round and full- flowers. It is soft and pleasant to the pa- citrus and sage characteristic of Ver- its structure, accentuated by the par- enriched by elegant floral violet notes. nose gained in ripe fruity, the aromatic Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: F21 bodied, with a persistent and slightly late with balanced and well-integrated mentino. A fresh rosé with good per- tial fermentation in French oak barri- On the palate CastelGiocondo Bru- fruits carry from the nose to the palate, tannic aftertaste tannins. It is a wine featuring truly unique sistence. que. nello is harmonious and well-defined augmented by a textured streak of mi- COMPANY PROFILE N. of bottles produced organoleptic characteristics thanks to its N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced wine with elegant tannins and a sapid nerality, with citrus, Marasca cherries and The Piccini family lives and works in the heart of Chianti. Under the guidance 60,000 softness, a pleasant contrast between 20,000 20,000 and mineral persistence. The wine has white melon fruit notes. A characterful of Mario Piccini, the fourth generation of the family, Piccini is today one of the Sizes freshness and natural sweetness and the Sizes Sizes a long, lingering finish. rosé with a long, fresh, persistent finish. most distinctive, dynamic and innovative Italian estates showing among the top 0,75 lt – Magnum 1,5 lt (in the wooden unexpected full-aged flavor that are pe- 0,75 lt 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced 25 largest Italian producers. The family has five stand-alone properties, a parallel box) – Jeroboam 3/5 lt (with wooden culiar characteristics of Governo accor- 280,000 300,000 project to the successful Piccini brand. The family’s philosophy behind the bouti- frame for pouring) ding to the Tuscan tradition. Sizes Sizes que estates is very classical: producing wines that reflect the region, focusing on N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED 0,375 lt – 0,75 lt – Magnum – Double 0,75 lt – Magnum – Double Magnum expressiveness of the grapes variety in relation to the area of origin. www.uggiano.it 6,600 Magnum EXPORT (%): 75% SIZES HECTARES OF VINEYARD (TOTAL): 400 hectares 0,75 lt N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED (TOTAL): 16 mln MONTEVERRO www.sensivini.com castellobanfi.com www.frescobaldi.it Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: J56 CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG CHIANTI DOCG TOSCANA ROSSO IGT FAMIGLIA CECCHI COLI MARCHESI ANTINORI MASI AGRICOLA ROCCA DELLE MACÌE GRAN SELEZIONE VALIANO 6.38 MARIO PRIMO MONTEVERRO Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E58 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E51 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 11 - Booth: A40 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: D51 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H30

MORELLINO DI SCANSANO DOCG CHIANTI BOLGHERI DOC SUPERIORE ROSSO DI TOSCANA IGT CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG GRAN LA MORA DOCG COLI GUADO AL TASSO 2015 BELLOVILE 2015 SEREGO ALIGHIERI SELEZIONE SERGIO ZINGARELLI 2013

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 10% 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sau- Land of production Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano. vignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Petit Ver- Fattoria di Valiano in Castelnuovo Berar- Land of production dot. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) denga, in the typical Tuscan countrysi- Tuscany, Chianti Docg Area. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) de, in the heart of Chianti Classico Area. Land of production 90% Sangiovese and 10% other grapes. 70% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo nero, 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 5% 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino. Organoleptic characteristics Tuscany. 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvi- 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Ciliegiolo. 6.38 is the vineyard plot where Chianti Using Malvasia and Trebbiano gra- Land of production Land of production Classico Gran Selezione is born, situa- pes, even in small proportions, give Organoleptic characteristics Morellino di Scansano Docg area. Pro- gnon. Land of production Castellina in Chianti, province of Sie- Color: dark ruby with touches of royal red Land of production ted at an altitude of 350 meters asl, with the wines a particularly lively colour, vince of Grosseto, Tuscany. Land of production Tuscany. Organic cultivation at Poderi del Bello na, Tuscany. on the rim. On the nose: nice elegant Tuscany. Organoleptic characteristics Ovile Serego Alighieri in Cinigiano, Val a S-W exposure. with shades resembling bright ruby nose with touches of cedar, marzipan, Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics red and a taste distinctively marked Sight: intense ruby red. Smell: fruit- Organoleptic characteristics The 2015 Guado al Tasso is characterized d’Orcia, in the heart of the Montecucco Color: deep ruby red. Bouquet: fruity, Organoleptic characteristics dark fruit like blackcurrant, black cher- Bright red with dark ruby reflexes. Typi- by freshness. The nose shows intense forward wine with intense red berry Sight: lively ruby-red, beautifully in- by a rich and complex bouquet with no- Doc Area. intense and with a long persistency ries, touches of underbrush and laurel cal sangiovese character with ripe red fruity aromas, particularly red cherry fruits. Taste: soft fruity taste with fine tense, evolving to garnet with ageing. tes of tobacco, toasted coffee, and lea- and a touch of spices with chocolate milk and sundried toma- Organoleptic characteristics fruits in great balance with delicate spicy and plums with delicate spicy musk tannins, medium alcohol and medium Smell: fine, persistent, reminding of ther which fuse with the aromas of ripe Intense ruby red in colour with violet Taste: warm and velvety with a very toes. On the palate: soft velvet entran- notes. Intense palate, full bodied and fragrances. A palate of great freshness acidity. Armonic and very well balan- wild berries, evolving towards spicy berry fruit. The palate is a vibrant one, reflections. On the nose, ripe fruit,- ra good balance and elegant finish. ce evolving on a beautiful fruit like dark ced. notes with ageing. Taste: dry, recalling with both tannins and freshness well pre- spberries and blackberries mix together soft with a well-balanced acidity and a and low tannic levels, intensely fruity, cherries,macerated strawberries with N. of bottles produced pleasant spicy and fruity aftertaste. Ele- light and delicious. A light and bright the sensations of the flavour, good sent to give savour and persistence. The with hints of spices, liquorice and cloves. 12,000 touches of tobacco box evolving on N. of bottles produced 1 mln structure; sapid, cheerful, supple, a finish and aftertaste are spicy and fruity, Perceptible but soft tannins with good gant, persistent and generous finish. cherry Chianti packs up fresh and fru- raspberries and plum. Sizes ity feel, round and smooth glass for Sizes young and well balanced wine. With complete and fragrant. It is a vintage acidity to provide freshness on the pala- 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt time passing it will become softer and which a very important aging potential. te. Long finish with ripe fruit and spices. 30,000 casual drinking, perfect for the light of 20,476 Bottles – 594 Magnums – 240 velvety. N. of bottles produced Sizes heart and easy to smile. Double Magnums – 50 Imperials N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced 124,000 120,000 0,75 lt – Limited Magnum Edition N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED Sizes 200,000 Sizes 120,000 0,75 lt – Magnum – Double magnum – Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt Sizes Imperial 0,75 lt 0,75 lt www.monteverro.com www.famigliacecchi.it www.coli.it www.antinori.it www.masi.it www.roccadellemacie.com www.tenutepiccini.it

