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Empson USA
Wine Portfolio
2021
TABLE OF CONTENT ABOUT OUR COMPANY 4 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? 7 NORTHERN ITALY 8 CENTRAL ITALY 14 SOUTHERN ITALY 20 SPAIN 24 NEW WORLD 26 SPIRITS PORTFOLIO 28
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 deep-rooted quality and
unique appeal of Italy all over the world through their love and appreciation of fine wine.
Maria fell for Italy when she attended the company continues to enjoy its position as a
Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, vowing to foremost exporter in an ever more dynamic
one day return. Years later, when exploring and growing industry, with a portfolio of top
Europe with her husband Neil Empson, she wines from all over Italy, Spain, Chile, and New
fell in love all over again alongside Neil. The Zealand, Neil Empson being New Zealand
young, ambitious couple saw the potential born and bred himself.
in the many stunning regions of the country
and in the quality wines produced using Daughter and fellow tastemaker Tara
traditional Old World techniques combined Empson who grew up in Milano and began
with contemporary knowledge. her career in the Italian headquarters shares
her parents’ drive and dedication along
The enterprising pair set up a wine export with understanding the value of family and
business in Milan and began exploring the relationships. She is challenging the future
Italian countryside for wineries to export. of the American market and reaching out to
Neil and Maria knew there was a budding the new generation of tastemakers with this
market for fine Italian wines overseas, they ever-changing and evolving industry. Her main
just needed to find the rights ones. They goal is to continue to promote and strengthen
began focusing on family wineries, in part, Empson’s portfolio and carrying the legacy
due to Maria’s nostalgia being an Italian- that her parents started by showcasing the
American away from home and loving fine portfolio in over 34 countries.
food, relationships, and wine. Their goals were
clear from the start: They wanted to bring
consistent, quality, and boutique wineries that
shared their passion to the world, essentially
highlighting all Italy has to offer.
Having successfully represented some of the
best Italian wineries overseas, the pioneering
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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
CONTERNO FANTINO EINAUDI GAUDIO BRICCO MONDALINO
This classic Langhe winery, founded in Poderi Luigi Einaudi was founded in 1897 by Gaudio Bricco Mondalino was founded in
1982, testifies to the talent and vision of Luigi Einaudi, who later went on to become 1973 in the province of Alessandria. The
Claudio Conterno, vineyard manager and Italy’s first president. Today the estate is run Gaudio family has been making wine for
co-proprietor, Guido Fantino, who styles the by his great-grandson Matteo Sardagna, three centuries, and today the winery is
wines. Today, the property comprises 64 winemaker Giuseppe Caviola, and a team of owned by Mauro Gaudio, Beatrice, and
acres under vine. young winemakers. Located in Dogliani, the family. Gaudio Bricco Mondalino currently
winery has 148 acres under vine. has 44.5 acres under vine.
Langhe Chardonnay “Bastia” DOC Barolo ”Bussia” DOCG Monferrato Cortese ”L’Amor Cortese” DOC
Barbera D’Alba “Vignota” DOC Barolo ”Cannubi” DOCG Barbera d’Asti ”Il Bergantino” DOCG
Dolcetto D’Alba “Bricco Bastia” DOC Barolo ”Ludo” DOCG Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Langhe Rosso “Monpra’” DOC Barolo Terlo ”Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG Grignolino del Monferrato ”Gaudio” DOC
Langhe Nebbiolo ”Ginestrino” DOC Dogliani DOCG Grignolino del Monferrato ”Bricco Mondalino”
Barolo MOSCONI Vigna Ped DOCG Dogliani Superiore ”Vigna Tecc” DOCG DOC
Barolo GINESTRA Vigna Del Gris DOCG Nebbiolo Langhe DOC Malvasia di Casorzo ”Dolce Stil Novo” DOC
Barolo GINESTRA Vigna Sori Ginestra DOCG Rosso delle Langhe ”Luigi Einaudi” DOC
Barolo CASTELLETTO Vigna Pressenda DOCG
8PIEDMONT PIEDMONT PIEDMONT | ALTO PIEMONTE MARCARINI REVERSANTI TORRACCIA DEL PIANTAVIGNA NEW Marcarini was founded in the 1850s in Reversanti was established in 2005. The Torraccia del Piantavigna was founded in the province of Cuneo. Today the winery vineyards are located in Castiglione Falletto, 1997. The family owned winery has nearly is owned by Manuel Marchetti and his Barolo, La Morra, and the Barbaresco and 100 acres of hand-tended hillside vineyards children; daughter, Elisa, as the winemaker Asti municipalities. The winery focuses on and is the only winery to have significant and son, Andrea, overseeing operations. showcasing each terroir to highlight the holdings in both Ghemme and Gattinara Marcarini currently has 49 acres under vine nuances of the crus of Piedmont. DOCG. including several grand, historic crus. Barbera d’Alba ”Ciabot Camerano” DOC Barbaresco DOCG “Erbavoglio” Colline Novaresi Bianco DOC Barolo ”Brunate” DOCG Barbera d’Asti DOCG “Neb” Colline Novaresi DOC Barolo ”La Serra” DOCG Barolo DOCG Gattinara DOCG Barolo del Comune di La Morra DOCG Ghemme DOCG Dolcetto d’Alba ”Boschi di Berri” DOC Dolcetto d’Alba ”Fontanazza” DOC Nebbiolo Delle Langhe ”Lasarin” DOC Moscato d’Asti DOCG Barolo Chinato
NORTHERN ITALY
LOMBARDY LOMBARDY LOMBARDY
COSTARIPA FERGHETTINA MOLO 8
Founded in 1936, specializing in rosé, Ferghettina cultivates 200 hectares over The story of Molo 8 began in 1921 with
Costaripa is located in Moniga del Garda 11 municipalities in Franciacorta. Owner Quirico Decordi Sr. who ran a small eatery
in Lombardy. The owner and winemaker, Roberto Gatti styles the wines with his and made wines to serve in his restaurant.
