Bell`agio - Banfi Vintners | Portfolio Book

Italy
table of contents
region overview-italy______________________________________________________ 1
ITALY-REGIONAL MAP__________________________________________________________ 2
region overview-Tuscany___________________________________________________ 4
Brand summary______________________________________________________________ 5
premium tier overview______________________________________________________ 6
premium tier Description/vintage cards
Chianti Description Sheet___________________________________________________________ 7
Chianti Vintage Card______________________________________________________________ 8
miscellaneous information________________________________________________ 9
REGION OVERVIEW-ITALY
ITALIAN WINE FACTS
• Wine has been produced in Italy for over 4,000 years.
• Ancient Greeks dubbed it “Enotria” - land
of wine.
• Romans propagated the cult of Bacchus establishing a flourishing wine trade thousands
of years ago.
• Leading producer of wine in the world,
alternating with France.
• Thousands of different wines are produced
in Italy’s 20 regions.
• Hundreds of different grape varieties.
ITALIAN WINE LAWS
Vini Varietali & Vino (formerly Vino da Tavola)
• Simplest wines
• Few government controls
• New EU rules allow for use of following grapes
with Country of Origin with/without vintage date:
• Cabernet
• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Syrah
• Cabernet Franc
• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon
• Wine - Red, White, Rose
DOCG/DOP
(Denomination of Controlled
and Guaranteed Origin)
• 74 Wines - only 15 regions
EEC =PDO/DOP –
Protected Denomination of
Origin/Denominazione di Origine Protetta
• Most Restrictive Category.
• Further guarantee of authenticity.
• No wine law can guarantee quality, only producer
can do that.
HOW ITALIAN WINES ARE NAMED
• Grape Variety - Lambrusco, Sangiovese,
Trebbiano, etc. Usually in conjunction with
an IGT or DOC
• Area/Zone of Production - Barolo, Chianti, Gavi,
Valpolicella, etc.
• Grape Variety and Area/Zone - Brunello di
Montalcino, Vernaccia di San Gimignano,
Brachetto d’Acqui, etc.
• Fantasy /Proprietary Names - Excelsus, Sassicaia,
Summus, Tignanello, etc. Usually designated as
part of an IGT or DOC
IGT/IGP
(Indication of Typical Geographic Origin)
• Less restrictive than DOC
• Some examples - Toscana (not every region has
a general IGT), Maremma Toscana, Delle Venezie
(inter-region Veneto /Friuli-Venezia Giulia and
Trentino-Alto Adige)
DOC/DOP
(Denomination of Controlled Origin)
• 300 + wines from all 20 regions
EEC = PDO/DOP – Protected
Denomination of Origin/
Denominazione di Origine Protetta
• Regulates geography, grapes,
yields and in some cases – ageing
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REGION OVERVIEW-ITALY
BANFI WINE REGIONS
Italy produces wine in all 20 regions.
Banfi Vintners currently does business with wineries in 8 of these regions.
• Veneto
• Piedmont
• Emilia Romagna
• Tuscany
• Lazio
• Abruzzo
• Sicily
• Umbria
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MAPS
Italy Wine Regions
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Wine Region Map
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Bell’agio
REGION OVERVIEW-TUSCANY
TUSCANY OR TOSCANA
• Tuscany takes its name from the Etruscans.
• Soils were formed millions of years ago
leaving rich marine sediments.
• Ideal mediterranean growing climate.
• Chianti is the most famous of Tuscan wines
but Brunello is the greatest.
•Super Tuscans, a category (with no official
status) created in the 80’s and 90’s, includes
both reds and whites.
• 11 DOCG’s – Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti,
Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,
Carmignano Rosso, Morellino di Scansano,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Elba Aleatico
Passito, Montecucco Sangiovese, Suvereto,
Val di Cornia Rosso.