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Abruzzo

Marche PRODUCT PREVIEW PRODUCT PREVIEW

AZIENDA SANTA BARBARA CASA VINICOLA GIOACCHINO COLONNARA – MARCHEDOC AZIENDA VINICOLA VINI CASALBORDINO Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D82 GAROFOLI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C77 UMANI RONCHI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E59 (Cuzziol Grandivini) Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: A31 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: B81 (Grandi Vini d'Italia Group Consorzio) VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI (Istituto del Vino Italiano di Qualità Grandi Marchi) COMPANY PROFILE D’ABRUZZO PECORINO IGT TERRE DI CHIETI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO VERDICCHIO CASTELLI DI JESI DI JESI DOC CLASSICO SUPERIORE The Cooperative Madonna dei Mira- DOC TERRE SABELLI TERRE SABELLI DOC 2015 VILLA ADAMI 2016 CUPRESE DOC CLASSICO SUPERIORE CONERO DOCG RISERVA CONERO RISERVA DOCG coli, best known as Vini Casalbordi- STEFANO ANTONUCCI SELEZIONE GIOACCHINO GAROFOLI CAMPO SAN GIORGIO no, was founded in 1960 by 42 small winegrowers of the area, to develop the wine production. Today the Coo- perative joins 380 members with 1,400 hectares altogether where select vines are grown, such as the Montepulciano grape, the Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Pe- corino, Passerina, Pinot grigio, Char- donnay, Merlot and Falanghina. The Cooperative’s main aim has always been to produce fine wines from - su perior grapes. Only the finest com- ponents of the grapes are extracted, which are essential for obtaining supe- rior wines. The processing of the wi- nes is carefully checked at every stage Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) by experts who select the product and 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. 100% Pecorino. 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Verdicchio. Grapes (%) 100% Verdicchio. Grapes (%) pinpoint the best time for bottling and Land of production Land of production Land of production Land of production 100% Montepulciano. Land of production 100% Montepulciano. marketing, according to the degree of South province of Chieti, Abruzzo. South province of Chieti, Abruzzo. South province of Chieti, Abruzzo. Marche. Land of production Castelli di Jesi Area, Marche. Land of production mellowness required for each type of Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics The winery’s vineyards in the Piancarda Organoleptic characteristics The vine of Campo San Giorgio, Conero wine. Colour: ruby red, brilliant and lively with Colour: light straw-coloured yellow, bril- Colour: bright and intense ruby red, To the eye: intense yellow with golden and Paterno localities, Ancona, Marche. Colour: bright straw yellow with gree- Area, Marche. EXPORT (%): 40% violet hues. Fragrance: fruity with hints of liant. Fragrance: delicate bouquet with brilliant and lively, with light violet reflec- reflections. To the nose: intense smell of Organoleptic characteristics nish reflections when young, tending Organoleptic characteristics HECTARES OF VINEYARD sour black cherry and small mature red light floral scents and fresh note of ma- tions. Fragrance: intense bouquet, fruity fruit including the exotic. To the taste: a Color: deep, dark ruby red tending to towards a golden colour with age. Deep ruby red colour with purple and (TOTAL): 1,100 fruit. Taste: harmonic, supple, round, full- ture tropical fruit. Taste: harmonic, balan- with hints of wild berries and ripe red sapid and voluminous taste, with an ap- garnet. Aroma: intense, with a complex Bouquet: initially, intensely fruity with garnet bright tints, presenting a full and N. OF BOTTLES PRODUCED bodied and persistent. ced, supple and fresh of medium body fruit, pleasantly toasted and spicy. Taste: pealing sour ending. The aromatic mark fragrance of ripe red fruits over which the a floral background, finally complex highly fruity bouquet: ripe cherry, plum, (TOTAL): 4 mln N. of bottles produced and persistent. harmonic, supple, round, full-bodied and of the barrique does not overhang the marasca cherry prevails, blending with with notes of flint stone. Taste: good and orange peel finish, all this mixing up 400,000 N. of bottles produced persistent. rich fruity vein. delicate spiciness and the vanilla note structure and balance with initial notes with a sweet spice taste, like vanilla and Sizes 300,000 N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced of wood. Taste: sapid, mellow, warm and of freshness and final notes of -plea liquorice plant. The sweet touch of the 0,75 lt Sizes 150,000 N/A velvety, with pleasing hints of fruit jam santly bitter sapidity. fruit gives a very harmonic mouth and 0,75 lt Sizes Sizes and licorice root; very lengthy persisten- N. of bottles produced extremely silky tannins. Herbs notes har- 0,75 lt 0,75 lt ce. 50,000 monize with a long and pleasant finish. N. of bottles produced Sizes N. of bottles produced N/A 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt N/A Sizes Sizes www.vinicasalbordino.com 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt 0,75 lt www.santabarbara.it www.garofolivini.it www.colonnara.it www.umanironchi.com

Abruzzo

AGRIVERDE CANTINA TOLLO FARNESE VINI CITRA VINI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: F59 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E01 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: D04 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A12

ZETIS ORGANIC MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO CERASUOLO D’ABRUZZO DOC MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO SPARKLING WINE DOP RISERVA MO FANTINI DOC RISERVA LAUS VITAE

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Pecorino. 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Land of production Land of production Land of production Land of production Ortona, province of Chieti, Abruzzo. Provinces of Chieti, Pescara and Teramo, Ortona, province of Chieti, Abruzzo. Province of Chieti, Abruzzo. Organoleptic characteristics Abruzzo. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Perlage: continuous and fine-grained. Organoleptic characteristics Bright cherry pink. Intense and persi- Colour: intense ruby red with violet and Colour: straw-yellow, bright, brilliant Colour: intense ruby red with purple stent, delicate fragrance, very fruity with purplish nuances. Bouquet: red fruit, Fragrance: Finely spicy bouquet, flo- hues. Fragrance: intense fruit aromas notes of small red fruits (strawberry). Me- mulberry and sour cherry preserve with ral, with great minerality. Flavour: am- with notes of black cherry and forest fru- dium body, intense, well-balanced, soft a scent of violet. Appreciable nuances of ple and well-balanced. its blended with hints of spice. Taste: full- and round, very long in the mouth. Drink vanilla, cocoa, nuts, leather, liquorice and N. of bottles produced flavoured, soft with good length, sweet young. black pepper. Taste: warm, full-bodied N/A and silky tannins. N. of bottles produced with a long-lingering taste. Sweet and Sizes N. of bottles produced N/A balanced tannin. 0,75 lt 40,000 Sizes N. of bottles produced Sizes 0,75 lt N/A 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt Sizes 0,75 lt www.agriverde.it www.cantinatollo.it/en www.farnesevini.it www.citra.it

