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Valdo’s Philosophy: Valdo was founded in 1926 in In 1883, Pierluigi Bolla’s Valdo is a leader of Valdo is located in “Prosecco” is our core business - – the Heart of great grandfather established Superiore DOCG, but they Valdobbiadene at the foothills refined aromas, balance and Prosecco. It was purchased by the Bolla Company. also are leaders in sparkling of the “pre-alps” around overall quality are the key the Bolla Family in 1938. Over Pierluigi’s father Sergio Bolla wine innovation outside of in the heart of Prosecco features Valdo focuses on to 90 years of innovation with an purchased Valdo in 1938. Today, the Prosecco region. DOCG. Vineyard Designation: produce unique and unrivaled ongoing quest for quality and Valdo is still entirely owned by Italian grapes such as 62% or 1.423 acres DOCG; 38% products paying attention to devotion to respecting the the Bolla family. Pierluigi Bolla Nerello Mascalese from or 857 acres of DOC. The soil is detail on all stages of production, vineyards & has been the Chairman and CEO Sicily is blended with enriched by a unique mineral from the vineyards to the cellar, traditions of the region has at Valdo Spumanti since 1989. to produce their sparkling composition, typical of to the bottling and packaging helped to secure Valdo’s Through Pierluigi’s leadership, rosés. Valdo 10 is the first morainic (left by glaciers) hills design processes. position as one of the leading Valdo is always at the forefront of US introduction of Metodo alternating with alluvial Valdo strives to maintain the and most trusted wineries innovation, continuously Classico Prosecco Superiore terraced embankments. The perfect balance between specialized in Prosecco and experimenting which showcases the vineyards are located in a technology, passion, innovation Italian sparkling . They and propelling Prosecco to versatility of Glera combined particular microclimate – and tradition in a process that are consistently the Best greater levels of excellence. with the ingenuity of their abundant and frequent rains, guarantees extraordinary quality Selling Prosecco in . Matteo Bolla, the US chief winemaker Gianfranco mild climate from April to in every bottle. Ambassador, carries the family Zanon. October, with July & August tradition into the fifth generation. being hot.

1 VALDO APPELLATION // "Cuvée 1926" Valdobbiadene GRAPE VARIETIES // Valdobbiadene Prosecco 90% Glera Superiore DOCG Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV 10% This wine hails from the heart of Prosecco, in the Valdobbiadene DOCG region. This appellation was created in 1969 and promoted to DID YOU KNOW? THE LOGO // DOCG almost 40 years later. The The Valdo crest depicts Superiore tag recognizes the finest two griffons surrounding expression possible of the Glera Created to honor the founding year the original, art deco- rape and carries a higher minimum of Valdo, Cuvée 1926 is made with style logo of the winery. alcohol level by volume. Glera, Bianchetta and Perera grape varieties blended with our best Chardonnay grapes grown on the hills of Valdo’s DOCG territory.

Valdo has proudly remained owned ABOUT THE WINERY // and operated by the Bolla Family, STYLE // Valdo is one of the most prestigious with heritage and authenticity that The elegant and persistent and trusted names in Prosecco and is revered worldwide. perlage is obtained by the production. Charmat Method, with 120 Established in 1926, the winery was Valdo’s cellars are located in the days on the lees to enhance the purchased by the renowned Bolla heart of the Prosecco region among aromas of ripe apple, pear, Family in 1938. Since then, Valdo the spectacular, steep hills of peach along with tropical fruits has proudly remained family-owned, Valdobbiadene – which continually such as banana and pineapple with heritage and authenticity that inspire the perfect expression of are accented by floral notes. A is revered worldwide. taste and tradition of Prosecco well-balanced, pleasant, and Superiore DOCG Extra Dry. harmonious palate with a medium-body and a long, persistent finish. 2 APPELLATION // Prosecco DOC VALDO Prosecco is a sparkling from north-eastern Italy, specifically the and Friuli-Venezia Giulia Marca Oro Brut Prosecco DOC wine regions. It is also the informal name for the grape variety used to GRAPE VARIETALS // make these wines, which is now 100% Glera known officially as Glera. The DOC covers three styles of wine: still DID YOU KNOW? Prosecco, lightly sparkling Frizzante and foaming Spumante. All the wines THE LOGO // are made predominantly from the The Marca Oro name and iconic The Valdo crest depicts Prosecco (Glera) grape, which must yellow label were introduced by two griffons surrounding account for 85 percent of the final Valdo in the 1950s. Marca Oro the original, art deco- blend. The varieties permitted to symbolizes the “Gold Standard” of style logo of the winery. make up the remaining 15 percent Proseccos from Valdo. include local varieties , Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera and Over the last 10 years, Valdo has STYLE // Glera Lunga. International options are been a market leader in Prosecco Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot A Brut Style Prosecco with 12 g/L Grigio and Pinot Nero. DOC & DOCG by both volume (liters) residual sugar. To obtain small and and value (Euros). This category fine perlage, Valdo’s oenologists includes all DOC and DOCG Prosecco select natural yeasts and allow for ABOUT THE WINERY // sold in Italian retail stores of all sizes. three months Charmat ageing Valdo is one of the most prestigious followed by one month ageing in the and trusted names in Prosecco and [IRI Data: Rolling 12 months August 2019] bottle. The crisp and fruity palate sparkling wine production. Established are the distinguishing features of in 1926, the winery was purchased by Valdo’s Brut Prosecco DOC. Well- the renowned Bolla Family in 1938. balanced structure, matched with Since then, Valdo has proudly remained aromatic fruity fragrance family-owned, with heritage and authenticity that is revered worldwide.

