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The Floor is Lava: A Volio Taste of Volcanic Wines

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Giovanna Mazzotta, September 2023 From the slopes of Mount Vulture to the foothills of Etna, Italy boasts a treasure trove of vineyards nestled in the embrace of long-extinct volcanoes. These unique terroirs, ...

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3 Inc 5000s in 5 years: Volio Imports ranked again in 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are thrilled to announce that Volio has been ranked as one of the fastest growing private companies on the Inc. 5000 for 2023. With 170% growth over 3 years, Volio is...

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The Coolest Summer Sips – Volio’s Guide to Chillable Red Wines

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer is here and what a better time to break out the best chillable red wines! While red wines are usually associated with cozy evenings inside, we're here to challenge that notion with a list of some of our favorite ...

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Women at Volio Share Why Representation Matters

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Women have always faced unprecedented challenges in the workplace. Even today, these challenges continue to evolve and persist. Post-COVID, jobs are highly technical and communication and is more virtual than ever before, and...

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Building Blocks of a Wine Company Startup

By: Charles Lazzara
  A group of young entrepreneurs reached out to me for some advice with their new wine distribution business the other day. They were very excited and appeared super focused, but their ...

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Argentiera and the Gateway to Italian Wines

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Made mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, wines of Bolgheri are well-loved by Americans and open the gates to Tuscany and beyond. The Read More


Harvest 2022: A Summary from Volio’s Producers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Volio's producers have been hard at work harvesting grapes that will go into creating their 2022 vintages. With each winery experiencing their own unique challenges and triumphs, read on to learn the origin stories of some of...

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Happy Halloween: You’ve Been Boozed

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Halloween is yet to come, but why should kids have all the fun? Sure, candy is fun to eat, but good wine is hard to beat. As ghosts haunt ...

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Life of a Wine Importer

It's 3AM and I'm stealing wifi outside of a hotel in Florence so I can punch orders before 5PM in Colorado. Most of my memories sound like that for the first seven years of Volio. “The glory of travel” met squarely with “...

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Inc. 5000 & Volio’s Ambition

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being ranked as one of the fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine is incredible. The best part is that it gives me a chance to talk about how great the people of Volio are — after all that is how we got to where...

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Exploring the World of Wine

I really don't think good wine is hard to understand. When I'm tasting wine, simple as it may be, my first judgment of a wine's quality is whether or not I like how it smells. We're animals, right? I don't like the smell of sour...

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White Wines: Beyond the Well-Loved Varietals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Beyond the well-loved varietals (and we love them too!) like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, there is so much to explore in the world of white wine! We've taken the liberty to break down some exquisite ...

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Hiring: NY Sales Specialist

Job Description – New York – Sales Specialist Position Summary This is a field-based position dedicated to selling and developing the Volio Imports Portfolio. Focus ...

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Sun Goddess Cocktail Recipes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for the perfect wine cocktails to glam up your event? The Sun Goddess wines collection by Mary J. Blige is just what you need! Sun Goddess Prosecco, Pinot Grigio Ramato, and Sauvignon Blanc make some seriously ...

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Tavernello wine label rebrand showcases new look with same great taste

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The #1 Italian Wine Brand, Tavernello, has revamped their wine labels and branding to encapsulate the Italian experience at the American dinner table in a fresh, approachable way. — A new era for a global ...

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Women Winemakers and Leadership in the Volio Portfolio

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]"As we look to the future, I'm hopeful that the idea of Women Winemakers, senior level women leaders across our industry, and merit-based pay become normalized as an industry standard," said Charles Lazzara, CEO and Founder ...

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Introducing Chuck Speed, National Sales Director for Sun Goddess Wines by Mary J. Blige

Chuck Speed joins Volio Imports as new National Sales Director for Sun Goddess Wines by Mary J. Blige — DENVER, COLORADO: Chuck Speed has joined the team at Volio Imports Read More


Volio’s Guide to Wine Keg Setup and Installation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wine on tap is a sustainable, cost-effective addition to your restaurant service. How do you get wine on tap? A kegerator or draft line, gas, and coupler are what you need to be in business. We've put together a full step-by-...

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Goosebumps

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By Charles Lazzara, CEO and Founder

I received a letter in the mail today from my mom. It was actually my letter, to my family, that I wrote in December of 2002 on my last day studying abroad in Italy. Reading the...

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We’re Hiring! Sales Analytics and Marketing Intern

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]January, 2022 Volio, an importer of fine wine from Italy, Spain, and France, has an exciting opportunity for an entry level Sales Analytics and Marketing Intern to join our team.

Responsibilities:

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We’re Hiring! Marketing Intern

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]January, 2022 Volio, an importer of fine wine from Italy, Spain, and France, has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Intern to join our team.

