DUCA DI SALAPARUTA S.P.A.

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1 DUCA DI SALAPARUTA S.P.A. The Duca di Salaparuta Group comprises three historic brands that represent Sicily and Italy worldwide: Corvo and Duca di Salaparuta, established in 1824, and Florio, established in Acquired by Illva Saronno Holding and merged into a single group, the two old-established companies now constitute Sicily s leading privately-owned wine-producing group, and their estates, historic cellars, and above all, their wines, provide a key chapter to the island s history. Each of the three brands is a reflection of a specific territory and its particular features, and offers a complete range of wines to suit every kind of occasion and taste, which this year celebrate two important anniversaries. The first bottles of Corvo were bottled in 1824 by Giuseppe Alliata, who thanks to his innovative spirit, laid the basis for a profound change in the island s oenology, a veritable revolution that would lead to the birth of modern Sicilian wines, rich in scents and with an unmistakable personality. Today, after 190 years, these are still the qualities that make Corvo wines great timeless classics, present on Italian and international tables. But that is not all, this year one of Duca di Salaparuta s iconic wines, Duca Enrico, celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. Produced for the first time in 1984, Duca Enrico was the first single varietal wine made from Nero d Avola grapes in the history of Sicilian wines, and over the years has become one of the excellences of Made in Italy wine making worldwide. A wine with a revolutionary spirit, ancient and modern at the same time, the fruit of a long wine-making tradition and the desire to create a product of exceptional quality. Duca Enrico has become one of the best-loved Sicilian wines, and on this important birthday is celebrated with a Limited Edition created in collaboration with the students of the Design Degree Course of the Turin Polytechnic Department of Architecture and Design. Always alert to trends and changes that affect the traditional market, the Duca di Salaparuta Group is also determined to meet its interlocutors new demands, first and foremost being the need for more effective, personalized communication with customers, and greater attention to the services being offered. To meet these needs, Duca di Salaparuta has invested in people in these years, continuing to expand the network of Wine Ambassadors who work throughout the country to offer Customers additional support and constantly dialogue with them. With a view to offering an ever-wider range of quality products to its hotel and catering industry customers, the Duca di Salaparuta Group has entered into partnerships with some leading Italian and international companies. The prestigious Lanson Champagne house and two old-established names in Italian wine production, Caparzo and Barone di Valforte, are now part of the network created by Duca di Salaparuta to meet the new demands of an Italian market always looking for top quality services.

2 The brands Corvo is a legend, a strong, long-established brand with the ability to communicate in new and current languages. A Sicilian classic benefitting from 200 years of tradition, it obtains the best from every native vine thanks to its in-depth knowledge of the Island s distinctive geographic characteristics and microclimates, and production processes focused on quality. Duca di Salaparuta always reveals Sicily s most interesting aspects in a unique, seductive manner. Each wine is the unmistakable, instantly recognizable expression of its territory of origin and a long wine-making tradition. Florio is an innovator by tradition, revealing an unexpected world, a modern artisan with an intense, unusual and precious soul. Wines of the highest quality to be enjoyed on any occasion. Fortified, passito and sparkling wines to be rediscovered as an original aperitif, dessert or meditation wine. A company that has acquired unique experience over the last two centuries thanks to its respect for tradition, attention to detail and innovative vision. History The Duca di Salaparuta Group unites two great families whose natural talent for innovation helped change Sicily and the story of Italian wine. In 1824, the Dukes of Salaparuta were the first to bottle their wine, to study enology in France, and to bring the idea of elegant wines and the know-how to make modern wines to Sicily. Also during the years the company was managed by the Sicily Region, motivation to innovate never diminished, as proven by Duca Enrico. Created in 1984, it was the first single varietal wine to be produced from Nero d Avola grapes, nowadays unanimously considered to be Sicily s noblest variety. The Florio Winery, on the other hand, was founded in 1833 by the Florio family, whose multiple interests brought a modern vision of entrepreneurship to the Island, and contributed to laying the foundation for Sicily s economy. Two families with long traditions, two fascinating Wineries and long-lasting innovative projects form the solid basis which have allowed these brands to traverse the centuries and continue to be market leaders. Projects In recent years, the current owners of the Duca di Salaparuta Group S.p.a., defined an investment plan to give greater visibility to the Wineries and the Estates, but also to further upgrade production controls. Large-scale interventions in the vineyards and cellars have made Duca di Salaparuta a point of reference for ampelographic analysis in all of Sicily, increased the value of the Group with the acquisition of new acreage and strengthened the image of its three brands.

