The Minister of Education and Merit recognizes Poli Distillerie’s vision and heritage
May 18, 2026 (Schiavon, Italy) — Jacopo Poli, owner of Poli Distillerie, has been awarded the title of “Master of Made in Italy” in the Agri-food sector by the Italian Minister of Education and Merit, Giuseppe Valditara.
The initiative is promoted by the Fondazione Imprese e Competenze per il Made in Italy (Foundation for Enterprises and Skills for Made in Italy), with the support of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and the Ministry of Education and Merit.
The award “Master of Made in Italy” celebrates individuals who leave a lasting mark by passing on knowledge, inspiring younger generations, and building a strong bridge between experience and future challenges. Jacopo Poli was among 19 entrepreneurs recognized for embodying the passion, expertise, and vision of authentic Italian excellence. The ceremony took place in Rome at the prestigious “Salone delle Colonne” on 23 April.
“Receiving the Master of Made in Italy award is a great honor and, above all, a responsibility,” says Jacopo Poli. “It is a recognition I share with my family and with all the people who, since 1898, have chosen to work every day guided by heart and dedication.
“For over thirty years – continues Jacopo Poli – through the Poli Grappa Museum and guided distillery tours, we have opened our doors, especially to students, to tell not just the story of a product, but of a territory, a tradition, and a passion. We believe the true value of Made in Italy lies precisely here: in the ability to preserve knowledge while passing it on to new generations. This award encourages us to continue on this path with the same enthusiasm and commitment as always.”
Italy has developed a globally recognized model of excellence across its key productive sectors, with exports exceeding €600 billion. This success stems from the dedication of companies, families, and artisans who, generation after generation, have preserved and innovated their know-how while remaining deeply rooted in their territories, even in the face of challenges.
About Poli Distillerie
POLI DISTILLERIE is a historic artisanal company, owned by the Poli family and founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Venice and Bassano del Grappa (Veneto, Italy), in the heart of the region most renowned for the art of distillation. For four generations the Poli family has been operating with an ancient alembic entirely made of copper, one of the very few still in existence, to which innovative bain-marie stills (vacuum and traditional) have been added, always with the aim of crafting distillates characterized by a sophisticated balance between personality and elegance.
