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Empson USA
Wine Portfolio
2020
TABLE OF CONTENT ABOUT OUR COMPANY 4 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? 7 NORTHERN ITALY 8 CENTRAL ITALY 14 SOUTHERN ITALY 20 NEW WORLD 24 SPIRITS PORTFOLIO 26
OUR STORY
Empson has been a leading Italian wine exporter for almost fifty years. It was founded by
Neil and Maria Empson whose main goal has always been to import the beauty and culture
of Italy all over the world through its finest wines.
Maria fell for Italy when she attended the Having successfully represented some
Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, vowing to of the best Italian wineries overseas, the
one day return. Years later, when exploring pioneering company continues to enjoy its
Europe with her husband Neil Empson, position as a foremost exporter in an ever
New Zealand born and bred, she fell in love more dynamic and growing industry, with
all over again alongside Neil. The young, a portfolio of top wines from all over Italy,
ambitious couple saw the potential in the Chile and New Zealand.
many stunning regions of the country
and in the quality wines produced using Daughter and fellow tastemaker Tara
traditional Old World techniques combined Empson shares her parents’ drive and
with contemporary knowledge. dedication and has recently taken over the
reins, after managing client relations and
The enterprising pair quickly set up a the American and New Zealand markets
wine export business in Milan and began for over thirteen years. Her main goal is
scouring the Italian countryside for wineries to continue to promote and strengthen
to export, first to the USA. Neil and Maria Empson’s portfolio, which is available in 32
knew there was a budding market for fine countries.
Italian wines overseas, they just needed
to find the rights ones. Their goals were
clear from the start: They wanted to bring
consistent, quality, family-owned and
boutique wineries that shared their passion
to the world, essentially highlighting all Italy
has to offer.
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OUR VISION
At Empson USA we are committed to
showing to the world that Italy is the
home to wine excellence. Family, integrity,
leadership, and authenticity are the four
key strengths that have enabled the
Empson Company to establish its standout
positioning as a pioneer in importing Italian
and other fine wines worldwide. Inspiring
the wine world through authentic and
reliable relationships amongst the team, its
customers and the global wine community.
OUR MISSION
Empson USA is a leading importer of Italian
and other fine wines worldwide. Founded in
1991, the company works with quality and
distinctive family-owned estates who are
deeply rooted in the excellence of Italian
and other renowned terroirs. With Empson,
customers have the advantage of working
with a team of passionate experts who
offer services in wine marketing, logistics,
advertising and communications, liaising
first-class Italian and other worldwide
wineries with renowned international
restaurants and wine retailers.
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WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
Reliability, personalized sales support, and logistical management have always been at
the forefront of the Empson USA mission, and it is our goal to provide the highest-quality
service and product obtainable.
1. QUALITY OF PRODUCT 2. COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
The American market is saturated with For over 45 years, Empson’s commitment
wine offerings, and Empson USA focuses on to representing quality wines has never
consistently providing competitively priced, wavered. The Empson family has and
high-quality products. This defines the always will be flanked by a team of highly
Empson USA portfolio. experienced executives.
3. CONTINUITY OF SUPPLY 4. NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION
Empson USA maintains inventory in the Empson USA has distribution in all 50
United States to ensure continuity of wine states. These long-term partnerships are
supply. vital in providing continuity of supply to all
clients.
5. COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION 6. GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Empson USA is dedicated to education and The global headquarters is located in Milan,
information sharing. Our website is under with Empson USA, Empson Canada, and
constant examination and development, Empson Japan proudly supporting the
offering new tools, marketing materials, and Empson name and tradition abroad.
easy access to third-party reviews.
7NORTHERN ITALY
PIEDMONT PIEDMONT PIEDMONT
BONGIOVANNI CA’ ROME’ CONTERNO FANTINO
Bongiovanni was founded in 1950 by Founded in 1980 by Romano Marengo, Ca’ This classic Langhe winery, founded in
Giovanni Bongiovanni, a man with a Rome’ is located in Barbaresco in Piedmont. 1982, testifies to the talent and vision of
profound instinct for soil potential. Today Ca’ Rome’ is home to classic winemaking Claudio Conterno, vineyard manager and
the estate is run by Davide Mozzone, who and quality wines. Today, the winery has 17 co-proprietor, Guido Fantino, who styles the
also acts as the winemaker. The winery has acres under vine. Giuseppe Marengo acts as wines. Today, the property comprises 64
17 acres under vine. the winemaker flanked by his sister, Paola, acres under vine.
who handles operations.
