Hello Empire North Carolina!

This is your portfolio currently in inventory from Empire Distributors 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. We would be pleased to partner with you for wine dinners, tastings, events, and all your European wine needs. Volio Imports is excited to become an effective partner in your territory.

Italian Portfolio

Argentiera

Poggio ai Ginepri Rosso
Poggio ai Ginepri Vermentino
Villa Donoratico
Bolgheri Superiore
Ventaglio

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

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.

Borghese

Pinot Grigio

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• This brand came out of Castelfeder no longer wanting to sell their grapes to Santa Margherita. So, they started to bottle their own value-driven Pinot Grigio.
• Aromas of apples are prevalent and incidentally, it is common to grow apples in the valleys near vineyard lands in Adige, where the majority of this wine is grown.

Cantine Povero

Belvive
Povero Terre del Conte Roero Arneis
Contrada Maestra Barbera d’Asti
Capitano del Palio Monferrato Dolcetto
Batù Barbaresco
Priore Barolo
Little Rascal Arneis PolyKeg
Bello Barbera PolyKeg
Vino Bianco Pinot Grigio Polykeg

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.

Cascina San Lorenzo

Lunatico Moscato d’Asti

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Private label, alternative to Cantine Povero in markets.
• Named after Charles’ first son.

Col Solivo

Prosecco Extra Dry

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• The design of Col Solivo is extra dry style.
• Creamy mid-palate and good acidic lift at the end.
• User-friendly Prosecco that doesn’t taste saccharine.
• Single estate Prosecco at an affordable price that tastes true to Prosecco.

Corvo

Grillo
Moscato
Nero d’Avola

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• First produced in 1824, Corvo is a symbol of the Italian lifestyle.
• The birth of Corvo was a huge oenological development: for the first time in the history of the island, wine was no longer sold in bulk but was valued and sold in bottles, laying the foundations for future trade.
• All production processes are fully automated and monitored by cutting-edge technology that ensures quality and traceability of the product.

Duca di Salaparuta

Calanica Frappato
Calanica Grillo
Calanica Rose

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Founded in 1824 and has been a leader in Siclian wine and innovation.
• The studies of Duke Enrico of the third generation were the basis for Duca Enrico: first vintage was bottled in 1984, represented a revolution in Sicilian wine history.
• The Duca di Salaparuta Group is the first company in Sicily to obtain two sustainability certifications: VIVA and Equalitas.

Famiglia Cecchi Estates

Tenuta Alzatura Montefalco Sagrantino
Villa Cerna Primocolle Chianti Classico
Val Delle Rose Litorale Vermentino
Val Delle Rose Morellino di Scansano
Val Delle Rose Aurelio
Val Delle Rose Il Ciliegiolo
Villa Rosa Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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.

Felline

Anarkos
Monili

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Single-handedly established the DOC of Manduria.
• One of the key people in the UC Davis study on the relationship between Primitivo and Zinfandel.
• First to study Primitivo’s expression in different soil types. Again, converting quantity to quality.
• Anarkos: a wine made with 100% indigenous varietals in protest of the “invasion” of non-Puglian winemakers coming in and producing wines with bigger international varietals.

Florio

Marsala Dolce Sweet
Marsala Secco Dry

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)

Ilatium Morini

Soave
Valpolicella
Valpolicella Ripasso Campo del Ciliegi
Amarone

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• The seven-pointed star on the label and capsule represents the seven brothers and cousins that came together in 1992 to purchase their first five hectares of vineyards and build their winery. They now own 40 hectares of vineyards.
• The winery name is a reference to the historical Ilasi tribe and the current commune.  The Veneto region has been inhabited and has produced viticulture since the Bronze age.

La Roncaia

Eclisse
Refosco

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• The crown jewel of the Fantinel family wineries in terms of quality, production, and the site of the Fantinel family’s highest elevation vineyards.
• Purchased in 1998 to continue to focus on acquiring coveted vineyards to produce some of the best wines in the world with respect to the Collio Orientali’s unique microclimate, terroir, and traditions.
• The young and talented winemaker Gabriele Tami (who studied under Tybor Gal) has received numerous awards, including the title “Wine Master” when La Roncaia was named one of the top 100 wineries in the world by the Drinks Business in 2020.

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).

Piancornello

Rosso di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• A small, biodynamic producer in the southern part of Montalcino.
• The grapes tend to ripen here two weeks before the rest of Montalcino.
• The wines have a warm, animal characteristic. An iron and blood profile of their Sangiovese (as compared to next door where they can lose their fruit really quickly).
• Super humble family.

