On May 17th, Empson hosted the first Empson Barolo Webinar featuring three of Italy’s top Barolo producers: Marcarini, Einaudi, and Conterno Fantino, which have more than three centuries of winemaking expertise combined. Ian D’Agata moderated the event and walked viewers through these Barolos, which include both traditional to modern styles….
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Empson Barolo Webinar: Celebrating Three Centuries of Barolo Excellence
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Empson USA Announces Global Growth with Expansion of Import Business and Domestic Distribution
Empson USA Introduces a new United States Portfolio with the addition of Paul O’Brien Winery
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Food & Wine Pairing: Venetian Apple Fritters and Canella
Because Carnival was a time for people to use up the last of their perishable goods before fasting at Lent, cakes and other baked goods have become a mainstay of the festival. The most famous of these are the carnival fritters or Frappe. Walking down the streets of Venice visitors…
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Why ‘Active Agers’ Could Help Drive Post-Pandemic Sales
Consumers over 50 are drinking more, spending more, and embracing innovation more than past generations. The industry should stop ignoring them A few years ago, Bart Watson, the chief economist for the Brewers Association, decided to stage a craft beer tasting for the residents of his grandmother’s retirement community. Many…
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Spotlight on Prosecco: Celebrate the Everyday
Prosecco’s History Prosecco DOC comes from Italy’s northeast – specifically Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. But if we’re talking about Prosecco Superiore DOCG, it can only be made in the hilly area of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, which was just named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An incredible recognition for a wine…
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Franciacorta: 10 Things to Know about the Wine
When it comes to celebrating Champagne has been the long-time standby, but in the past ten years, a newcomer to the Sparkling scene has been making waves. Italy’s Franciacorta is from the northern part of Italy. So pop and bottle and celebrate these ten facts about Franciacorta that you probably…
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Spotlight on Franciacorta: Italy’s Premier Sparkling
At Ferghettina, owner and winemaker, Laura Gatti explains they had three hailstorms, with the strongest occurring on August 18th in Cazzago San Martino (1 of the 19 Communes of Franciacorta). This forced Laura to pick her grapes earlier than usual (which was approved by the Ministero delle Politiche Agricole) with…
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Mattia Vezzola Named Best Italian Winemaker 2020
Dear friends, It happened for the fifth time that I have been considered as the Best Italian Winemaker 2020! Thanks to Food and Travel, one of the most important international magazines of food, wine and enogastronomical journey. The award was given to me by my dear friend Riccardo Cotarella, the…
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Empson USA will be the exclusive US importer for Familia Torres’ Lead Brand Wines
September 8th, 2020 – Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona) / Alexandria (Virginia) Familia Torres (Miguel Torres S.A.) and Empson USA announced today that effective September 8th, 2020, Empson USA will be the exclusive importer in the US for Torres’ lead brands such as Sangre de Toro and Viña Esmeralda. The decision…
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Empson USA Partners with Women of the Vine & Spirits
Aug. 28, 2020 Alexandria, VA – Empson USA, a business specializing in quality and distinctive family-owned estates who are deeply rooted in the excellence of terroir, is proud to announce they have renewed their commitment to Women of the Vine & Spirits as a Bronze Corporate Member. Women of the…
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