Arneis Langhe DOC Barbera d’Alba ”La Gamberaja” DOC Chardonnay Delle Langhe ”Bastia” DOC
Barolo DOCG Barbaresco ”Chiaramanti” DOCG Barbera d’Alba ”Vignota” DOC
Barolo ”Pernanno” DOCG Barbaresco ”Maria Di Brun” DOCG Barolo Castelletto ”Vigna Pressenda” DOCG
Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Barbaresco ”Söri Rio Sordo” DOCG Barolo Mosconi ”Vigna Ped” DOCG
Rosso delle Langhe ”Faletto” DOC Barolo ”Cerretta” DOCG Barolo Ginestra ”Sorì Ginestra” DOCG
Barolo ”Rapet” Gold Label DOCG Barolo Ginestra ”Vigna Del Gris” DOCG
Dolcetto d’Alba ”Bricco Bastia” DOC
Nebbiolo Delle Langhe ”Ginestrino” DOC
Rosso delle Langhe ”Monprà” DOC
8PIEDMONT PIEDMONT PIEDMONT
EINAUDI GAUDIO BRICCO MONDALINO MARCARINI
Poderi Luigi Einaudi was founded in 1897 by Gaudio Bricco Mondalino was founded in Marcarini was founded in the 1850s in
Luigi Einaudi, who later went on to become 1973 in the province of Alessandria. The the province of Cuneo. Today the winery
Italy’s first president. Today the estate is run Gaudio family has been making wine for is owned by Manuel Marchetti and his
by his great-grandson Matteo Sardagna, three centuries, and today the winery is children; daughter, Elisa, as the winemaker
winemaker Giuseppe Caviola, and a team of owned by Mauro Gaudio, Beatrice, and and son, Andrea, overseeing operations.
young winemakers. Located in Dogliani, the family. Gaudio Bricco Mondalino currently Marcarini currently has 49 acres under vine
winery has 148 acres under vine. has 44.5 acres under vine. including several grand, historic crus.
Barolo ”Bussia” DOCG Monferrato Cortese ”L’Amor Cortese” DOC NEW Barbera d’Alba ”Ciabot Camerano” DOC
Barolo ”Cannubi” DOCG Barbera d’Asti ”Il Bergantino” DOCG Barolo ”Brunate” DOCG
Barolo ”Ludo” DOCG Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG Barolo ”La Serra” DOCG
Barolo Terlo ”Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG Grignolino del Monferrato ”Gaudio” DOC NEW Barolo del Comune di La Morra DOCG NEW
Dogliani DOCG Grignolino del Monferrato ”Bricco Mondalino” Dolcetto d’Alba ”Boschi di Berri” DOC
Dogliani Superiore ”Vigna Tecc” DOCG DOC Dolcetto d’Alba ”Fontanazza” DOC
Nebbiolo Langhe DOC Malvasia di Casorzo ”Dolce Stil Novo” DOC Nebbiolo Delle Langhe ”Lasarin” DOC
Rosso delle Langhe ”Luigi Einaudi” DOC Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Barolo ChinatoNORTHERN ITALY
PIEDMONT PIEDMONT LOMBARDY
REVERSANTI TORRACCIA DEL PIANTAVIGNA NEW COSTARIPA
Reversanti was established in 2005. The Torraccia del Piantavigna was founded in Founded in 1936, specializing in rosé,
vineyards are located in Castiglione Falletto, 1997. The family owned winery has nearly Costaripa is located in Moniga del Garda
Barolo, La Morra, and the Barbaresco and 100 acres of hand-tended hillside vineyards in Lombardy. The owner and winemaker,
Asti municipalities. The winery focuses on and is the only winery to have significant Mattia Vezzola, focuses on maximizing the
showcasing each terroir to highlight the holdings in both Ghemme and Gattinara potential of indigenous grapes like Groppello
nuances of the crus of Piedmont. DOCG. and Marzemino. Mattia with his children,
Nicole and Gerardo, run the winery.