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AZIENDA VINICOLA FALESCO FONTANA DI PAPA VINI D'ITALIA GOTTO D’ORO SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA BELLARIA FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO MASTROBERARDINO Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: F81 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C72 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E78 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E78 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H26 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C22 (Luca Maroni Sens) LAZIO IGP 2013 CASTELLI ROMANI VIOGNIER IGT DOC ROMA TAURASI RISERVA DOCG TAURASI DOCG 2012 TAURASI DOCG 2011 FERENTANO DOC BIANCO VINEA DOMINI ROSSO 2016 IRPINIA CODA DI VOLPE PIANO DI MONTEVERGINE RADICI NATURALIS HISTORIA DOP OTTANT’ANNI

Grapes (%) 100% Roscetto. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Malvasia di Candia, Malvasia del Lazio 100% Viognier. 60% Montepulciano and 40% Sangiovese. Grapes (%) Aglianico. 100% Aglianico. 100% Aglianico. Land of production and Trebbiano. Montefiascone, province of Viterbo, Land of production Land of production 100% Coda di Volpe. Land of production Land of production Land of production Castelli Romani, Lazio. Lazio. Land of production Castelli Romani, Lazio. Land of production Campania. Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano, Mirabella Eclano, province of Avellino, Hills of the Castelli Romani, Lazio. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Vineyard in Paternopoli, province of Organoleptic characteristics province of Avellino, Campania. Campania. Organoleptic characteristics Muscat, citrus fruit, orange flowers, Evident notes of ripe red fruit, particularly On the nose it presents a rich range of Organoleptic characteristics Avellino, Campania. Lovely ruby red colour. On the nose, sen- Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics peach, sage, mentholated olfactory sensations going from bana- Colour: straw yellow with golden hues. cherry, blackberry and plum. Spicy scent Organoleptic characteristics sations of fruit: blackberry, plum and sour Colour: deep ruby red. Bouquet: full, Colour: deep ruby red. Bouquet: com- na to pineapple, from vegetal to vanilla Bouquet: fruity, light and persistent. Ta- N. of bottles produced and harmonious vanilla. Bright straw yellow colour and an intense blck cherry; a balsamic note, spices. The complex and intense, with notes of cher- plex, full, intense and persistent, it offers 4,200 scents. The taste is assertive, rich, soft ste: fresh, dry and balanced. N. of bottles produced and fruity flavour. The wine has the cha- taste is soft, captivating, mineral and ba- ry, violet, wild berries and a distinctive aromas of violets, black currant, blackber- and full with an excellent long lingering N. of bottles produced Sizes 5,300 racteristic shape of a big bunch of small lanced with elegant tannins and a persi- spicy aroma. Taste: fascinating and ele- ry, and strawberry, black cherry, vanilla 0,75 lt finish. N/A Sizes grapes. Notes of citruses and quince stent finish. gant in the mouth. With flavours of plum, and chocolate. Taste: warm, enveloping, 0,75 lt bring a soft and fresh texture on the pa- N. of bottles produced Sizes N. of bottles produced black cherry, strawberry and intense spi- with great structure and softness, with N/A 0,75 lt late. N/A ces. aromas of plum, bitter cherry, raspberry, Sizes N. of bottles produced Sizes N. of bottles produced strawberry jam and spices. 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt N/A 0,75 lt 40,000 N. of bottles produced www.falesco.it www.fontanadipapa.it www.gottodoro.com Sizes Sizes 8,000 0,75 lt I 0,375 lt – 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt Sizes 0,75 lt

Umbria

www.agricolabellaria.com www.feudi.it www.mastroberardino.com ARNALDO CAPRAI FAMIGLIA CECCHI LUNGAROTTI SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA

Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H26 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E58 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C22 (Consigliovini) TERREDORA DI PAOLO Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A61 Basilicata MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO DOCG TORGIANO ROSSO RISERVA DOCG ROSSO DI TORGIANO DOCG 25 ANNI TENUTA ALZATURA RUBESCO RISERVA 2010 DOC RUBESCO 2014 VIGNA MONTICCHIO GRECO DI TUFO DOCG FIANO DI AVELLINO DOCG CASA VINICOLA D'ANGELO TENUTE PICCINI TERRE DEGLI ANGELI EX CINERE RESURGO Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: B03 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: F21

BASILICATA IGT AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE DOC BRIGANTE LUCANO REGIO CANTINA DONPÀ

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Sagrantino. 100% Sagrantino. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Sangiovese. 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino. Land of production Land of production Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Montefalco, province of Perugia, Umbria. Montefalco, province of Perugia, Umbria. Land of production Land of production 100 % Greco. 100% Fiano. Torgiano Docg Area, Umbria. Torgiano Docg Area, Umbria. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Land of production Land of production Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Santa Paolina, province of Avellino, Lapio and Montefalcione, province of Aroma: surprising complexity from Tenuta Alzatura Sagrantino is the chief Grapes (%) Grapes (%) blackberry jam to rose pot pourri, from result from the venture with Sagran- Colour: intense ruby red with violet Colour: deep ruby red with slight vio- Campania. Avellino, Campania. nuances. Bouquet: elegant and com- let hues. Bouquet: delicate and with 100% Aglianico del Vulture. 100% Aglianico del Vulture. nutmeg to pepper, from pine resin to tino di Montefalco that was started Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics plex, it recalls sour cherries and vio- good intensity, elegant complexity Land of production Land of production mint, from clove to cocoa. Taste: soft a few years ago by the Cecchi family. Straw yellow, with citrus, pear and apple Deep straw yellow, intense bouquet of Province of Potenza, Basilicata. Venosa, province of Potenza, Basilicata. and persuasive, intense persistant fi- The wine has an intense ruby-red color lets, with refined woody notes (cocoa with hints of pepper, cinnamon and aromas, mineral notes, good acidity. ripe fruits and flowers aromas, hint of and coffee); the finish is spicy, with tobacco; background notes of red- Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics nish, fresh, with complex tannins. with shades of violet and garnet. The N. of bottles produced honey, almond, toasted nuts, on the pepper and cloves. Flavour: warm and fruit jam and violet. Flavour: a wine Colour: ruby red. Bouquet: intense, with Intense ruby red colour. A complex wine N. of bottles produced bouquet is refined and complex at the 150,000 palate, mineral, persistent and a with velvety, with solid structure and com- with solid structure and superb con- notes of red fruit. Taste: full bodied, with with great structure. Notes of ripe red 40,000 core of which are harmonious aromas Sizes long finish. cool hints of cherry. fruit and elegant tannins. Ideal with red plex, slightly balsamic fruitiness; lively centration, it evolves with fresh acidity; 0,75 lt Sizes of blackberry, plum, vanilla, leather N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced meat, game and strong cheeses. 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt – 5 lt and coffee. On the palate, it is com- and pleasantly fresh acidity, intriguing austere, balanced tannins with a fruity 150,000 tannins; finish is long, with spicy- clo and slightly mineral finish. N/A N. of bottles produced plex and intense, a full bodied wine. Sizes Sizes N/A sing notes. N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt Sizes 13,000 N. of bottles produced 490,000 45,000 0,75 lt Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt Sizes 0,375 lt – 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt www.arnaldocaprai.it www.famigliacecchi.it www.lungarotti.it www.terredora.com www.dangelowine.com www.tenutepiccini.it

