Hello SGWS Maryland and DC!

This is your portfolio currently in inventory for Volio Imports. Volio’s vision is for every customer to know the journey behind each bottle of wine. Our producers tend to be family-owned and terroir driven. If you would be so kind as to forward this to accounts you think are relevant, I would be so grateful. Volio Imports is excited to become an effective partner in your territory.

Italian Portfolio

Tenuta Argentiera

Poggio ai Ginepri Rosso
Ventaglio Toscana IGT
Villa Donoratico
Bolgheri Superiore

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Argentiera is approachable in price compared to the prestigious and famous wineries of the iconic Bolgheri DOC, the birthplace of Super Tuscans.
• Barolo, Brunello, and Bolgheri–the 3 “B’”–should be on every Italian wine list.
• The closest Bolgheri winery to the sea, the furthest south, and the highest in average altitude, sitting at 200 meters above the sea.

Berlucchi

’61 Brut NV
’61 Rosé NV
’61 Nature NV

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• The pioneer of Franciacorta. Created the first Franciacorta in 1961.
• The winery was founded in 1955 by Guido Berlucchi & Franco Ziliani. Their first vintage was 1961.
• Franciacorta has the most rigorous production code of all sparkling wine categories.
• All Berlucchi vineyards are in Organic conversion.

Florio

VecchioFlorio Marsala Superiore Sweet (750 and 375 ml)
VecchioFlorio Marsala Superiore Dry (750 and 375 ml)

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• #1 Best-Selling Premium Italian Marsala Wine in the United States
• Traditional Italian: Marsala has been produced for more than 200 years,
  a famous Italian fortified wine named after the Sicilian city it belongs to.
• 13.7% $ SHR – CURR (Nielsen Data, 52 weeks trailing, Total US XAOC
  + LIQ PLUS)

Cantine Povero

Belvive
Povero Terre del Conte Roero Arneis
Contrada Maestra Barbera d’Asti
Capitano del Palio Monferrato Dolcetto
Batù Barbaresco
Priore Barolo

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Leader in quality for price: introducing excellent Italian wines at an approachable price point.
• Family Tradition: generational winemaking with family vineyard relationships dating back to 1837.
• Sustainability Leader: All vineyards on their property are certified organic, solar panels are installed on the roof of the winery, all water used for production is extracted from an ancient family well, they are actively planting trees and purchasing forest to achieve a 1:1 ratio of forest to vineyards.

Famiglia Cecchi Estates

Castello Montauto Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Castello Montauto Chianti
Villa Cerna Primocolle Chianti Classico
Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva
Val Delle Rose Litorale Vermentino
Val Delle Rose Morellino di Scansano
Val Delle Rose Aurelio
Tenuta Alzatura Montefalco Sagrantino
Tenuta Alzatura Montefalco Rosso

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Luigi Cecchi purchased Villa Cerna in 1962, during a key rebuilding moment for Chianti Classico. This was the first of the Cecchi Family’s estate purchases, though the family had been making wine for decades prior.
• A successful negotiant and distributor, the Cecchi Family committing to managing and growing estate wines represents their respect for Tuscan terroir and the potential of the region.

Libero

Brunello di Montalcino

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Affordable Brunello di Montalcino that achieves typicity.
• Private label created for the Winestore; please focus on on-premise opportunities with this wine (please do not present to other retailers).

Sun Goddess

Pinot Grigio Ramato
Sauvignon Blanc

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Mary J. Blige and Fantinel have partnered to create a Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio.
• This partnership combines beautiful wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia with the powerhouse MJB to bring an amazing brand to life.
• Wines are estate-grown and made with indigenous yeast.
• Mary J. has eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and many more accolades. Her love of wine was brought to life when she met Marco Fantinel, and they worked closely together to create these exceptional wines from the north-east of Italy.
  

Tavernello

Vino Rosso

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Caviro’s flagship brand and the #1 selling wine brand in Italy.
• A leader in sustainable winemaking in Italy, having received many
  significant sustainability awards.
• Varietally correct wines that offer amazing value and are approachable
  even for novice wine drinkers.
  

French Portfolio

Domaines Paul Mas

Paul Mas Reserve Picpoul de Pinet
Paul Mas Reserve Chardonnay
Paul Mas Reserve Marsanne
Paul Mas Reserve Pinot Noir
Paul Mas Reserve Malbec
Paul Mas Reserve Languedoc Rouge
Paul Mas Reserve Carignan Vielles Vignes
Arrogant Frog Sauvignon Blanc
Arrogant Frog Chardonnay
Arrogant Frog Pinot Noir
Arrogant Frog Cabernet-Merlot
Chateau Paul Mas Belluguette
Chateau Paul Mas Clos de Mures
Chateau Paul Mas Clos Savignac
Chateau Paul Mas Clos du Moulinas

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• 2020 Wine Enthusiast Winery of the Year (applies to all wines listed above, including Arrogant Frog).
• Jean Claude Mas inherited 32 hectares (79 acres) from his father in the year 2000 and has grown his holdings to over 5000 acres including 14 chateaus, making him one of the largest private landowners in France.
• ‘Old World Wine with New World Attitude’, this portfolio has crowd pleasing profile while still respecting its French (Languedoc) origins.

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Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions.

Sarah Newman
Regional Sales Director

sarah.newman@volioimports.com
M: +1.646.784.6298
O: +1.720.536.5714