Picollo Ernesto

Gavi

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• A scrappy, humble winemaking family (unusual for the area – most Gavi comes from massive producers).
• Gravity-fed cellar.
• 17.5 acres — just great wines for the money and a wonderful family dedicated to and extremely proud of their small farm.

Fattoria Poggerino

Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico Riserva

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Volio’s very first producer! We wouldn’t be here without Piero 🙂
• Organic farming and winemaking for the past 15 years and recently certified organic, as of the 2020 vintage.
• Piero is obsessive about his Sangiovese — everything he makes on his 12 hectares of vineyards is a beautiful expression of the grape, whether it’s as Chianti Classico Riserva or rosé.

Rivetto

Langhe Nebbiolo
Barolo Serralunga d’Alba

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Less competition, more comprehension – diversity in nature and the opposite of monoculture is what Enrico touches on most in his Credo.
• Rivetto aims to be custodians for the future – The land is “not owned but preserved and passed on.”
• Rejection of rigidity – listening to the land and learning, creating, and improving based on what you observe.
• First and only certified Demeter producer in Barolo and Barbaresco.

Scacciadiavoli

Montefalco Grechetto

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Scacciadiavoli has one of the best stories in wine…
• The hamlet that is now the winery and connected houses was possessed by the devil. The wealthy family (nobile) that owned this area had a connection to the Vatican and called in an exorcist to “chase the devil away” and hence: Scacciadiavoli (literally translated to chasing away the devils).
• There are other details to this story, like that the exorcist used local wine during the ceremony, making the name an even more appropriate fit for the winery.

Solegro

Vino Bianco Frizzante Amabile
Vino Bianco Frizzante Secco
Vino Rosato Frizzante Secco

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• The perfect addition to brunch — sip on slightly sparkling bubbles or splash in your Mimosa/Bellini.
• The value for the glass will have you coming back for another pour (Italian frizzante at this price? Yes please!).
• Commitment to sustainability: 100% energy self-sufficient, 99% of by-products are recycled.

Sun Goddess

Pinot Grigio Ramato
Sauvignon Blanc
Prosecco
Prosecco Rose

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

Prosecco Frizzante (screw cap)
Sangiovese Romagna
Pinot Grigio
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Vino Bianco
Vino Rosso
Organic Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Organic Rosso Terre Siciliane

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.

Ventisei

Rosato Toscana
Bianco Toscana
Rosso Toscana
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Eline’s mother, Virginie Saverys, converted one of the most historic names in Vino Nobile to a 100% biodynamic property and increasing quality every step of the way.
• Carrying on the legacy of a badass women winemaker family.
• Made with grapes from biodynamic vineyards within Avignonesi’s property (Eline is the daughter of the owner of Avignonesi).

Kegs

Volio PolyKeg Red Sparkling Wine
Volio PolyKeg White Sparkling Wine
Volio PolyKeg Rose Sparkling Wine
Cantine Povero Little Rascal Arneis PolyKeg
Cantine Povero Bello Barbera PolyKeg
Cantine Povero Vino Bianco Pinot Grigio Polykeg

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Fast – High speed of service.
• Cost effective – Save money without sacrificing quality.
• Fresh – Keep the freshness and bubbles!
• Easy – Super easy for all staff.
• Sustainable – Recyclable and cheaper to ship.

French Portfolio

Domaines Paul Mas

Paul Mas Reserve Pinot Noir
Paul Mas Reserve Malbec
Paul Mas Reserve Languedoc Rouge
Arrogant Frog Sauvignon Blanc
Arrogant Frog Chardonnay
Arrogant Frog Pinot Noir
Arrogant Frog Cabernet-Merlot
La Forge Estate Merlot
La Forge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• 2020 Wine Enthusiast Winery of the Year (applies to all wines listed below, 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.
• 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 15 chateaus), making him one of the largest private landowners in France.

Special for you, North Carolina!

*Val de Salis

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Wines embody Domaine Paul Mas’s harmonic fusion in the realm of winemaking—Old World wines with a New World attitude.
• They are made from carefully-selected grapes from the Domaine’s best contracted vineyards.
• The result is a collection of charming wines that burst forward with the warmth and stunning beauty of the region—expressive, round, and aromatic, balanced by strategic oak aging. This line of wines is a delicious assembly of the region’s strengths and of France’s classic, noble varietals.

*Private label created for The Wine Store. A short term value brand for restaurants you really like. Replace with La Forge Estate when this is out.

*Peter Wienbach

Riesling

KEY SELLING POINTS:

*Private label created for North Carolina to meet the need for affordable Riesling. Juice sourced from a German co-op.

*Canali

Pinot Grigio

KEY SELLING POINTS:

*Private label created for The Wine Store.

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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