Fiol Prosecco

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FIOL Prosecco
Industry"Winery"
Founded Treviso, Italy (2010 (2010))
Headquarters,
Italy
Products Italian Wine, Prosecco
Website www.fiol.it

FIOL Prosecco is an Italian luxury brand of Prosecco DOC.

Contents

History

FIOL brand was founded in 2010 by a group of friends born in Treviso, the capital of prosecco region. [1] [2] FIOL is produced in the countryside in the surroundings of Treviso and it is distributed worldwide. 3GP is the company which produces FIOL: it is managed by an independent team based in Treviso. Tito Ciani Bassetti is the chairman of the company. In the ancient venetian language the word "fiol" means "son" and also "young boy", [3] and it is commonly used to address the "cool guy".

Wine

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FIOL Prosecco Doc
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FIOL cocktails

FIOL is a DOC (Denominazione di origine controllata) Extra Dry Prosecco.

The grapes

FIOL is produced with Glera grapes gathered exclusively in the province of Treviso, the heart of the Prosecco DOC area. The vineyards are located in the area of the flood plain of the Piave river and are exposed towards the east and north-west.

Organoleptic Characteristics

The colour is a pale salmon-pink, and on the nose there are bright notes of red berries and a hint of fresh herbs. On the palate the wine is balanced and creamy, with a crisp, delicate finish. [4]

Technical characteristics

Label

FIOL logo is inspired by the vine sticks, created by man to give support to the plant. The project stems from an ideas competition, organised to give space to a creative youth. The label is the work of French-Italian designer, Audric Dandres. [5] [6]

Awards and Reviews

Awards

Reviews

Partnerships

In 2013 FIOL Prosecco launched a partnership&sponsorship agreement with Ospreys, a leading rugby team from Wales. In 2015 FIOL has become official events partner of Ospreys Rugby, as well as a partner of the London Ospreys Business Network and official supplier to Swansea Liberty Stadium. [13]

Distribution

FIOL Prosecco is distributed in seven countries.

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