Barbaresco DOCG “Erbavoglio” Colline Novaresi Bianco DOC Mattia Vezzola Product Line
Barbera d’Asti DOCG “Barlàn” Colline Novaresi Rosé DOC Brut Metodo Classico ”Grande Annata” VSQ
Barolo DOCG “Neb” Colline Novaresi DOC Brut Metodo Classico VSQ
Crèmant Metodo Classico VSQ
Gattinara DOCG
Brut Rosé Metodo Classico ”Grande Annata
Ghemme DOCG Brut Rosé Metodo Classico VSQ
Costaripa Product Line
”Pievecroce” Lugana DOC
”Rosamara” Valtènesi Chiaretto DOC
”Molmenti” Valtènesi DOC
10 ”Mazane” Garda Marzemino DOCLOMBARDY LOMBARDY FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA
FERGHETTINA MOLO 8 BORTOLUZZI
Ferghettina owns 469 acres with 247 acres The story of Molo 8 began in 1921 with Founded in 1982, Bortoluzzi Winery is
under vine. Owner Roberto Gatti styles Quirico Decordi Sr. who ran a small eatery located in Gradisca d’Isonzo where the
the wines with his children, Laura and and made wines to serve in his restaurant. vineyards grow on the mineral-enriched
Matteo, (university graduates in enology) The acclaim for the wines was so great that deposit of the Isonzo River resulting in
who invented the square-based bottle. the family started focusing on winemaking, unparalleled Pinot Grigio grapes. The
The bottle increases lee contact during moving from simple house wine to crafting owners include Alessio, Alberto, and Angela
secondary fermentation . artisanal wines produced from local grapes. and their parents, Giovanni and Mireide.
Franciacorta ”Milledì” Brut DOCG Lambrusco Mantovano DOC Chardonnay Venezia Giulia IGT
NV Franciacorta Brut DOCG Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia DOC
Franciacorta Rosé Brut DOCG Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT
NV Franciacorta Rosé ”Eronero ” Brut DOCG NEW Cabernet Franc Venezia Giulia IGT
Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG Cabernet Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT
Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG Merlot Venezia Giulia IGT
Franciacorta Pas Dosé ”Riserva 33” DOCG Rosso di Gemina IGT
11NORTHERN ITALY
TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE VENETO VENETO
LAGARIA CANELLA CANELLA SPECIALTY
Lagaria was founded in 1975 by Neil and Canella was founded in 1947 by Luciano Bottled by the Canella family, Canella
Maria Empson. The wines are made by Canella and was one of the first state-of-the- Specialty Wine Cocktails focus on combining
a longtime friend and enologist, Franco art winery specializing in Prosecco. Located zesty bubbles with succulent fruit to make
Bernabei. Lagaria is comprised of two in San Donà di Piave, Luciano’s children, colorful cocktails. The wine cocktails
product lines: the Lagaria Lifestyle Line and Alessandra, Lorenzo, Nicoletta, and Monica, are low in alcohol and have no artificial
the Dolomiti Line. now run the winery together with Tommaso, flavoring or chemical tampering.
the first Canella of the third generation.
Dolomiti Product Line NEW Prosecco Brut DOC Canella Bellini
Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene Brut Canella Blood Orange Mimosa
Pinot Grigio “Ramato” Vigneti delle Dolomiti “Millesimato” DOCG
IGT Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene Extra
Dry “Millesimato” DOCG
Lifestyle Product Line Pinot Noir Brut Rosé
Chardonnay IGT
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
Merlot Terre Sicilia IGT
12VENETO VENETO
CORTE GIACOBBE SPERI
Corte Giacobbe was founded in 1934 Founded in 1874, Speri sits in the heart of
when Augusto Dal Cero purchased his first the Valpolicella region of Veneto. Run by
three hectares. Today the winery is run by the seventh-generation Speri family, the
Augusto’s grandchildren, Davide, Alberto, winery is heavily rooted in tradition and well
Francesca, and Nico. The winery has grown respected in the region. Speri chooses to
to encompass 40 hectares and is located vinify each vineyard individually for all the
between two extinct volcanos. wines, not just Amarone.