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CANTINE DUE PALME TINAZZI LEONE DE CASTRIS VARVAGLIONE VIGNE E VINI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: J61 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E03 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A04 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: E78 (Luca Maroni) and Hall: 16 - Booth: A31 (table 56)

SALICE SALENTINO ROSSO DOP SALENTO IGP SALENTO IGP PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP SALICE SALENTINO ROSSO DOC PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOC PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP PRIMITIVO DEL SALENTO IGP RISERVA SELVAROSSA CANONICO SERRE SUSUMANIELLO FEUDO CROCE IMPERIO 2015 50° VENDEMMIA 2016 VILLA SANTERA PAPALE LINEA ORO FASHION EDITION 12EMEZZO

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia 100% Primitivo. Primitivo. Primitivo. 100% Primitivo di Manduria. 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia 100% Negroamaro. 100% Susumaniello. nera di Lecce. Land of production Land of production Land of production nera. Land of production Land of production Land of production Apulia. Manduria, province of Taranto, Apulia. Salento, Apulia. Apulia. Land of production Land of production Salento, Apulia. Salento, Apulia. Apulia. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Salento, Apulia. Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Very deep red in colour turning almost Intense red, with a round and smooth Very elegant ruby red. Intense fruity aro- Organoleptic characteristics Ruby red color; aromas of plum, dried Deep ruby red color with blue hi- Presents a complex panorama of aromas Wine of an intense red colour with gar- purplish. The nose reveals a rich perfume taste and reminiscent of jam and wild mas of mature plums, tobacco leaves Intense and brilliant ruby red color. herb and cooked black fruit; dry, me- ghlights and a bouquet of ripe red with marked notes of ripe red fruit, spi- net-coloured hints, made of Negroama- of plum, black cherry and also spices as berries on the nose. and cocoa. Great structure with ripe tan- ces, slight hints of cocoa and a balsamic The opening of the wine is characte- dium bodied, soft tannins, juicy red fruit berries and blackberry jam. On the ro and Malvasia nera. To the nose fruity ginger and vanilla. On the palate it is full N. of bottles produced nins, smooth, with a finish reminiscent of rized by aromas of black cherry, plum flavors. This is a very easy drinking and palate is full bodied with a powerful vein. Good persistence and harmony sensations of blackberry and black cher- bodied and velvety and well balanced. 150,000 vanilla. with hints of dry fruit and soft tannins with and blackberry, as well as complex versatile wine. structure. ry, notes of basil and sweet spices due N. of bottles produced Sizes N. of bottles produced aromas of vanilla, tobacco, licorice, N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced a toasted finale to the refinement in oak barrels. In the 290,000 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt – 6 lt 900,000 clover, cinnamon and pleasant hint of 2 mln 300,000 N. of bottles produced mouth it is smooth and balanced with a Sizes Sizes star anise. It gives the mouth a robust Sizes Sizes 90,000 strong but never intrusive tannin. Long 0,75 lt 0,75 lt attack, with vigorous tannins, although 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt Sizes last finish. 0,75 lt already round and velvety. N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced 650,000 300,000 Sizes Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt – 5 lt

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CANTINE AMASTUOLA CANTINE PIROVANO MARCHESI ANTINORI Calabria Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: 16 A31 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: G81 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 11 - Booth: A40 LIBRANDI CANTINE SPADAFORA CASA VINICOLA CRISERÀ IGP PUGLIA IGP PUGLIA PRIMITIVO NEGROAMARO ROSATO IGT 2017 CENTOSASSI LAMAROSSA DI MANDURIA DOC CALAFURIA Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A03 – E01 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C 41-7 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C41-12

IGT VAL DI NETO IGT VAL DI NETO TERRE DI COSENZA DOP IGT CALABRIA BIANCO GRAVELLO TERRE LONTANE 1915 ANNODOMINI DUALE

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Primitivo. 100% Primitivo. Primitivo. 100% Negroamaro. Land of production Land of production Land of production Land of production Apulia. Apulia. Apulia. Maìme estate in San Pietro Vernotico, Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics province of , Apulia. Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Magliocco, Greco nero and Malvasia. Greco bianco. Colour: Deep ruby red, bright with Colour: Deep ruby red, impenetrable. Dark red; aroma of chocolate, jam, oak; Organoleptic characteristics 60% Gaglioppo and 40% Cabernet 70% Gaglioppo and 30% Cabernet Land of production Land of production hints of violet. Aroma: A wholly natural Aroma: A fruity explosion of small red very full body, smooth, with great persi- Color: Rose petal pink. Aroma: Intense Sauvignon. Franc. Donnici, a small village in the south of the Calabria. Primitivo which bursts straight into the mature fruits with tertiary spicy and bal- stence and delicate on the nose with fragrant Land of production Land of production town of Cosenza, Calabria. Organoleptic characteristics nose with hints of sour cherry, purple samic aromas such as bay and tobacco N. of bottles produced notes of white fruit, peaches, and grape- Srongoli, and , Srongoli, Casabona and Rocca di Neto, Organoleptic characteristics White wine with golden highlight, with de- violets and small berries that blend leaves, and salty aromas such as caper. 100,000 fruit, harmoniously felt together with the province of , Calabria. province of Crotone, Calabria. Colour: is a red of sumptuous intensity, the licate fragrance and a lively dry and fruity harmoniously with the unique marine Flavour: In the mouth the entrance spe- Sizes floral sensations of violets. Flavor: Initially Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics reflexes are grenade, due to the natural taste. Obtained by autochthonous vine and mineral aromas of Amastuola. Fla- aks of a full body wine, concentrate with 0,75 lt soft with a pleasurable acidity, then deci- Complex red with hints of cherry, cho- Fresh and fruity rosè, with predominant evolution in bottle. Scent: to the nose is a cultivar growing up on the Mediterranean vour: On the palate it is full, soft, and tiny, mature and silky tannins, exalted by dedly crisper and more bracing with an colate and balsamic notes, with a very notes of red berries and violets. very complex wine, intense and persistent, hills. Scrupulous agronomic cares and a finely tannic, fruity and mineral. In clo- a minerality and a very well present aci- excellent balance between the acidity long finish. N. of bottles produced evident are the hints of red berries, spicy careful vinifications, valorise the aromatic sing it is long, with a returning fruiti- dity. The closing is persistent, fruity and and the aromatic length and persistence. N. of bottles produced 120,000 tobacco and vanilla, due to the judicious notes of the grape and it exalts the struc- ness. In a word: harmonious. salty. These harmonic characteristics give N. of bottles produced 50,000 Sizes aging in barrique. Taste: the taste is fine ture of the wine for a seductive melody in N. of bottles produced to the Lamarossa a very high drinkability. 150,000 Sizes 0,75 lt but firm, warm, full-bodied, well-structu- perfumes of good persistence. 45,000 N. of bottles produced Sizes 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt – 12 lt red, soft and elegant reasonably tannic. N. of bottles produced Sizes 25,000 0,75 lt – Magnum (1,5 lt) N. of bottles produced N/A 0,75 lt Sizes 3,000 Sizes 0,75 lt Sizes 0,75 lt 0,75 lt www.amastuola.it www.vinicantinepirovano.com www.antinori.it www.librandi.it www.spadafora1915.it www.vinicrisera.it

