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2 table of contents region overview-italy 1 ITALY-REGIONAL MAP 2 region overview-puglia 4 premium tier overview: MOVENDO 5 premium tier Description/vintage cards MoVendo Moscato Description Sheet 6 MoVendo Moscato Vintage Card 7 MoVendo Riesling Description Sheet 8 MoVendo Riesling Vintage Card 9 Miscellaneous information 10

3 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 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) 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 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 1

4 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 2

5 MAPS Italy Wine Regions Wine Region Map 3

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7 REGION OVERVIEW-PUGLIA Puglia (Apulia) Puglia (Apulia) is the region on the heel of the boot of Italy. As a region, it competes with Sicily for the place of second-largest producer of wine by output in Italy, though both are far surpassed by the Veneto. Though it has not always had a strong reputation for the production of wine, it has in recent years been granted 25 DOC zones, as well as six IGT zones. The name Puglia derives from the Roman a-pluvia, meaning lack of rain. The climate of Puglia is hot and arid, creating an environment that in recent years has been found to be ideal for certain varietals of grapes. While Puglia has always had an abundance of grapes in terms of output, over the past two decades, both indigenous varietals and international varietals that thrive in the hot, dry climate have been increasing significantly in popularity. Important Grape Varieties: Important wine types: White Moscato Bianco Bombino Trebbiano Red Negroamaro Zinfandel Sangiovese Montepulciano Uva di Troia White Locorotondo Gravina Red Salice Salento Primitivo Alezio Brindisi Nardò Castel del Monte Daunia 4

P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo Moscato & Riesling Premium Tier overview MoVendo reflects almost a century of Italian winemaking tradition, with grapes sourced from Puglia and production that takes

8 P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo Moscato & Riesling Premium Tier overview MoVendo reflects almost a century of Italian winemaking tradition, with grapes sourced from Puglia and production that takes place in Emilia-Romagna, Italy s gourmet capital. MoVendo brings a new energy to its varietals, with intense flavors that move stunningly from one shade to another over the savor spectrum. FEATURES Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and soft-pressed to ensure the best quality grapes are used. State of-the-art screw caps ensure freshness and retain sparkle after opening. Benefits The MoVendo line includes popular varietals with increasing demand, yet they are enhanced by a point of difference a frizzante style. MoVendo delivers high quality and consistency in each bottle it produces. Tasting Notes MoVendo Moscato: Hints of flowers, pears and apricot. The taste is luscious and fruity with a great vein of acidity. The frizzante style provides a lively and lingering finish. MoVendo Riesling: Delicate and perfumed bouquet with subtle floral notes. The palate is soft and well-balanced with hints of mineral and goldenapple flavors. The frizzante style provides a lively and lingering finish. 5

P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo Moscato description sheet Moscato Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Puglia, Italy. 100% Moscato. Straw yellow in color with golden reflections.

9 P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo Moscato description sheet Moscato Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Puglia, Italy. 100% Moscato. Straw yellow in color with golden reflections. Hints of flowers, pears and apricot. The taste is luscious and fruity with a great vein of acidity. The frizzante style provides a lively and lingering finish. Soft pressing of the grapes followed by a 24 hour maceration at low temperature. Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 3 weeks. Ideal with foods that hint of spice, light desserts, fresh fruit, and mild cheeses. UPC Movendo Moscato 750ml Information may change vintage to vintage. 6

10 P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo Moscato vintage card Movendo Moscato Puglia Puglia, Italy. Calcareous, clay. 100% Moscato. Area of Production: Soil: Grape Variety: Production Technique: Soft pressing of the grapes followed by a 24 hour maceration at low temperature. Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 3 weeks. Characteristics: Color: Straw yellow with golden reflections. Bouquet: Hints of flowers, pears and apricot. Taste: Luscious and fruity with a great vein of acidity. Alcohol Content: 8%. Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l. Ideal with foods that hint of spice, light desserts, fresh fruit, and mild cheeses. Information may change vintage to vintage. 7

P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo riesling description sheet Riesling Production Area: Grape Varieties: Description: Oltrepo Pavese area, Pavia province (Italy) 90% Riesling, 10% Sauvignon Blanc.

11 P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo riesling description sheet Riesling Production Area: Grape Varieties: Description: Oltrepo Pavese area, Pavia province (Italy) 90% Riesling, 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Light straw yellow with greenish hues. Delicate and perfumed bouquet with subtle floral notes. The palate is soft and well-balanced with hints of mineral and golden apple flavors. The Frizzante style provides a lively and lingering finish. The grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and soft pressed. The must is then fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 2-3 weeks. Movendo Riesling is ideal with hors d oeuvres, fish, white meats, and foods that hint of spice. UPC Movendo Riesling 750ml Information may change vintage to vintage. 8

P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo riesling vintage card Movendo Riesling Pavia(Italy) Area of Production: In the Oltrepo Pavese area, whose boundaries are the Po River and the Apennines, within northern

12 P r e m i u m T I E R MoVendo riesling vintage card Movendo Riesling Pavia(Italy) Area of Production: In the Oltrepo Pavese area, whose boundaries are the Po River and the Apennines, within northern Italy s Pavia province, Lombardia. Soil: Mixture of clay and chalk. Grape Varieties: 90% Riesling, 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Production Technique: The grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and soft pressed. The must is then fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 2-3 weeks. Characteristics: Color: Light straw yellow with greenish hues. Bouquet: Delicate and perfumed with floral notes. Taste: Soft and well-balanced with hints of mineral and golden apple flavors. The Frizzante style provides a lively and lingering finish. Alcohol Content: 10%. Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l. Ideal with hors d'oeuvres, fish, white meats, and foods that hint of spice. Information may change vintage to vintage. 9

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 17 Italy TABLE OF CONTENTS REGION OVERVIEW-ITALY 1 ITALY-REGIONAL MAP 3 REGION OVERVIEW-TUSCANY 4 BRAND SUMMARY 5 IMAGES 6 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 7 VARIETAL TIER OVERVIEW 8 VARIETAL TIER DESCRIPTION/VINTAGE