Maserati North America partnered with The Staglin Family Vineyard and created a once in a lifetime Italian experience of excellence which topped all other lots at $1.1 million, adding significantly to the total of $9.8 million raised this year at Auction Napa Valley, hosted by the Napa Valley Vintners. The lot was aptly titled Return to the Roots - The Best of Napa and Italy - with Stagliano Sangiovese, Maserati, White Truffles, Barolos, Valentino and More.

Four people will join Shari and Garen Staglin and Michael Greenlee, Vice President of Wines, Dean & Deluca, on a once-in-a-lifetime classic experience; tasting select wines and cuisine on a tour of the Northern Italian region while staying at extraordinary locations. Maserati has called upon friends and opened its home in the historic Modenese region to insure that the experience is as authentic, timeless and exclusive as its cars. The Maserati contribution includes: — Driving through Italy in style and comfort with two Maserati Quattroporte sedans. — A tour of the Maserati factory, a landmark red brick structure which encloses one of the most advanced auto production facilities for hand built cars. — A test of the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo two-door along the historic routes Maserati uses to test its cars. — A visit to the Panini Museum home to the original factory collection of Maserati race cars and one of the finest producers of Parmigiano - Reggiano organic cheese. — A visit to one of the 15 families which produce the only true balsamic vinegar in the world. — Ownership of a Maserati Quattroporte

According to Jim Selwa, President and CEO of Maserati North America; "Maserati provides its clients not only a very exclusive quality product with a timeless design but the opportunity in which to pursue ones passions. In the Staglins we have found partners who share our values and we thank them for allowing us to share the traditions of Maserati and Modena while supporting valuable causes in Napa Valley." Shari and Garen Staglin, owners of Staglin Family Vineyard added "We are amazed at the generosity of everyone who made this lot happen. The $1.1 million donated for this lot will make a major impact on our community. All of us in the Napa Valley thank Maserati for their wonderful contributions."
 

Maserati North America continues to have an extraordinary year after posting a second consecutive record setting month in May. The Maserati Quattroporte Automatic continues to bring new clients to Maserati as sales of the four door sport sedan are up 34%.

The growth of Maserati in North America is supported by other important milestones which were passed in May such as the 4000th Maserati Quattroporte to be retailed in North America since the introduction of the timeless and elegant sedan. Also, the brand welcomed its 50th dealer into the fold and is expanding the dealer network through 2007 in anticipation of the new GranTurismo arriving in the fourth quarter.

The Napa Valley Vintners' (NVV) Auction Napa Valley (ANV) charity wine auction raised more than $9.8 million during the annual four-day event for health care, youth services and affordable housing non-profits. Now in its twenty-seventh year and appropriately themed "The American Classic," the event was again the quintessential Napa Valley experience focusing on the outstanding wines from NVV member wineries, the culinary excellence of the region's chefs and restaurateurs, the renowned hospitality of the vintners and the collaborative effort in the Napa Valley with over 800 local volunteers.