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CASA VINICOLA NATALE VERGA DUCA DI SALAPARUTA TENUTE PICCINI Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: D02 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: A77 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: F21

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Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Nero d’Avola. Blend of typical red grapes. Grillo and Cataratto white grapes. 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Land of production Land of production Land of production Cappuccio. Sicily. Central and Eastern Sicily, in the provin- Coastal strip of the town of Marsala and Land of production Organoleptic characteristics ces of Agrigento and Caltanissetta. hinterland of the province of Trapani, Etna Doc Area, Sicily. This red wine has an intense, persistent Organoleptic characteristics Sicily. Organoleptic characteristics aroma and soft, savory flavor. It pairs Colour: lively ruby-red with light garnet Organoleptic characteristics Colour: pale blush. Nose: small red fru- well with roasted and grilled meats and red highlights. Bouquet: intense, com- Colour: amber-coloured with gold hi- its, reminiscent of passion fruit, delicate strong cheese. plex, fruity of morello cherry and plea- ghlights. Bouquet: of great finesse with spices. Palate: generous and fresh, well N. of bottles produced sant. Flavour: dry, full, pleasantly winy, scents of raisins and vanilla. Flavour: structured, sapid. 250,000 balanced, full-bodied and persistent. warm and full, with an elegant finish of N. of bottles produced Sizes N. of bottles produced bitter almonds and raisins. 14,000 0,75 lt N/A N. of bottles produced Sizes Sizes N/A 0,75 lt 0,75 lt Sizes 0,75 lt www.verga.it www.duca.it www.tenutepiccini.it

FIRRIATO PLANETA DONNAFUGATA Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C62 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - • Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: H26 – H61 – J57 Booth: C41 – P23/24 (ICE/ITA Area) IGT TERRE SICILIANE SICILIA DOC HARMONIUM • Hall: 16 - Booth: B81 (Istituto del Vino SANTAGOSTINO NERO D’AVOLA 2013 SICILIA DOC Italiano di Qualità Grandi Marchi) BAGLIO SORÌA ROSSO 2013 PLUMBAGO CERASUOLO DI VITTORIA DOCG FLORAMUNDI 2016

Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 50% Nero d’Avola and 50% Syrah. 100% Nero d’Avola coming from three Land of production different single vineyards of the same vine Grapes (%) Trapani countryside, Western Sicily. varietal, blended in a unique cuvée. 100% Nero d’Avola. Grapes (%) Organoleptic characteristics Land of production Land of production 70% Nero d’Avola and 30% Frappato. Colour: deep intense ruby red color with Trapani countryside, Western Sicily. Menfi, province of Agrigento, Sicily. Land of production lively shades of purple. Nose: it affords Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics A saturated purple-mauve that you look South-East Sicily, in the territory of Acate concentrated, well-defined nuances of Colour: deep dark ruby red with purplish (Vittoria). marasca cherries, wild berries, rhubarb, hues. Nose: marvellous scents of cher- forward to drinking. Plumbago is domi- Organoleptic characteristics cloves, aromatic herbs and prunes that ry, prunes, mulberries, blackberries and nated by aromas of ripe plums and wild blackberries and has pleasantly complex Brilliant cerasa (cherry in Sicilian), it of- alternate and blend with charming hints blackcurrants stand out followed by a duet fers an ample and fragrant bouquet with of liquorice, ink and tobacco leaves. Pa- with fine hints of rhubarb, cinchona, pep- aromatic hints of incense, jasmine and black truffle. The tannin texture is varied intense notes of red fruit (raspberries, late: suave, soft and caressing, it reveals per, tobacco, nutmeg and dark chocolate strawberries and redcurrants) and pink its great and intensely Mediterranean entwined with nuances of minerals and un- and combines its soft, sweet and seduc- tive aspects, like a Sacher torta, with the flowers, combined with evident spicy character admirably blending a powerful dergrowth. Palate: power, elegance, lively scents of black pepper. The palate is and hearty texture, an extraordinary viva- tannins, matchless softness, freshness, all harder, more direct and austere elements of a block of Modica chocolate. fresh, fleshy and round, thanks to the soft city, silky and fine tannins. blended into a balanced and harmonious tannins and pleasant persistence. A refi- N. of bottles produced whole that overwhelms the palate sedu- N. of bottles produced ned red with intriguing aromatic depth. 400,000 cing with its limpidity and extraordinary 100,000 N. of bottles produced Sizes persistence and polish typical of a great Sizes 90,000 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt wine. 0,75 lt Sizes N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt 80,000 Sizes 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt www.firriato.it www.planeta.it www.donnafugata.it

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FEUDO ARANCIO STEMMARI CANTINE SETTESOLI THE INTERVIEW Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: A61 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: A61 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C62