3 VALDO APPELLATION // Vino Spumante translates to “Numero 1” Extra Dry NV ‘’sparkling wine’’, but does not denote a particular style or grape. This Vino Spumante hails from Veneto. DID YOU KNOW? The vineyards where these grapes are GRAPE VARIETALS // sourced use the traditional training method known as “Metodo Spalliera”, Numero 1 represents the first cuvées Blend of Chardonnay, Garganega and Glera where the stem can be as long as one made by Valdo outside of their meter and are tied to a horizontal traditional Prosecco DOC and DOCG wire to assure a high quality final focus. They also represent Valdo’s spirit product and to emphasize the of innovation combined with long- aromatic fruity features. standing sparkling wine making traditions.

Meticulous research by Valdo has ABOUT THE WINERY // identified a unique selection of grapes STYLE // Valdo is one of the most prestigious (i.e. using Nerello Mascalese for rosè) Three months of Charmat and trusted names in Prosecco and that resulted in two original recipes ageing are followed by at least sparkling wine production. tailored to the modern tastes of wine two months in the bottle to Established in 1926, the winery was drinkers worldwide. Created for create a lively and harmonious purchased by the renowned Bolla accessibility and versatility, Numero 1 is palate. The wine has floral notes Family in 1938. Since then, Valdo has proudly remained family-owned, with the perfect wine for clubs, catering, and flavors of golden delicious heritage and authenticity that is banquets, weddings, BTG and mixology apples and white peaches with revered worldwide. and can be used in a wide range of a light, pleasant body. channels.

4 APPELLATION // VALDO Vino Spumante translates to ‘’sparkling wine’’, but does not denote a particular style or grape. “Numero 1” Rosé Brut NV Vino Spumante wines can hail from GRAPE VARIETALS // all over Italy. Valdo’s wine contains 60% Nerello Mascalese grapes sourced from both Veneto 40% Glera and Sicily. The Nerello Mascalese DID YOU KNOW? comes from Etna, grown on Nerello Mascalese is a light- vineyards that are 100-300 meters Numero 1 represents the first cuvées bodied red wine that offers above sea level, with soils of made by Valdo outside of their an amazing value and taste limestone mixed with clay. The Glera traditional Prosecco DOC and DOCG similar to . It is hails from Veneto, sourced from focus. They also represent Valdo’s spirit often used to make rosé. vineyards 80 meters above sea level of innovation combined with long- Glera is most famously used with alluvial and clay soils. standing sparkling wine making to produce sparklign wines. traditions. ABOUT THE WINERY // Meticulous research by Valdo has STYLE // identified a unique selection of grapes Valdo is one of the most prestigious Numero 1 Rosé is a young, (i.e. using Nerello Mascalese for rosè) and trusted names in Prosecco and bright, smart and trendy sparkling wine production. that resulted in two original recipes sparkling wine, and the result of tailored to the modern tastes of wine Established in 1926, the winery was a careful selection of high- purchased by the renowned Bolla drinkers worldwide. Created for quality grapes. After three accessibility and versatility, Numero 1 is Family in 1938. Since then, Valdo has months of Charmat ageing, the proudly remained family-owned, with the perfect wine for clubs, catering, wine stays in bottle for at least heritage and authenticity that is banquets, weddings, BTG and mixology two months. The result is an revered worldwide. and can be used in a wide range of elegant rose petal pink color channels. with extra fine bubbles bursting with fresh berry flavors and a long, smooth finish.

5 APPELLATION // VALDO Vino Spumante translates to ‘’sparkling wine’’, but does not denote Floral Brut Rosé a particular style or grape. Vino Spumante wines can hail from all over GRAPE VARIETIES // Italy. Valdo’s wine contains grapes sourced from both Veneto and Sicily. Nerello Mascalese (75%) The Nerello Mascalese comes from Glera (25%) DID YOU KNOW? Etna, grown on vineyards that are 100-300 meters above sea level, with Valdo commissioned famous soils of limestone mixed with clay. The Italian designer Fabrizio Sclavi to Glera hails from Veneto, sourced from design the Floral package. Born in vineyards 80 meters above sea level Sienna in 1947, Sclavi is one of THE LOGO // with alluvial and clay soils. the world’s most visionary artists The Valdo crest depicts who has worked with some of two griffons surrounding the most prestigious fashion the original, art deco- magazines, companies and style logo of the winery. artists. The current design depicted on the bottle is called “Jungle Edition”. STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // Fresh and elegant with Valdo is one of the most prestigious concentrated notes of raspberry and trusted names in Prosecco and and flowers. Fine perlage with a sparkling wine production. pleasant round, charming aromas Established in 1926, the winery was of red and black berries. purchased by the renowned Bolla Family in 1938. Since then, Valdo has proudly remained family-owned, with heritage and authenticity that is revered worldwide.

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