Valentin Bianchi winery in San Rafael, Mendoza, along with the collaboration of the Leo Messi Foundation, launched in April this year the line of wines called Leo. “Two wines, a high-end segment and the other half will occur. Still do not know the varietal, but do not rule out that one of them is a blend. Moreover, further our Champagne” revealed Sergio Di Mari, general manager of the winery .
Although not yet defined the percentage for each bottle sold, Valentin Bianchi will make a contribution to Messi Foundation. This collaboration will act towards continuing to build projects focused on the care of children’s health and educational development of children, together with the sport as a basic foundation in the fight against vulnerability.
The wines will be marketed in Argentina, Canada, USA, Brazil, Netherlands, Spain and other parts of Europe. “That Lionel Messi has chosen us to produce their wines is a great honor. Undoubtedly, the sale of these products will give us a great reputation,” said Di Mari.
The development will be in charge of the winemaking team Bianchi, consisting of Facundo Pereyra and Francisco Martinez. Professionals use grapes grown in the vineyards of the winery sanrafaelina own. While processing capacity of the hold is 18 million liters, 15 million a year currently occur, making wines Messi not involve reducing volume of other wines portfolio Bianchi.
The contributions of Lionel
The Leo Messi Foundation Lionel born of understanding, with the full support of his family, the idea that all children have equal opportunities to realize their dreams through deporte.- “These are the fundamentals that drive the foundation which, since 2008, working tirelessly to carry out its mission: to act on behalf of children and adolescents at risk, “said the official statement issued by the winery.
The Leo Messi Foundation has supported, among other projects, training grants in Barcelona to Argentine medical specialists in the treatment of childhood cancer and pediatrics.
It also cooperates in the fight against Chagas disease in the province of Santiago del Estero, and the recovery of a municipal sports arena in the city of Rosario in order to improve the facilities, and implementing social benefits such as education through the sport.
It has also given its support for the rehabilitation and upgrading of facilities public children hospitals in Argentina and Spain.