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Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) 100% Nero d’Avola. 100% Grillo. 100% Nero d’Avola. 100% Inzolia. Land of production Land of production Land of production Land of production INTERVIEW WITH GIOVANNI MANTOVANI, MANAGING DIRECTOR Sicily. Sicily. Sicily. Menfi, province of Agrigento, South OF VERONAFIERE. THE RESULTS ACHIEVED BY VINITALY IN 2017, Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics West Sicily. The resulting aromatic profile of Hedo- Colour: straw yellow. Aroma: initial hints The aroma of the vine – with wild Organoleptic characteristics AND THE OUTLOOK FOR THE 2018 EDITION OF THE TRADE SHOW, Giovanni nis is a bountiful and deeply complex of white flower which turn into more ma- strawberry and pomegranate – is best Colour: light yellow colour with greenish Mantovani expression with hints of dried red fruits, ture notes of tropical fruit such as mango expressed as it is not complexed by a po- shades. Bouquet: notes of jasmine, ber- IN VERONA ON APRIL 15-18. anise and sweet spices, notes of almond, and papaya. Flavour: medium structured werful structure of the wine. As for a whi- gamot and citrus fruit. Taste: young, fresh vanilla and tobacco resulting from aging wine, full bodied on first taste and with te it is more evident and intense than red and fragrant. The inauguration ceremony Shows, respectively in San cember - and where there is the uncertainties connected to in wood. There is a profound structure on a strong persistence due to the typical wine. The mouth acquires verticality and N. of bottles produced of the 52nd edition of Vinitaly Francisco and New York. Great still a lot of work to do. Brexit. Utmost attention also the palate along with a velvety and juicy freshness of this variety. Balanced, long therefore freshness and length, with sa- N/A is right behind the corner. The satisfaction also for the courses Let’s go back to Italy and to toward Asia, first of all China. attack, finishing with soft and sweet tan- and harmonious. voury sensations, characteristics of Nero Sizes trade show - Italy’s largest and organized by the Vinitaly Inter- Vinitaly 2018: what’s new for Our goal is always the same: nins. N. of bottles produced d'Avola in the area, even more evident. 0,75 lt most important wine event - national Academy and addres- increase business opportu- N/A exhibitors and visitors? N. of bottles produced N. of bottles produced is scheduled on April 15-18 in sed to professionals in New There’s a lot of news, in line nities for Italian companies, N/A Sizes N/A Sizes 0,75 lt Sizes Veronafiere. In the meanwhi- York, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong with the B2B approach we have assessing our role in the glo- 0,75 lt 0,75 lt le, Giovanni Mantovani, ma- Kong, San Francisco and Mo- been encouraging since 2016 bal trade shows market place. naging director, told us about scow. Activities that, of course, and the many solutions adop- In this regard, one of Vinitaly www.feudoarancio.it www.stemmari.it www.cantinesettesoli.it the outcome of Vinitaly 2017 will be at the core of our stra- ted, in the last two years, to 2018’s best innovation is aimed and what we can expect from tegy also in 2018. fix some critical issues, like the at distinguishing ourselves the future. How? creation of toilets dedicated to even more. Sardinia We have established a new exhibitors only or the streng- What is it about? What can you tell us about collaboration with the Italian thening of our mobile and Our new interactive catalog, the results achieved last year? Trade Agency (ITA) in order wi-fi connection. In addition, which differs completely from SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA MONTESPADA ARGIOLAS CANTINA SOCIALE DI DOLIANOVA CANTINA SOCIALE DORGALI 2017 was an excellent year, to promote an experimental the high attendance requests the old concepts and will look Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 13 - Booth: F109-4 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C22 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 16 - Booth: C72 Meet us at Prowein: Hall: 15 - Booth: B03 both for Veronafiere and Vini- connection between the diffe- from companies have pushed like a real platform. A unique (Consigliovini) taly. A trade show that, on a rent courses. But also trainings us to increase some exhibition tool, that supports all mobile VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA DOC NURAGUS DI CAGLIARI DOC CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA DOC global scale, is now recogni- and business meetings to fur- area: from the one dedicated devices, and that will provide VECCHIA COSTA ISOLA DEI NURAGHI ROSSO IGT PERLAS TUNILA zed as the true ambassador of ther spread the knowledge of to VinitalyBio, to meet the new buyers with all kind of informa- TURRIGA 2013 Italian wine worldwide. This is Italian wine worldwide. A rich consumption trend; to the one tion they may need to enhan- highlighted, first of all, by the program, that will see Vinitaly dedicated to the Italian Fede- ce business. Moreover, it can level of customer satisfaction at the forefront, together with ration of Independent Wine- be used all over the world by achieved with the last edition, institutions. growers (Fivi). Finally, the Inter- wine lovers willing to discover for exhibiting companies, pro- In terms of internationaliza- national Wine Hall is growing something more on the wines fessional operators and buyers tion, what countries have the too: here, you will meet foreign they taste. Since all informa- alike. Vinitaly’s key role is pro- biggest growth potential, in companies that have identified tion provided by companies ved also by the increasing num- your opinion? our trade show as a strategic are available with English and ber of attendance requests Well, I’m in the US right now. chance to meet international Chinese translations. We want received for the forthcoming and it says it all. But we must buyers. Many countries will be the Vinitaly catalog to truly edition, that is going to featu- not forget other countries represented: from the new en- help spreading the knowled- re the highest quality of atten- where Italian wines are highly try Croatia to Georgia, but also ge of Italian products interna- dees. appreciated or, on the contra- France, Spain and Portugal, tionally, even after the specific Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) Grapes (%) ry, where they still have to stri- including Argentina, USA and moment of the event. A promo- 100% Vermentino di Sardegna. Traditional grapes of Sardinia. 100% Nuragus. Cannonau. Hence, Vinitaly has become ve to be recognized. A strong Australia. tional tool active throughout Land of production Land of production Land of production Land of production the flagship event for Italian Sardinia. Selegas, province of Cagliari, Sardinia. Dolianova, province of Cagliari, Dorgali, province of Nuoro, Sardinia. wine all over the world? focus will be placed on Cana- Let’s talk about buyers and the year, capable of attracting Organoleptic characteristics Organoleptic characteristics Sardinia. Organoleptic characteristics Definitely. As shown by the da, where we will concentrate their incoming. both buyers and consumers. A typical Vermentino of an old land, Sar- Colour: intense red. Nose: rich, complex Organoleptic characteristics Colour: ruby red colour with purplish many initiatives carried out our efforts with dedicated wine We keep on working to fur- dinia, with balanced characteristics. A bouquet. Palate: very well structured, ba- Colour: light straw yellow with greenish nuances, very limpid. Nose: intense and during 2017 in support of the tastings. Russia is another core ther improve the level of par- “Siamo i portabandiera straw yellow colour with scents of Me- lanced, fine and persistent. Very smooth. glints. Nose: fresh with delicate fruit. Ta- medium persistent, with a strong vino- sector, and those that we will target for us, as highlighted ticipation of international ope- diterranean shrubs and slightly flower N. of bottles produced ste: delicate flavour, with pleasant acidi- sity and blackberry and raspberry hints. del vino italiano nel mondo” note of eucalyptus. Aromas: fresh scent, N/A ty. Taste: Dry and fresh, rightly tannic with a run in 2018, even beyond the by the great success achieved rators. We are paying great Manca poco alla 52esima edizione di Vini- spring. Sizes N. of bottles produced good gustative-olfactive respondence. trade show in Verona. Last year with the events held in Mo- attention to professionals from taly, che andrà in scena dal 15 al 18 aprile N. of bottles produced 0,75 lt – 1,5 lt – 3 lt N/A N. of bottles produced Vinitaly organized several pro- scow and Saint Petersburg at the US, a market that in the prossimi a Veronafiere. In vista dell’ap- N/A Sizes N/A motional activities for Italian the end of 2017. Finally, China: next three years will face big puntamento 2018, abbiamo tracciato con Sizes 0,375 lt – 0,75 lt Sizes wineries in order to properly a fundamental market for our growth in consumption levels. Giovanni Mantovani, direttore generale 0,75 lt 0,75 lt address different markets. future growth - as explained by In the meanwhile, we don’t della fiera veneta, un bilancio sulle attività dello scorso anno della più importante Starting from the US, where we companies themselves during forget our ‘nearby’ markets: manifestazione italiana del vino, parlando successfully attended the Win- the latest edition of wine2wi- Europe and Russia, as well as www.montespada.it www.argiolas.it www.cantinedidolianova.it www.cantinadorgali.it anche delle prossime novità. ter and Summer Fancy Food ne, in Verona on the past De- the United Kingdom, despite

