Bottega’s “forefather”, Andrea, cultivated the vine in one of the world’s most beautiful places: the hills near Molinetto della Croda in Refrontolo in 1635. Bottega was originally tenant farmers for the Counts of Collalto; when they managed to gain their freedom, they started farming their lands producing grappa and liquors.
In the 1920s Domenico Bottega took over the company, he is a very passionate oenologist that can easily identify the best grapes in the vineyard. Expanding on his father’s passion for grappa, Aldo Bottega developed creative technical innovations, like the first mono-variety grappa.
In 1977 Aldo Bottega, together with his wife Rosina, founded Distilleria Bottega in Pianzano di Godega (province of Treviso). After Aldo’s death, his son Sandro became the company director, with the support of his sister Barbara and brother Stefano. In a few years, Distilleria Bottega is renowned as a company producing softer and more delicate grappa thanks to an innovative distillation system. The company ventured into the wine business in 1992 producing Il Vino dei Poeti Prosecco Spumante.
In 2007, Distilleria Bottega moved to Bibano di Godega di Sant’Urbano, 50 km from Venice, near Conegliano Veneto. The premises are located in a big 17th-century farmhouse among 10 hectares of vineyards, renovated according to state-of-the-art environmental criteria.
Today, Bottega wines and liquors receive over 350 prizes and awards and can be found in more than 140 countries and the most important duty-free shops and airlines. Since 2017, Bottega Gold is the second bestselling sparkling wine in travel retail according to the IWSR rankings.
Wine Details:
- Region : Valpolicella
- Varietal : Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella
- Alcohol : 14%
- Sight : Intense ruby with purple tinge.
- Nose : Intense notes of plum, cherries and sweet spices with hints of vanilla and raisins.
- Palate : Dry, full-bodied and smooth on the palate with flavours from the nose.
- Finish : Lingering notes of ripe red fruits, cinnamon, clove and liquorice.
- Awards : Bronze – Decanter
- 3 Stars – Vineta Guida Alvini del Veneto | Silver – Korea Wine Challenge