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Important Grapes
• White - Vernaccia, Malvasia, Trebbiano,
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Moscadello, Sauvignon, Vermentino, Grechetto
• Red - Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino, Syrah, Cabernet, Gamay, Malvasia Nera,
Montepulciano, Pinot Nero
Important Wines
• White - Vernaccia di San Gimignano,
Moscadello di Montalcino, Galestro
• Red - Brunello, Chianti, Vino Nobile,
Carmignano, Morellino di Scansano,
Bolgheri Sassicaia, Rosso di Montalcino
• Whites and reds - Bolgheri, Elba, Parrina,
Pomino, Sant’Antimo
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BRAND SUMMARY
Summary
Bell’agio captures all of the romance and tradition associated
with this classic Tuscan favorite. Bell’agio Chianti DOCG
comes in a straw-covered bottle (known as fiasco) and has
come to stand for quality, trust and tradition.
Three key selling points:
1. Quality: DOCG Chianti, Estate Bottled
2. Differentiation: Bell’agio’s straw basket
provides a strong point of difference at shelf
and reason to be.
3. Consistent, enjoyable taste profile.
On Premise Priorities:
• Ideal for traditional mom and pop Italian
accounts as well as Little Italy areas
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Premium Tier overview
Summary
Bell’agio is America’s favorite basket Chianti. Available in: 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.5L and 3L formats.
FEATURES
Benefits
• Ranked as the leading basket Chianti
• A consumer favorite that accounts want to keep
in stock
• Distinctive, romantic packaging
• DOCG Chianti: Primarily Sangiovese,
with small amounts of Canaiolo Nero,
Trebbiano and Malvasia
• Provides differentiation amongst a sea of
Chiantis; stands out on shelf and allows for
unique displays
• Quality wine with a lively taste profile that
consumers trust
Tasting Notes
Chianti: Vibrant, ruby-red wine with a full bouquet reminiscent of violets.
Dry and smooth on the palate with bright cherry notes and dark fruit flavors.
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Chianti Description sheet
BELL’AGIO
Chianti Flask
docg - Estate Bottled
Production Area:
Tuscany, Italy.
Grape Varieties:Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero,
Trebbiano, Malvasia.
Description:Dry, smooth, with zesty notes of
cherry and berry fruit.
While Chianti may be the single best-known Italian wine
in the world, its taste and quality can vary dramatically
among producers. For wine lovers, Bell’agio Chianti
D.O.C.G. represents a treasure they can trust.
D.O.C.G. production regulations allow for flexibility in
Chianti’s formulation. In Bell’agio Chianti, Sangiovese
grapes account for 90% of the wine, Canaiolo Nero,
Trebbiano and Malvasia 10%. This blend creates a mouthfilling, lively, and fruity Chianti.
Bell’agio Chianti D.O.C.G., available in the traditional
straw-covered bottle (known as a fiasco), is a vibrant, rubyred wine with a full bouquet reminiscent of violets, and is
ideal with veal, Italian dishes and cheeses.
UPC
Bell’agio Chianti Flask
3L
1.5L
1L
750ml
375ml
0 80516 16020 7
0 80516 16022 1
0 80516 16023 8
0 80516 16024 5
0 80516 16026 9
Information may change vintage to vintage.
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Bell’agio
Chianti DOCG
Lu.Ce.,
Castellina in Chianti (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Hillside vineyards in the Chianti DOCG district.
Soil:
Calcareous and well-structured, poor and stony.
Grape Varieties:
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Trebbiano, Malvasia.
Production Technique:
Traditional fermentation on the skins for 2 weeks at a
controlled temperature. The wine completes the malolactic
fermentation in stainless steel and then matures in the bottle
for at least 3 months before release.
Characteristics:
Color: Ruby-red with purple hues.
Bouquet: Full and reminiscent of violets.
Taste: Dry and smooth with zesty notes of cherry and
berry fruit.
Alcohol Content: 12%.
Total Acidity: 5 g/l.
Ideal with veal, pastas, and cheeses.
Information may change vintage to vintage.
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