Pinot Grigio ”Ramato” delle Venezie IGT NEW Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ”Vigneti
Soave ”Corte Giacobbe” DOC Monte Sant’Urbano” DOCG
Soave Superiore ”Runcata” DOCG Valpolicella Classico Superiore ”La Roverina”
DOC
Valpolicella Classico Superiore ”Ripasso” DOC
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
”Sant’Urbano” DOC
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico ”La Roggia”
DOCG
= Certified Organic 13CENTRAL ITALY TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY BOSCARELLI CARPINETA FONTALPINO CIGNALE Founded in 1962, Boscarelli is located in Carpineta Fontalpino was founded in 1967 Cignale was founded in 1981 by Neil and Montepulciano in Tuscany. Paola De Ferrari by Italo Cresti. The estate sits just outside Maria Empson when they decided they Corradi owns the estate alongside her Siena, in Castelnuovo Beradenga, famed for wanted to craft their own Super Tuscan two sons, Luca and Nicolò. Together they an 800-year-old battle between Florence and wine. The wine’s name comes from the first have achieved an unbroken track record of Siena and has 27 acres under vine. Today, experimental harvest in 1983, when the vintage-to-vintage consistency and quality the winery is run by Italo’s children: Filippo entire crop was wiped out by wild boars. that has lasted over half a century. and Gioia, renowned female winemaker. Rosso di Montepulciano ”Prugnolo” DOC Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG ”Cignale” Colle della Toscana Centrale IGT Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Chianti Classico “Fontalpino” DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano “Costa Chianti Classico “Montaperto” DOCG Grande” DOCG NEW Chianti Classico “Dofana” DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ”Il Nocio” Do ut Des IGT DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva ”Sotto Casa” DOCG 14
TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY
COSTANTI FULIGNI MARCHESI PANCRAZI
Conti Costanti was founded in 1555 in the Fuligni was founded in 1923 in the province Marchesi Pancrazi was founded in 1975
province of Siena. Today, Andrea Costanti of Siena. Today the winery is owned by in the province of Florence. The winery is
owns the winery, and Vittorio Fiore acts as Roberto Fuligni and the winemaker is Paolo owned by Giuseppe Pancrazi. Marchesi
the winemaker. Costanti currently has 25 Vagaggini. Fuligni currently has 32 acres Pancrazi currently has 51 acres under vine.
acres under vine with an average yearly under vine. The Fuligni range is a complete The vineyards, which grow only the best
production of about 60,000 bottles. cross-section of Montalcino offerings, clones, contain high levels of iron in the soil,
Rosso, Brunello, Super Tuscan. essential to producing complex Pinot Nero.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Pinot Nero Rosato “Villa Di Bagnolo” IGT
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Pinot Noir Toscana “Monte Ferrato” IGT
Rosso di Montalcino DOC Rosso di Montalcino ”Ginestreto” DOC Pinot Noir Toscana “Villa di Bagnolo” IGT
Rosso di Montalcino ”Vermiglio” DOC ”S.J.” Toscana IGT Pinot Noir Riserva Toscana “Vigna
Baragazza” IGT
15CENTRAL ITALY
TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY
MONTE ANTICO SUPREMUS TERRABIANCA
Monte Antico was founded in 1977 by Neil and Maria Empson have always Terrabianca is currently owned by the
Neil and Maria Empson as a dedication to favored Tuscany as a winemaking region. Burkard Family and was founded in 1988 in
their love of Tuscany. Franco Bernabei, a Pairing with friend and winemaker, Franco the Chianti Classico and Maremma regions
longtime friend of the Empsons, acts as the Bernabei, Supremus is crafted from some of Tuscany. Vittorio Fiore acts as the
winemaker and works with the Empsons to of the best vineyards sites in Maremma, winemaker. The property covers 569 acres
style the wine which is a blend of Sangiovese, Colline Pisance, Colli Fiorentini and Chianti of vineyards, olive groves, and woodland.
Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Classico.
Monte Antico Toscana IGT Supremus Toscana IGT Campaccio IGT
Campaccio Riserva Collezione IGT
Chianti Classico Riserva ”Croce” DOCG
16TUSCANY MARCHE
TOSCOLO BUCCI
Founded in 1988 by Neil and Maria Empson, Bucci winery was founded in the 1700s
Toscolo was a labor of love for the Empsons and is located in Ostra Vetere, Marche.
