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Bottega distillery products have been on the market for over forty years. Relatively young by the standards of the wine business, the company managed to become one of the most famous producers of Prosecco champagne thanks to a competent marketing strategy.
Bottega bars are open in almost all major airports of the world, where you can taste Italian sparkling wines and taste national cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Grappa and liqueurs of the brand are no less famous, which have already managed to receive about three hundred diplomas of international competitions.
Historical information
The Bottega family has been making wine in Piedmont since the 1635th century. In ancient documents, information has been preserved that the distant ancestor of the company’s owners, Andrea Bottega, grew grapes in the town of Molinetto della Croda, located near Venice, back in XNUMX. At that time, Italian agriculture was considered one of the most progressive in Europe. A significant stratum of peasants were independent tenants who worked on lands owned by aristocrats.
The Bottega family grew grapes in the possessions of Count Collalto, and after the abolition of feudal restrictions, they acquired their own plots. But the basis for his own business was laid by a passionate oenologist and wine merchant Domenico Bottega only in the 20s of the last century. He was well versed in grapes and could easily identify the best areas on the grounds. In continuation of his father’s work, his heir Aldo, together with his wife Rosina, founded Distilleria Bottega in Pianzano di Godego in 1977.
Later, their children, Alexander, Barbara and Stefano, joined the business. A considerable share in the assortment of the winery was strong alcohol – grape vodka and liqueurs. In the mid-80s, the company became famous all over Italy thanks to an innovative vacuum distillation system that made the taste of Bottega grappa softer.
In 1987, a glass blowing company became part of the company, and the brand began to conquer international markets. Five years later, the owners decided to add traditional Italian sparkling wines to the range and opened a new enterprise, which became part of the Bottega Group. The very first product of the company – Il Vino dei Poeti Prosecco – was highly appreciated by experts and brought the company to the international wine market.
Since 2007, Distilleria Bottega has been located in Bibano di Godega di Sant’Urbano. The shops are equipped in an old building of the 132th century, located in the center of ten hectares of vineyards. The company’s products are sold in XNUMX countries around the world, and the trade magazine IWSR named Bottega Gold Champagne the best-selling sparkling wine in the tourism sector.
Production features
The company’s agricultural land is located in an ecologically clean region in the vicinity of Bibano. The area has a particularly mild climate and the mineral-rich soil is suitable for the cultivation of the Glera grape, which is traditionally used to make Prosecco. Harvested by hand, trying not to damage the tender berries.
Like all Italian sparkling wines, Bottega Champagne is made using the tank method. After the first fermentation, yeast and sugar are added to the grape must, and then it is placed in an airtight stainless steel container. After aging, the finished wine is filtered, expedition liquor is added and served for bottling. Luxuriously designed bottles are made in our own glass-blowing factory.
Awards
Bronze medals:
- Decanter Asia Wine Awards – 2013;
- International Wine Challenge – 2016, 2017.
- Silver medals:
- Prosecco Masters, The Drinks Business – 2016;
- Sakura Awards – 2016;
- IWSC International Wine and Spirits Competition 2017;
- Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – 2017;
- World Wine Selections – 2018.
Gold medals:
- UK Buyers Forum, Frontier Awards – 2010;
- Decanter World Wine Awards – 2017;
- Prosecco Masters The Drinks Business – мастер.
Interesting Facts
The first Bottega Prosecco bar opened in 2014 aboard the Finnish Viking Line ferry, which cruises around the Scandinavian countries. Over the following years, the company has deployed a wide network of such establishments at airports and in Duty Free stores, and the brand’s products have become one of the most purchased by tourists from different countries.
The distillery has a glass museum, which displays not only the artwork of the company’s glass-blowing factory, but also outstanding examples of bottles from other brands.
Types of Champagne Bottega
Bottega Gold, 11%
Italian dry Prosecco champagne is made from Glera grapes. Sparkling wine of golden color with persistent perlage and subtle floral-fruity aroma. The flavor bouquet contains shades of fresh apples, ripe pears and citrus fruits, sage, spices and grape sourness are felt at the finish. Pairs with pasta, risotto, fish dishes, grilled white meats and fresh vegetable salads.
Bottega Rose Gold, 11,5%
Brut is made from dark-skinned Pinot Noir grapes, which gives the drink a delicate pink color. Berry tones come to the fore in the aroma, currants and strawberries dominate. The complex taste is characterized by rich floral and fruity tones, the aftertaste is long and pleasant. Champagne is recommended as an aperitif, as well as an accompaniment to vegetarian dishes, seafood, aged cheeses and white meats.
