A supportive Christmas with Fondazione Vialli

This year Christmas will be extra special for Follador Prosecco dal 1769, as it prepares to renew its partnership - now in its ninth year - with the non-profit organisation Fondazione Vialli e Mauro per la Ricerca e lo Sport to support research into ALS and cancer prevention and cure. From 20 November to 31 December, proceeds from the sales of Follador Prosecco D.O.C.G. wines featuring the collection image will go to the non-profit organization founded by Gianluca Vialli and Massimo Mauro which funds scientific research and work into therapeutic approaches at some of the top institutes.

A toast with a glass of Prosecco from Veneto is guaranteed to create the right mood over the festive season as we give and receive gifts: with lovers of fine wine in mind, this year the company has come up with three Wine Experiences for aficionados of the brand.

“Christmas is a chance for families to come together, but it also brings us closer to those who share the same values as us, something we have been doing for many years with Gianluca Vialli and Massimo Mauro – explained Cristina Follador, the company’s Sales & Marketing Director – connecting with people on a personal level is an essential part of our job: we do everything we can to nurture our relationship with the people who follow our brand, sharing ideas and the traditions and rituals of our terroir, which we are so proud of”.

The Prestige Perlage, Between History and Innovation and Tasting with a View gift packages offer unique tasting experiences in the beautiful Prosecco hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which stretch as far as the eye can see from the Dolomites to Venice. They are also an opportunity to learn more about the values of a family whose history is so closely connected with the traditions and land of Valdobbiadene, including explanations of their innovative production techniques. Whether during the festive Christmas season or fragrant springtime, visitors can enjoy beautiful surroundings, leisure activities and great cultural opportunities whatever the time of year.

In the Prestige Perlage package, guests are welcomed by a member of the Follador family and then enjoy a tasting of five Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. wines, learning all about their fine perlage. The history of these wines, whose very name suggests the family’s tradition of excellence, is a story of sacrifice and strong principles and is told by the wines themselves and their sensory qualities.

Between History and Innovation is a journey back in time to learn about the origins of the company, whose history goes back more than 200 years. After a few words of welcome, visitors view a short film which retraces the steps of the Follador family, from its past ancestors to its present innovations which keep traditions alive while looking to the future. The experience continues with a guided tour of the winery and a tasting of five Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. wines.

Lastly, in the Tasting with a View package, guests are welcomed to the winery and then taken on a guided tour of the production process, followed by a visit to the estate’s farmhouse at the Credazzo Towers. The stunning natural backdrop of the Valdobbiadene hills creates a magical setting for visitors, as they learn about the centuries-old history of the Follador family and enjoy a private tasting of five Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. wines in the heart of the vineyards.

This year gives an emotion: www.fondazionevialliemauro.org