who wanted to express their longtime The owner, Ampelio Bucci, is flanked by
passion for the Chianti region. They called oenologist Giorgio Grai. Together, they have
on friend and world-renowned winemaker, worked to maintain the best of Marche’s
Franco Bernabei to help style the wines, winemaking traditions while revolutionizing
combining fruit and finesse. some of Italy’s winemaking ideas.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Verdicchio Classico Superiore dei Castelli di
Chianti DOCG Jesi DOC
Chianti Classico DOCG Verdicchio Classico Riserva ”Villa Bucci” DOC
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Rosso Piceno ”Pongelli” DOC
Rosso Piceno Riserva ”Villa Bucci” DOC
17CENTRAL ITALY
UMBRIA ABRUZZO
BELLAFONTE FANTINI
Peter Heilbron founded Bellafonte in 2007 Fantini, located in Ortona, tries to capture that history and bring it to consumers
after falling in love with Umbria. Located worldwide. The Farnese Group is not only dedicated to producing high-end wines but
in Bevagna, the winery focuses on local also to giving back to the surrounding community. They partner with small family farms
varieties while creating minimal impact on that have been in the area for generations and bring in world-class consultants to work
the environment. The total area under vine with the families to help them grow higher-quality grapes. The winery focuses on native
is 17 acres. varietals made in an international style.
Trebbiano Spoletino ”Arnèto” Umbria IGT Gran Cuvée Rosé Vino Spumante Brut ”Casale Vecchio” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Montefalco Rosso “Pomontino” DOC NEW Chardonnay IGT DOC
Montefalco Sagrantino ”Collenottolo” DOCG Pinot Grigio Terre Siciliane IGT Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGT
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC ”Calalenta” Rosato Terre Siciliane IGP NEW
Edizione Cinque Autoctoni Collection Vino Rosso NEW
OPI Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Collection Vino Bianco NEW
Teramane Riserva DOCG
18 = Certified OrganicABRUZZO PUGLIA
FEUDUCCIO MATANÉ
Feuduccio Winery was founded by Gaetano Lamaletto in 1995 in the province of Chieti Matané was founded in 2008 as an
in the region of Abruzzo. Today Feuduccio is proudly run by the founder’s son, Camillo exploration of Southern Italy’s winemaking
Lamaletto, and the founder’s grandson, Gaetano. The winery focuses on native varietals, potential. Neil, Maria, and Tara Empson
giving extreme attention to detail including clonal selection and detailed soil analysis. looked for the right terroir in the area. The
The total surface under vine is 133 acres on the superb hillside soil at the foot of Mount winery’s name comes from the names of
Maiella. the owners: MAria, TAra and NEil.
Fonte Venna Product Line Feuduccio Product Line Negroamaro Puglia IGT
Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT Pecorino Colline Teatine IGT Primitivo Puglia IGT
Rosato Terre di Chieti IGT Passerina Colline Teatine IGT Primitivo di Manduria ”Il Matane” DOC
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Margae & Ursonia Product Line
”Margae” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
”Ursonia” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva
DOC
19SOUTHERN ITALY
BASILICATA SICILY SICILY
VIGNETI DEL VULTURE HAUNER LE CASEMATTE
Vigneti del Vulture was founded in 2009 on Carlo Hauner Sr. founded the winery in Le Casematte was founded in 2008 by
the slopes of Monte Vulture. The winery 1968 on the Island of Salina in the Aeolian Gianfranco Sabbatino in Strait of Messina
focuses on showcasing Basilicata’s native Islands and Vulcano. Today it is run by his in Faro Superiore, the hilly village on the
varietals, namely Aglianico, Greco, and Fiano, son, Carlo Hauner Jr. The winery currently extreme northern edge of Sicily. Faro DOC
and bringing them to the international market. has 49 acres of land under vine on mineral- is a niche wine with 49 acres in production,
Owned by the Farnese Group with Dennis rich volcanic soil in addition to vineyards in 12 of which belong to Le Casematte. Today
Verdecchia acting as the head winemaker. Vulcano. It grows world-renowned Malvasia. the winery has 27 acres under vine.
