Company News
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…
Read MoreCompany News
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…
Read MoreCompany News
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…
Read MoreCompany News
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…
Read MoreCompany News
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…
Read MoreCompany News
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…
Read MoreCompany News
An Interview with Arillo in Terrabianca Winery
Terrabianca Vineyard Questions: What is the history of the land you are on? What was it used for before your winery owned it or did someone else owned it previously? The success story of Terrabianca started with Roberto and Maya Guldener in 1988 in the heart of the Chianti Classico…
Read MoreCompany News
An Interview with Marcarini Winery
The Marcarini Vineyards What is the history of the land you are on? What was it used for before your winery owned it or did someone else own it previously? The Langhe area has always been known for being highly suited to viticulture. In the past, it was easier to…
Read MoreCompany News
An Interview with Hauner Winery
The Hauner Vineyards What is the history of the land you are on? What was it used for before your winery owned it or did someone else own it previously? Malvasia on the island of Salina was introduced by the Venetians and the origins of the plants are Greek. It…
Read MoreCompany News
An Interview with Jankara Winery
Vineyard Questions: What is the history of the land you are on? What was it used for before your winery owned it or did someone else own it previously? The land used to be used by shepherds to graze sheep. What clones and selections are used? We have three different…
Read More
Recent Comments