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The US wine marketplace is be- The cities we must head to- above all, a level of taxation that is 21VINI’S coming increasingly competitive, ward even 30% lower than the US ave- SUGGESTION ITALIAN WINE IN TEXAS: and Italian winemakers are seeking “In Texas, our points of reference rage, also due to the lack of taxes THE FLOOR TO JEREMY for new business opportunities in are the cities of Houston, with 2.3 on personal incomes.” Of course, PARZEN, CREATOR OF less saturated and highly profita- million inhabitants, Austin, 2 mil- the overall scenario is not a bed of “Given all of the above THE DO BIANCHI BLOG ble States. Italian exports to the lion inhabitants, Dallas, 1.3 million roses. “One of the most critical is- mentioned positive elements, US, in 2017, were in line with the inhabitants, and San Antonio, 2.1 sues for those who want to enhan- which may push Italian results achieved on the previous million inhabitants,” highlighted ce their business in Texas, is that producers to consider the year. Overall, we are talking about Laura Ronca. “Houston is the granting of credit is complicated possibility of exporting to 2,547.270 hectoliters (+0.9%), core of economic development for foreigners. In addition, the Texas, we must not forget Jeremy Parzen equal to around 1,351.114.000 dol- in oil&gas, energy, biomedical re- employees turnover rate is quite that, according to its own cul- lars, up by 1.4% (data: Italian Wine search and aerospace. With the high and may represent a major ture, this State is accustomed In 2007, food and wine histo- & Food Institute, 2018), mainly due latter that revolves around Nasa. problem for companies.” to drinking beer and spirits. rian, Italian translator, and rock to the US Dollar to Euro currency Dallas, instead, is mainly focused Therefore, it is a market that musician Jeremy Parzen Ph.D. exchange rate. on the information technology in- Italy-Texas needs to be approached with created his ‘Do Bianchi’ blog to offer readers a humanist Italy remains the top supplier dustry. Austin, on the other hand, “Year after year, Texas opens up professionalism, attention and perspective into the world of Italian wine and food. Althou- country. Nevertheless, in 2017 is the home of a large industrial a little more to Made in Italy food intelligence. But above all, gh much has been written about Italian gastronomy in the exports recorded a technology district known as ‘Si- & beverage products,” explained please don’t improvise. The US over the last two decades, the great misunderstanding significant +15.7% in volume and licon Hills’, and here are located Laura Ronca. “It is not surprising known as the Atlantic Ocean continues to dilute much of the +16.9% in value. As a consequen- the headquarters of companies that Italians and Italian Americans business opportunities that can be developed in Texas are the information that makes the crossing. Do Bianchi’s mission is ce, the gap size between the two such as: Oracle, Dell's, Apple, In- at the second or third generation to offer non-Italian speakers otherwise inaccessible insights countries is becoming increasingly tel and Texas Instruments.” make up the sixth largest ethnic result of work, time, patience and relationships.” into Italian gastronomic culture. For Italophiles and Italians, smaller. group of the State. And if you the blog provides cogent historical perspective into wines As of today, big metropolitan Why Texas consider that our country-fellows and foods whose cultural value is often taken for granted. cities, both on the West and East “Texas has several strengths, love eating in Italian restaurants, Named after a common Venetian expression (often overhe- Coasts, represented the most im- that make it a highly interesting you will also understand why our ard by the blog’s creator in the taverns of Venice, “Two White portant end market for Italian wi- State for those who want to sell cuisine is so much requested on a Wines”), Do Bianchi is considered a leading resource for in- PHOTO CREDIT: Andrea Annessi Mecci nes. Now, however, our companies wine,” said the Ceo of 21Vini. local level: as a consequence, tra- formation on Italian food and wine in the US. Jeremy Parzen are forced to widen their horizons “First of all, it has a young popula- de is affected too”. Today, there currently resides in Houston, Texas. in order to increase their business tion, with an average age of 33. At are about 250 Italian restaurants in opportunities. One of the most in- the same time, it has experienced Texas. And in this State, the most Do Texans like Italian wine? Why, in your opinion? teresting destinations, showing a a very high growth rate, that over important event dedicated exclu- Of course Texans like Italian wine! Nearly all Americans like big growth potential for our wineri- the last decade has doubled the sively to Italian wine and products it, a lot! Texas is the US State that has been ‘less affected’ es, is definitely Texas. With around country’s average. But it also fea- goes on stage every year: Taste of by the financial crisis. And the migration to Texas from other 28.2 million people, it is the second tures a truly unique geographical Italy, organized by Italy-America areas of the country turned it into a renowned hub for fine most populated State in the US, af- location, which makes it an ideal Chamber of Commerce of Texas Laura Ronca wine. Between Houston, Dallas and Austin, the number of ter California. hub to boost business with Ca- (www.iacctexas.com). restaurateurs and wine professionals - including Italian and nada, the North, and all of South alleged Italian restaurants - continues to grow tremendously. Texas and Wine America as well. From this point Texas: i nuovi orizzonti Are Italian wines widely acknowledged and widespread “The impact of the wine industry, of view, the presence of a strong del mercato del vino Usa in Texas? in all its facets, on Texas’ economy infrastructure system is also very In un mercato americano sempre più competitivo, i produttori Spanish and South American wines have historically offe- italiani di vino italiano sono oggi chiamati a individuare nuovi is constantly growing: in 2017, it useful: Texas can count on more red consumers the best quality/price ratio. But Italian wines was worth 13.1 billion dollars,” said than 100 airports, where 26 are sbocchi per far crescere il proprio export. Nel 2017, le esportazioni vinicole italiane verso gli Usa sono are a cut above: right because they are Italians! For over 20 Laura Ronca, Ceo of 21Vini, a com- commercial airports.” rimaste sostanzialmente stabili. A volume, si parla di 2.547.270 years, the passion for Italian cuisine has overtaken that for pany specialized in the marketing But the advantages for those ettolitri, corrispondenti a 1.351.114.000 dollari (dati: Italian Wine French cuisine. Since the Bastianich family opened Babbo in of distribution, solely dedicated to who live in Texas and those who & Food Institute, 2018). A questo rallentamento ha fatto riscon- New York in 1998, with the first ‘high-profile’ wine list almost Italian wines in the US, most of all in want to grow their local business tro un considerevole aumento delle esportazioni dei vini france- exclusively dedicated to Italian wines, they have been expe- ‘emerging’ States. “If in 2010 there don’t end up here. “Spending si: +15,7% in quantità e +16,9% a valore. Fino a oggi, le grandi riencing a sort of ‘Wine Renaissance’ in our country. Think of were 25 million people living in Te- power in Texas is about 10% hi- metropoli delle coste, a Est e a Ovest, hanno rappresentato le all the Pinot Grigio vines - not Pinot Gris! - that now you can principali destinazioni per le etichette made in Italy. Ma ora le xas, today there are more than 28 gher than the national average,” find also in Texas. million and by 2020 it is expected said Laura Ronca. “Hence, peo- aziende sono chiamate ad allargare i propri orizzonti per poter aumentare le occasioni di business. Tra gli Stati più ‘interessanti’ to reach 30 million inhabitants.” Fi- ple living here enjoy a number of c’è sicuramente il Texas, che con i suoi 28,2 milioni di abitanti è gures that tell of a market potential benefits, including a lighter- bu il secondo Stato più popoloso degli Usa, dietro la California. https://dobianchi.com PHOTO CREDIT: Andrea Annessi Mecci not yet fully expressed. reaucracy, low energy costs, but