”Pipoli” Greco-Fiano Basilicata IGT “Carlo Hauner” Salina IGT Grillo IGP
”Pipoli” Aglianico del Vulture DOC Salina Bianco IGT ”Rosematte” Nerello Mascalese IGT
”Piano del Cerro” Aglianico del Vulture DOC “Hiera” Sicilia Terre di Sicilia IGT ”Peloro” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT
”Sensuale” Moscato Basilicata IGT “Rosso Antonello” Salina IGT ”Peloro” Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT
Salina Rosso IGT “Nanuci” Nocera Terre Siciliane IGP NEW
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC Nero d’Avola IGP
Malvasia delle Lipari ”Passito” DOC Faro DOC
20SICILY SICILY SICILY
MUSÌTA PIETRADOLCE VIGNETI ZABÙ
Musìta was founded in the late 1800s by Pietradolce was established in 2005 on the Vigneti Zabù sits on a hill, Sambuca di
Don Ignazia in Salmei. The location’s hot, Northern slopes of Etna. The vineyards are Sicilia, located in the Belice Valley. The
dry climate produces grapes with excellent composed of stony, sandy loam and some location of Lake Arancio nearby tempers
aromatics. Today, the winery is now in its grow pre-phylloxera vines, over 100 years the hot Sicilian summers creating an ideal
fifth-generation and is 100% family-run. old. The soil is the result of the numerous microclimate. Founded in 2007, Giuseppe
There are 125 acres under vine. eruptions by Mount Etna, which makes the Alfano Burruano is the lead winemaker.
wines unique and minerally-driven.
Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia IGT Etna Bianco DOC “Il Passo” Terre Siciliane IGT
Syrah Terra Sicilia IGP NEW “Archineri” Etna Bianco DOC “Impari” Sicilia IGT
“Vigna Sant’Andrea” Etna Bianco DOC NEW Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane DOC
Etna Rosato DOC
Etna Rosso DOC
“Archineri” Etna Rosso DOC
“Vigna Barbagalli” Etna Rosso DOC
“Contrada Rampante” Etna Rosso DOC
“Contrada Santo Spirito” Etna Rosso DOC NEW
21SOUTHERN ITALY
SARDINIA SARDINIA SARDINIA
JANKARA SANTADI SHARDANA
Jankara Winery was founded by Renato Founded in 1960, Santadi is the largest Neil and Maria Empson founded Shardana
and Angela Spanu in 2006 when they vineyard owner in the “del Sulcis” DOC zone with the help of Santadi’s winemaking team
purchased 21 acres of virgin hillside soil in with 1,000 acres of prime, gently rolling and world-renowned winemaker, the late
the prestigious sub-zone called Vena di San land The President Antonello Pilloni works Giacomo Tachis. Santadi’s location near
Leonardo. Today the winery has 23.5 acres alongside Riccardo Curreli and Raffaele Cani the seafront provides outstanding terroir
under vine. The Spanus are now flanked by to produce wines deeply rooted in Sulcis for the vineyards and produces grapes with
legendary winemaker Gianni Menotti. terroir. amazing complexity.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Vermentino di Sardegna “Cala Silente” DOC Valli di Porto Pino “Shardana” IGT
Colli del Limbara ”Lu Nieddu” IGT Vermentino di Sardegna “Villa Solais” DOC
Carignano del Sucis “Tre Torri” Rosé DOC
Carignano del Sulcis “Grotta Rossa” DOC
Carignano del Sulcis Superiore “Terre
Brune” DOC
Carignano del Sulcis Riserva “Rocca Rubia” DOC
Cannonau di Sardegna “Noras” DOC
Monica di Sardegna “Antigua” DOC
“Latinia” IGT
22ITALIAN WINERY INDEX
Bellafonte 18 Le Casematte 20
Bongiovanni 8 Marcarini 9
Bortoluzzi 11 Marchesi Pancrazi 15
Boscarelli 14 Matané 19
Bucci 17 Molo 8 11
Ca’ Rome’ 8 Monte Antico 16
Canella 12 MusÌta 21
Canella Specialty 13 Pietradolce 21
Carpineta Fontalpino 14 Reversanti 10
Conterno Fantino 8 Santadi 22
Corte Giacobbe 13 Shardana 22
Cignale 14 Speri 13
Costanti 15 Supremus 16
Costaripa 10 Terrabianca 16
Einaudi 9 Torraccia del Piantavigna 10
Fantini 18 Toscolo 17
Ferghettina 11 Vigneti del Vulture 20
Feuduccio 18 Vigneti Zabù 21
Fuligni 15
Gaudio Bricco Mondalino 9
Hauner 20
Jankara 22
Lagaria 12
23NEW WORLD
NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH NEW ZEALAND | MARTINBOROUGH NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY
COROFIN NEW ESCARPMENT MAIN DIVIDE
Corofin is an artisan family wine company Escarpment Martinborough was founded Main Divide is the second brand of the
in Marlborough, New Zealand launched in in 1998. Larry McKenna established the Donaldson Family. The fruit comes from local
2014 by Mike and Anna Paterson. Their sole winery and now acts as General Manager growers who provide grapes that express
ambition is to transmit the voice of the land and Chief Winemaker. Today, the winery unique regional and varietal characters. The
and the season through crafting small single is owned by Torbreck. Escarpment’s aim is Donaldson family works closely with these
block wines from pinot noir and chardonnay simple: to continually produce the very best of growers and has significant input into the
grapes. tomorrow’s definitive New World wines. vineyards’ management.
