Bottega 1900 is the 1st high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil store in Australia, with aged balsamic and no headache wines selected by multi-awarded sommelier Alice Massaria. Bottega brings back to life the concept of the old Italian grocery store from the 1900s, where genuine organically grown produces were found as it was the only way to cultivate them. In a Bottega, you couldn’t find many products, international brands, exotic fruits and veggies, but just a few local items made or grown by the locals for their community. Everything was authentic and done right, products were sustainable and made respecting mother nature. These were few of the reasons why Bottegas were so specials and made them the magic places they used to be. We have spent few months around Italy with the aim to discover niche products that could reflect the Bottega philosophy. Our long trip brought us from Valpolicella in Veneto to Chiaramonte Gulfi in Sicily and we had the pleasure to meet some likeminded producers. At Bottega we value people and relationships so it is important to say these producers are firstly great humans therefore we are happy to call them friends. They are all very passionate about their land and territory, their heritage, culture and traditions. They do not compromise when it comes to produces and production and their integrity is the main reason why we have decided to bring them to Australia with us. We, at Bottega, are passionate about quality and aim to bring back to life the culture of the Mediterranean diet which is recognized by Unesco as a cultural heritage of humanity! Yes, it´s not just about food, but passion, tradition, social interaction and love in respect of the territory and its biodiversity.