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Vino europeo: orizzonte 2030 Con circa 160 milioni di ettolitri, l’Unione europea si è confermata nel 2016 il primo produttore di vino al mondo, contribuendo nella misura del 60% alla produ- zione totale. É la fotografia scattata dall‘EU Agricultural outlook for the agricultural markets and income 2017- 2030’, realizzato in collabo- razione con il Joint Research Centre della Commissione europea. Il rapporto delinea EU WINE: le prospettive a medio ter- mine per il mercato agricolo dei 28 Paesi membri e offre un’indicazione importante sullo stato di salute prossimo venturo del settore vinicolo. In particolare, si segnala che OUTLOOK la flessione del consumo pro capite sarà parzialmente compensata dalla crescita nella domanda di spumanti e vini poco alcolici. In salita l’export d’imbottigliato e TO 2030 l’import di sfuso.

THE DROP IN PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION WILL BE PARTLY COMPENSATED BY A RISE IN DEMAND EU WINE DOMESTIC USE EU WINE TRADE BALANCE (MILLION HL)

FOR SPARKLING AND LOW-ALCOHOL WINES. EXPORTS OF BOTTLES ARE ON THE RISE, 200 30 30 25 LIKE IMPORTS OF BULK WINE, ACCORDING TO THE LATEST EU AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK. 20 150 28 15 With around 160 million hectoliters, in 14) in the same time period, partly ex- bottled and sparkling wines (which will 10 2016 European Union was once again plained by many consumers’ decision to account, respectively, for 71% and 13% Exports 100 26 5 the world’s largest wine producer, ac- choose wine to the detriment of beer. of all non-EU sales) and, more in gene- 0 counting for about 60% of global pro- Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, ral, bottled wines with Geographical In- 5 duction. due to the popularity of sparkling and dication (GI), will drive the international 50 24 10 This was highlighted by the 'EU Agri- low-alcohol wines, are the three markets business. 15 cultural outlook for the agricultural mar- that have determined a positive trend On the other hand, the growth of the 0 22 L/CAPITA Import 20 2006 2016 2030 2006 2016 2030 kets and income 2017-2030', made in reverse, while negative trends were re- bottled wine segment will determine MILLION HL collaboration with the European Com- corded both in France and Germany. a decline in exports of bulk wine, for OTHER USE CONSUMPTION PER CAPITA COMSUMPTION (RIGHT AXIS) SPARKLING BOTTLED BULK MUST BALANCE mission's Joint Research Center. The Overall, as explained in the report, to- which imports from non-EU countries report outlines the medium-term pro- tal EU wine consumption should stabili- are on a rising trend instead. By 2030, spects of the agricultural market in the ze, also due to a growth in population, a 0.8% increase is expected, taking bulk EU WINE MARKET BALANCE (MILLION HL) 28 member states and provides a com- after a long period of decline. In abso- wine market share on total imported vo- 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2025 2030 prehensive outlook of the current wine lute terms, total volumes will, however, lumes from 63 to 70%. market place. experience a further reduction, due to a Finally, the surface planted with vines Vinified production 159 158 140 170 163 165 162 138 162 159 159 Italy, France and Spain accounted for drop of wine derivatives - see distillation is set to decrease again at a yearly 0.7 of which 5 main producer MS 145 141 126 153 149 150 147 122 148 146 146 more than 80% of total volumes produ- or vinegar and vermouth production. percentage point rate (after the yearly other EU MS 14 17 14 17 14 15 14 16 14 13 13 ced and, together with Germany and More in detail, the report highlights a 1% decrease recorded between 2005 the United Kingdom, for around 70% 0.1% average annual decrease in per ca- and 2015). However, as a result of cur- Domestic use 154 157 131 149 161 156 154 143 150 150 148 of the 130 million hectoliters consumed pita consumption, set to reach about 25 rent replanting projects, an average Direct consumption 128 133 112 126 137 131 131 125 130 130 129 in Europe. Nevertheless, per capita liters by 2030. 0.5% increase in yields is expected, to consumption in Europe has decreased The constant growth of exports will reach an estimated 57.6 hl/hectare of per capita (l) 25.5 26.4 22.2 24.9 26.9 25.7 25.7 24.5 25.3 25.1 25.0 by almost three liters in the last 10 ye- therefore almost completely offset the production by 2030. Medium-term esti- Other uses 25 24 18 23 24 25 23 18 21 20 19 ars, with significant differences among effect of lower domestic consumption. If mates in regard to total production are the EU-15, that in the last decade have we look at the trade with other countries, nevertheless negative, with an estima- Imports 14 14 15 14 14 14 14 15 14 15 16 shown a four-liters decline (falling from the increase in European wine exports is ted yearly loss of 0.2%. Exports 22 23 21 21 22 22 23 21 23 25 27 31 to 27), and the Eu -13, that posted estimated at 1.7% per year, to reach 27 Note: the wine marketing year a yearly two-liters increase (from 12 to million hectoliters by 2030. In particular, Piero Aprile Total Ending Stocks 159 150 153 167 162 163 161 149 158 161 161 is August/July

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