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The Heritage of Bottega
The Bottega family has cultivated vines in the hills of Veneto, Italy for centuries. Records trace the family’s involvement in viticulture to the early 1600s, when their ancestors farmed vineyards in the hills above the Molinetto della Croda in Refrontolo.
Over generations, this agricultural tradition evolved into a passion for winemaking and distillation that would shape the modern Bottega brand.
Today, Bottega produces a wide range of wines and spirits including Prosecco, still wines, grappa, liqueurs, creams, vodka, and gin. The brand is recognized worldwide for its craftsmanship, distinctive packaging, and commitment to quality.
Bottega products are distributed in more than 130 countries and are featured in leading duty-free retailers, airline programs, restaurants, and hospitality venues around the world. Bottega Gold Prosecco is widely recognized as one of the best-selling sparkling wines in global travel retail.
A Family Tradition
1600s
The earliest records of the Bottega family in viticulture date to 1635. Andrea Bottega cultivated vineyards in the hills of Refrontolo in Veneto, an area long known for its exceptional grape growing conditions.
1920s
Domenico Bottega worked as a wine merchant and became known for his ability to identify exceptional grapes directly in the vineyard.
1950s–1960s
Aldo Bottega expanded the family’s passion for wine into distillation, developing innovative approaches to grappa production and pioneering some of the earliest single-variety grappas.
1977
Aldo Bottega and his wife Rosina founded Distilleria Bottega in Pianzano di Godega di Sant’Urbano in the province of Treviso.
Growth and Innovation
1983
Following Aldo Bottega’s passing, his children Sandro, Barbara, and Stefano assumed leadership of the company. Through innovation in distillation and refinement of traditional methods, Bottega began establishing a reputation for producing elegant, approachable grappa.
1987
The Alexander brand was introduced and the company began expanding internationally. Bottega also became known for its distinctive blown-glass bottles.
1992
Building on the family’s distillation heritage, Bottega expanded into winemaking. Il Vino dei Poeti Prosecco was introduced and would become one of the brand’s most recognized products.
2007
Bottega moved its headquarters to Bibano di Godega di Sant’Urbano near Conegliano Veneto, at the heart of the Prosecco region. The company renovated a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and designed the facility with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
2014
The first Prosecco Bar opened aboard a Viking cruise ship in Scandinavia, introducing Bottega wines to travelers through a unique hospitality experience.
Bottega Today
Bottega wines and spirits have received hundreds of international awards and continue to expand their presence across global markets.
The brand’s sparkling wines, particularly Bottega Gold Prosecco, have become iconic in hospitality, travel retail, and celebrations around the world.
Bottega in the United States
Bottega products are imported and distributed in the United States through authorized distribution partners. Licensed restaurants, bars, retailers, and hospitality venues can obtain Bottega products through their local distributor.
Bottega USA offers a curated selection of Bottega wines and spirits for customers and event hosts across the United States.
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, hosting an event, or exploring the wines of Veneto, Bottega represents centuries of Italian winemaking heritage brought to modern tables around the world.
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