3 FLORIO CONCEPT WINERY A new way to interpret the Winery for a unique experience. With completion of the new wine shop, which puts the final touch to the Donna Franca Tasting Room multi-sensory experience, Florio has created a new Winery concept: a magical, all-involving place that provides a unique experience in an unexpected world. The historic Florio Winery in Marsala welcomes visitors, and offers them a captivating journey of discovery in a sophisticated, unexpected world. Tradition and innovation blend in the Florio Concept Winery: the Winery tour and tasting experience evolves to become original, unusual adventure involving the senses and the soul. The myriad sensations experienced by visitors to the Concept Winery are induced by the architecture itself, by over a century of history, the design of the spaces and the way in which all the senses are stimulated. The idea is to give visitors a complete, unforgettable experience, and lead them on a journey of discovery of a world of magical atmospheres, wellbeing for the senses, and style. An unmistakable style that embodies state of the art technology and modernity, excellence and uniqueness, knowledge and culture. DUCA DI SALAPARUTA: STYLE ICONS The Icons - Duca Enrico - IGT Sicilia - Nero d Avola - Bianca di Valguarnera - IGT Sicilia Insolia The Estate Selections - Kados Tenuta Risignolo - IGT Terre Siciliane - Grillo - Passo delle Mule Tenuta Suor Marchesa - IGT Sicilia - Nero d Avola - Triskelè - IGT Sicilia - Tenuta Suor Marchesa - Nero d Avola and Merlot - Làvico - IGT Sicilia Tenuta Vajasindi Nerello Mascalese - Nawàri - IGT Sicilia - Tenuta Vajasindi - Pinot Nero The Evergreens - Colomba Platino L - IGT Terre Siciliane - Insolia - Duca Brut - Vino Spumante di Qualità Grecanico and Chardonnay The Trendy Selections - Star IGT Terre Siciliane - Insolia and Chardonnay - Moon IGT Terre Siciliane - Nero d Avola and Merlot

4 Chardonnay FLORIO: AN UNEXPECTED WORLD Passito Wines - Passito di Pantelleria - DOC Passito di Pantelleria Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) - Malvasia delle Lipari - DOC Malvasia delle Lipari Malvasia delle Lipari and Corinto Nero The Terroir Selections - Calanìca - IGT Terre Siciliane- Insolia and Chardonnay - Calanìca - IGT Terre Siciliane- Nero d Avola and Merlot - Calanìca - IGT Terre Siciliane- Grillo and Viognier - Calanìca -IGT Terre Siciliane- Frappato and Syrah Specialties - ALA - Vino Aromatizzato Rosso CORVO: A DARING CLASSIC Hand harvested - Irmàna Grillo - IGT Terre Siciliane - Irmàna Nero d Avola e Frappato - IGT Terre Siciliane Oscar Price/Quality, Berebene Gambero Rosso - Irmàna Floris - Sicilian varieties with bold primary aromas - IGT Terre Siciliane Top - Terræ Dei Grillo IGT Terre Siciliane - Terræ Dei Nero d avola - IGT Sicilia Everyday Classics - Corvo Bianco - IGT Terre Siciliane- Insolia and Grecanico - Corvo Rosso - IGT Terre Siciliane - Nero d Avola and Nerello Mascalese - Corvo Rosa - IGT Terre Siciliane - selection of Sicilian Nerelli - Corvo Novello - IGT Terre Siciliane - Nero d Avola and Frappato Easy to Drink - Glicine - IGT Terre Siciliane - Sicilian varieties - Glicine Rosso - IGT Terre Siciliane - Sicilian varieties Fortified Wines - Morsi di Luce - IGT Sicilia - Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) - Ambar - IGT Sicilia - Moscato di Alessandria and Moscato Bianco - Oxydia - IGT Sicilia - Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) - Zighidì - DOC Passito Pantelleria Liquoroso - Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) - Zibibbo - IGT Sicilia - Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) - Pantelleria - DOC Passito Pantelleria Liquoroso - Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) - Grecale - IGT Sicilia - Moscato di Alessandria and Moscato Bianco Florio Sweet Sparkling Wine - Spumante Florio Dolce Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wine - Moscato Marsala Superiore - Vecchioflorio - DOC Marsala - Grillo and Catarratto Marsala Reserve over 6 years old - Targa Riserva DOC Marsala - Grillo - Terre Arse - DOC Marsala - Grillo Marsala Reserve over 10 years old - Donna Franca Denominazione di Origine Controllata Marsala - Grillo - Baglio Florio - DOC Marsala - Grillo Historic Marsala Vintages - Aegusa - Denominazione di Origine Controllata Marsala Annate 1941, 1952, 1964, 1974, 1989, Targa Vintage Riserva DOC Marsala Superiore Riserva Semisecco - DOC Marsala Superiore Riserva Dolce DOC Marsala Superiore Riserva Secco DOC Marsala Superiore Vergine 1963 Contemporary - Duetto - IGT Terre Siciliane Frappato and Syrah - Duetto - IGT Terre Siciliane Insolia and

5 Duca di Salaparuta S.p.a. Benedetta Poretti Communication manager Tel_ Daniela Giulia Soprano Press office manager Tel_