Responsibilities:


Sparkling Wine: Bubbles for all Budgets

Confused on the major differences between all of those sparkling wines out there? From Prosecco to Champagne, things can get a little convoluted for the average drinker. From production methods, ...

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12 Days of Vino: Surviving the holidays

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It's that time of year again! For our countdown to celebrations, we have crafted a very special Volio Wine Guide, gifting you the perfect pairings to help you survive the holidays. No matter what your celebrations look ...

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We’re Hiring! Order Processing Coordinator

November, 2021 Volio, an importer of fine wine from Italy, Spain, and France, has an exciting opportunity to join our team. This individual will primarily be responsible for receiving and accurately processing orders from external customers, and managing...

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Reading Italian Wine Labels: A Volio Imports Guide

Reading an Italian Wine label can be confusing to the untrained eye. We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you go from novice to wine nomenclature wiz so you can find the perfect wine! While there isn't an exact ...

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Mary J. Blige and Fantinel Winery Partner with Volio Imports as the Exclusive U.S. Importer for Sun Goddess Wines

Grammy award-winning and Oscar nominated artist Mary J. Blige and the Fantinel family have partnered with Volio Imports to grow Sun Goddess in the U.S. market — DENVER, COLORADO: Sun Goddess wines — created by Mary J. Blige and Fantinel ...

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Fattoria Poggerino’s Unique Accapannare Canopy Treatment

Fattoria Poggerino is a small, organic, family-run winery located in the heart of Tuscany’s beautiful Chianti Classico production zone. It consists of 106 acres (43 hectares) of vineyards, olive groves, and woods, with a few ...

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Looking For Tavernello? Contact Volio Imports

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If you're looking to get your hands on the #1 wine brand in Italy you're in the right place.

Volio Imports launched as the national ...

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Volio Imports picks up Tavernello, number one wine brand in Italy

The #1 Italian Wine Brand, Tavernello, is now represented in the US market by Volio Imports through a new strategic partnership with Caviro. ---- DENVER, COLORADO - The Caviro Group, the leading cooperative in the Italian wine sector, and Volio...

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Domaines Paul Mas Announced European Winery of the Year 2020

2020 marks two decades since Jean-Claude Mas began his journey to build what has become one of the most well-respected groups of wine estates in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Southern France. But this year they have a ...

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Volio Goes Carbon Neutral

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What is the Difference Between Old World Wine and New World Wine?

First, let’s answer the question: what and where are we talking about when we say the “new world” and the “old world?” Generally, the list of countries considered part of the ...

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What is Natural Wine?

This Wednesday, April 22nd will mark the 50th Anniversary of the first official Earth Day, in 1970. Credited with launching the modern environmental movement, Earth Day is a celebration of everything we should be doing year-round to ...

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Breaking News: Volio buys land for a future vineyard site in the Faroe Islands – April Fool’s!

As some of you may know, it has long been a dream for Charles to own a vineyard. And, after much searching and consideration, we are thrilled to announce that this dream will soon be realized. Read More


Volio Wine Madness 2020

With the March Madness “Sweet Sixteen” and “Elite Eight” originally scheduled for the end of March, we all would have been experiencing serious basketball fever by this weekend (highly contagious but much better than ...

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Traveling during COVID-19

As some of you may know, our intrepid Marketing & Operations Associate, Steve, has been living and studying in Bordeaux, France for the past nine months. But just as finals were coming to a close, COVID-19 hit Europe in full...

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Tour of Domaine de la Charbonniere

Working from the solitude of our homes these days, we can't help but daydream of being back in France, soaking up the spring sunshine and strolling through rows of budding vineyards. Thankfully, just before leaving Europe, we ...

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The Outlook for Italy and Local Communities

Over the past few weeks, we have been working hand in hand with our Italian winery partners. To say that we are in uncharted territory is a gross understatement. For our dear friends in Italy, the recent weeks have been extremely challenging. The Italian ...

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Take action on proposed tariffs on European Wine

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is considering a second round of tariffs on European goods in connection with France’s Digital Services Tax & the WTO’s recent ruling on the Airbus/Boeing ...

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An Italian Christmas (from an American)

Italians are famous for “la dolce vita” (the sweet life) and take their time off seriously. Our Italian winery partners cut off orders sometimes a week before the Christmas holiday and won’t reopen until the 7th of January...

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Volio’s Top 100 Wines in the World with Wine Spectator

Over the years, Volio has been lucky enough to have a number of our producers represented in the Wine Spectator Top 100 wines in the world. Read on to learn about these ...

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Near Perfect Score – Tenuta Argentiera 2015 Bolgheri Superiore

This year James Suckling conducted his largest ever tasting of Tuscan wines, motivated by the outstanding quality of the 2015 ...

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Volio’s New Brand

Volio_Tagline_Final_GIF (1) We didn’t realize how geeky we’d get about our new brand and launching it into ...

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