15 APRIL: BOTTEGA EMBRACES MADE IN ITALY DAY

On the occasion of April 15th, Made in Italy Day, the Bottega di Bibano winery and distillery in Godega (TV) fully recognizes itself in the identity values that celebrate the excellence of Italian productions. In this regard, the Treviso company makes use of supplies that are over 98% Italian, in relation to all semi-finished products and materials necessary to produce wines, grappas, gins and liqueurs. The remaining 2% comes from EU countries (0.8%) and non-EU countries (1.2% which refers to cane sugar, which by its nature comes exclusively from tropical countries). Therefore the glass bottles, corks, labels, cartons, autoclaves and the main machinery for the cellar and the distillery are predominantly tricolor for a considered choice, as our country is able to offer excellence in almost every sector. Furthermore, the geographical proximity to suppliers allows us to study shared solutions and carry out ad hoc projects, specifically tailored to the company's needs. Bottega is also a standard-bearer of Made in Italy, as it contributes to the diffusion of the Italy brand throughout the world with the widespread distribution of wines, liqueurs and spirits in 165 countries on the 5 continents. This historic activity is accompanied by the Prosecco Bar project which has, mostly abroad, around 25 locations, within each of which a food and wine experience is offered, combining Italian cuisine dishes with Bottega wines and spirits . The strength of Made in Italy is also the expression of one of the most restrictive regulations in the world regarding product quality and worker protection. In fact, in Italy in the wine sector a company is subject to checks by as many as 23 control bodies and bodies. Below is the complete list: Revenue Agency, Guardia di Finanza, Customs and Monopolies Agency, ICQRF, Civil Engineering, Forestry Corps, Fire Brigade, Nas, Ulss, Arpav, Inps, Inail, Spisal, Valore Italia SQNP, Sicuria/Triveneta Certifications, Bioagricert, CSQA, Avepa, Chamber of Commerce, Province, Municipality, Reclamation Consortium, Wine Protection Consortia (for Doc and Docg wines). Over the last three decades, many entrepreneurs have relocated abroad. In this way they have certainly achieved the objective of producing at lower prices, but at the same time they have impoverished our country, taking work away from our production districts, and have often progressively lost control of the know-how. The consequences were seen during Covid, with the difficulty of finding various consumer goods. Sandro Bottega, President of Bottega SpA, declares. "I appreciated that Made in Italy Day was established. It is a simple and effective way to convey the value of what is produced in our country. Very often this awareness is more deeply rooted abroad than in Italy. Inside of my company, in the name of quality, we have decided to create together with our suppliers an organic supply chain characterized by the same values and the same sense of belonging. For the near future, Bottega has set itself the objective of guaranteeing 99% of Italian origin of every component of its products, with the exception of cane sugar, which is inevitably of tropical origin." Bottega - The Bottega family, which has four centuries of history in the world of wine and grappa, founded the company of the same name, which is both a winery and distillery. It is based in Bibano di Godega (TV), 50 km north of Venice, where it produces grappa, wines and liqueurs. Among the grappas, the prized selections of single varieties and the spirits matured in barrique stand out. The range of Bottega wines includes Prosecco, including the well-known Bottega Gold, and other sparkling wines with great personality. In detached cellars, in Valpolicella, Chianti and Montalcino, Amarone, Ripasso, Chianti Gallo Nero, Brunello di Montalcino and other great reds are produced. The offer is completed by a wide range of fruit and cream liqueurs. The Bottega company distributes its products in 150 countries around the world. For many years, Bottega SpA has made an indissoluble commitment to sustainability, which has led to real and concrete results in reducing the impact on the environment, society and the economy.