”Settlement Vineyard” Pinot Noir Escarpment Product Line Sauvignon Blanc
”Cowley Family Vineyard” Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Noir
”Churton Vineyard” Pinot Noir Pinot Noir
Artisan Wine Product Line
”Nina” Rosé
Insight Series Product Line
“KIWA” Pinot Noir
“TE REHUA” Pinot Noir
“KUPE” Pinot Noir
24NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH CHILE | ELQUI VALLEY
PEGASUS BAY SEVEN TERRACES FALERNIA
Pegasus Bay was founded in the mid-1980s Founded by Neil and Maria Empson, Seven Aldo Olivier Gramola, who has been
by Ivan and Chris Donaldson and their Terraces is a tribute to the couple’s love for producing grapes and wine since 1975,
four sons. The winemaker is their eldest wine. A native Kiwi, Neil takes pride in his founded Falernia in 1998 with his cousin
son, Matt Donaldson. The Pegasus Bay heritage and the evolution in the quality of Giorgio Flessati, famed Italian oenologist.
Philosophy has always been to grow grapes Kiwi wines. The Empsons decided to bottle The winery is located in the Elqui Valley
of the highest quality that fully express the these approachable and fruit-forward wines region of Chile, the Northern-most wine
unique characteristics of their vineyard. as a dedication to the terroirs of New Zealand. producing region.
Sauvignon Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
Riesling Pinot Noir Viognier Reserva
Pedro Ximenez Reserva
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir Reserva
Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Pinot Noir “Prima Donna” Malbec Gran Reserva
Sauvignon Semillon “Finale” Carmenere Gran Reserva
Carmenere-Syrah Gran Reserva
Syrah Gran Reserva
Carmenere “Pedriscal” Gran Reserva
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25EMPSON USA
ITALIAN SPIRITS PORTFOLIO
Empson USA has always been committed to searching the world for
the most elegant hand-crafted wines and boutique producers. In ITALY | PIEDMONT
2017, Empson USA took the natural step to launch an Italian Spirits
Portfolio. IMEA
The distillery, Distilleria Quaglia, was
The portfolio, which focuses on authentic Italian spirits, is founded in 1860. Today the company
composed of producers that work with the finest quality materials, is directed by Carlo, great grandchild of
sourced locally and with as little impact on the environment as the founder, who is working to expand
possible. the product line while staying true to the
company’s history of artisan excellence.
With cocktail culture becoming an expanding interest for
consumers, the need for artisanal producers is at an all-time high.
Empson USA, as always, is committed to consistently providing
competitively priced, high-quality products which are a defining Imea Gineprina d’Olanda Gin
element of our portfolio for over 45 years.
26SPIRITS PORTFOLIO
ITALY | ISCHIA ITALY | PIEDMONT ITALY | SARDINIA
ISCHIA SAPORI ROMANO LEVI NEW WILD SARDINIA
Ischia Sapori sits on the island of Ischia, Founded in 1924 in Neive, Levi Distillery was Wild Sardinia is located in the Province
situated just off the coast of Naples near run by Romano and Lidia Levi. The Grappas of Oristano in Sardinia. When the owner,
Capri. The Savastano Family has set up that are produced there are known for the Flavio Porcu, decided to start his project
shop as the island’s first and only producer freshness of the pomace and the Distillery’s here, he knew what he wanted to create,
to bottle the incredible flavors, colors, and use of direct-fire stills. Additionally, a product that reflects its location and is
aromas of Ischia’s bounty in the form of all- Romano was known for hand painting the made from high-quality Sardinia ingredients
natural liqueurs. label of every bottle of grappa produced. with elegant packaging.
“Rucolino” Amaro alla Rucola Grappa Barbaresco Wild Sardinia Gin
Grappa Barolo Wild Sardinia Mirto
Grappa Bianca Wild Sardinia Vermouth
Grappa Signorina Camille Wild Sardinia Vodka
Grappa Moscato
Grappa Paglierina
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