Bortolomiol

Giuliano Bortolomiol founded the eponymous estate in 1949 in Valdobbiadene, building one of the appellation's most internationally distributed quality producers through the post-war decades. Giuliano had a vision of elevating Prosecco's reputation and championed quality-focused production at a time when the category was still developing its identity. Following Giuliano's death in 2009, his four daughters took over operations: Maria Elena, Elvira, Luisa, and Giuliana Bortolomiol divided responsibilities across viticulture, winemaking, marketing, and administration. The sister-led transition has been notable for accelerating the estate's organic conversion (certified 2017) and for emphasising women's leadership in Italian wine. Today Bortolomiol is among the most respected sister-led wine estates in Italy, alongside Suavia (Soave) and Corte Sant'Alda (Valpolicella).

• Giuliano Bortolomiol founded the estate 1949 in Valdobbiadene; champion of quality-focused production
• Following Giuliano's 2009 death, four daughters took over: Maria Elena, Elvira, Luisa, Giuliana Bortolomiol
• Sister-led transition accelerated organic conversion (certified 2017)
• Among Italy's most respected sister-led wine estates alongside Suavia (Soave) and Corte Sant'Alda (Valpolicella)

Bortolomiol works approximately 50 hectares of estate-owned vineyards across Valdobbiadene and broader Treviso province, with key holdings in the hillside Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG zone. The estate was certified organic in 2017 — a significant commitment given the appellation's traditional reliance on conventional viticulture. Beyond the estate's own holdings, Bortolomiol sources fruit from trusted long-term grower partners under contract, with all fruit selected for quality and provenance. Vineyards include parcels on the steep hogback ciglioni-terraced slopes of UNESCO-listed Valdobbiadene. The Motus Vitae range uses exclusively the certified-organic estate fruit. The broader Prosecco DOC commercial bottlings draw from a wider sourcing network across Treviso and Friuli-Venezia Giulia provinces.

• ~50 hectares estate-owned vineyards across Valdobbiadene and broader Treviso province
• Certified organic since 2017; significant commitment given appellation's conventional tradition
• Long-term grower partnerships supplement estate fruit; all sourced fruit selected for quality and provenance
• Vineyards include parcels on UNESCO-listed Valdobbiadene hogback ciglioni-terraced slopes

Bortolomiol practices traditional Charmat (Martinotti) tank fermentation across the Prosecco range, with extended secondary fermentation periods for the top-tier DOCG bottlings. Hand-harvested grapes (minimum 85% Glera plus permitted blending varieties) are gently pressed; primary fermentation in stainless steel; secondary fermentation in pressurised autoclave tanks runs typically 60-90 days for the Motus Vitae organic DOCG range and Banda Rossa flagship (longer than DOCG 30-day minimum). The Motus Vitae range covers Brut, Extra Dry, and Dry styles. Banda Rossa is the flagship Brut showing extended cellar aging complexity. Prior is Bortolomiol's prestige Brut bottling. The broader Prior, Filanda, and Audacia bottlings cover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG range. Commercial Prosecco DOC and DOC Treviso bottlings round out the volume side.

• Charmat (Martinotti) tank fermentation; extended secondary fermentation 60-90 days for top-tier DOCG bottlings
• Motus Vitae range: certified-organic DOCG bottlings; Brut, Extra Dry, and Dry styles
• Banda Rossa: flagship Brut DOCG showing extended cellar aging complexity
• Range includes Prior, Filanda, Audacia DOCG bottlings + Prosecco DOC + DOC Treviso commercial bottlings

Bortolomiol is among the larger quality Prosecco houses by volume (~7 million bottles annually) while maintaining DOCG-tier quality at the Motus Vitae and Banda Rossa flagship lines. The certified-organic conversion in 2017 has strengthened the estate's environmental credentials and aligned with growing market demand for organic sparkling wines. Critical recognition is consistent across Italian wine guides for the top-tier DOCG bottlings, particularly Banda Rossa and the Motus Vitae range. International distribution is broad, with strong US, UK, German, and Northern European market presence. The sister-led leadership story has drawn favorable international media attention, contributing to the estate's reputation for combining commercial reach with quality and ethical production.

• Mid-large scale (~7 million bottles annually) while maintaining DOCG-tier quality at flagship lines
• Certified-organic conversion (2017) strengthens environmental credentials and aligns with market demand
• Consistent critical recognition for Banda Rossa and Motus Vitae range
• Broad international distribution: US, UK, German, Northern European markets

Bortolomiol operates a major wine-tourism destination in Valdobbiadene, with the Prosecco Hotel adjacent to the winery providing accommodation for visiting wine enthusiasts. The hotel and visitor center combine restaurant facilities, tasting rooms, and educational tours that include vineyard walks in UNESCO-listed Valdobbiadene territory, cellar tours, and tastings of the full range across the Motus Vitae organic DOCG line, Banda Rossa flagship, broader DOCG bottlings, and the Prosecco DOC commercial range. The hotel's positioning as a base for exploring Valdobbiadene's UNESCO landscape has made it among the leading wine-tourism facilities in the appellation. The estate also actively participates in Vinitaly (Verona, April) and other major Italian wine trade events.

• Bortolomiol Prosecco Hotel adjacent to the winery in Valdobbiadene: major wine-tourism accommodation
• Restaurant, tasting rooms, and educational tours including vineyard walks in UNESCO-listed territory
• Among the leading wine-tourism facilities in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG appellation
• Active participation in Vinitaly (Verona, April) and other major Italian wine trade events