Mattia Vezzola, focuses on maximizing the children, Laura and Matteo, (university The acclaim for the wines was so great that
potential of indigenous grapes like Groppello graduates in enology) who invented the the family started focusing on winemaking,
and Marzemino. Mattia with his children, square-based bottle. The bottle increases moving from simple house wine to crafting
Nicole and Gherardo, run the winery. lee contact during secondary fermentation. artisanal wines produced from local grapes.
Mattia Vezzola Product Line NV Franciacorta Brut DOCG Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
Mattia Vezzola Grande Annata Brut VSQ Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG
Mattia Vezzola Brut VSQ Franciacorta ”Milledì” Brut DOCG
Mattia Vezzola Crèmant VSQ
NV Franciacorta Rosé ”Eronero ” Brut DOCG
Mattia Vezzola Grande Annata Rosé VSQ
Mattia Vezzola Rosé VSQ Franciacorta Rosé Brut DOCG
Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG
Costaripa Product Line Franciacorta Pas Dosé ”Riserva 33” DOCG
”Pievecroce” Lugana DOC
”RosaMara” Valtènesi DOC
”Molmenti” Valtènesi DOC
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”Mazane” Garda Marzemino DOCFRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE VENETO
BORTOLUZZI LAGARIA CANELLA
Founded in 1982, Bortoluzzi Winery is Lagaria was founded in 1975 by Neil and Canella was founded in 1947 by Luciano
located in Gradisca d’Isonzo where the Maria Empson. The wines are made by Canella and was one of the first state-of-the-
vineyards grow on the mineral-enriched a longtime friend and enologist, Franco art winery specializing in Prosecco. Located
deposit of the Isonzo River resulting in Bernabei. Lagaria is comprised of two in San Donà di Piave, Luciano’s children,
unparalleled Pinot Grigio grapes. The product lines: the Lagaria Lifestyle Line and Alessandra, Lorenzo, Nicoletta, and Monica,
owners include Alessio, Alberto, and Angela the Dolomiti Line. now run the winery together with Tommaso,
and their parents, Giovanni and Mireide. the first Canella of the third generation.
Chardonnay Venezia Giulia IGT Dolomiti Product Line Prosecco Brut DOC
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene Brut
Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Grigio “Ramato” Vigneti delle Dolomiti “Millesimato” DOCG
Cabernet Franc Venezia Giulia IGT IGT Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene Extra
Cabernet Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT Dry “Millesimato” DOCG
Merlot Venezia Giulia IGT Lifestyle Product Line Pinot Noir Brut Rosé
Chardonnay IGT Prosecco Rosé ”Lido” DOC
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
Merlot Terre Sicilia IGT
11NORTHERN ITALY
VENETO VENETO VENETO
CANELLA SPECIALTY CORTE GIACOBBE SPERI
Bottled by the Canella family, Canella Corte Giacobbe was founded in 1934 Founded in 1874, Speri sits in the heart of
Specialty Wine Cocktails focus on combining when Augusto Dal Cero purchased his the Valpolicella Classica region. Run by the
zesty bubbles with succulent fruit to make first three hectares. Today the winery is Speri family, producing wine using only its
colorful cocktails. The wine cocktails run by Augusto’s grandchildren, Davide, own grapes from 60 hectares of vineyard in
are low in alcohol and have no artificial Francesca, and Nico. The winery has grown Valpolicella Classica, the family supervises
flavoring or chemical tampering. to encompass 40 hectares and is located all stages of production. The entire
between two extinct volcanos. production is certified organic.
Canella Bellini Pinot Grigio ”Ramato” delle Venezie DOC Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ”Vigneti
Canella Blood Orange Mimosa 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
12 = Certified OrganicCENTRAL 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 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
13CENTRAL ITALY
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
14TUSCANY 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
15CENTRAL ITALY
TUSCANY MARCHE UMBRIA
TOSCOLO BUCCI BELLAFONTE
Founded in 1988 by Neil and Maria Empson, Ampelio Bucci and his sisters began Peter Heilbron founded Bellafonte in 2007
Toscolo was a labor of love for the Empsons producing wine on the hills of Castelli di after falling in love with Umbria. Located
who wanted to express their longtime Jesi in 1970. Together, they have worked to in Bevagna, the winery focuses on local
passion for the Chianti region. They called maintain the best of Marche’s winemaking varieties while creating minimal impact on
on friend and world-renowned winemaker, traditions, while revolutionizing some of the environment. The total area under vine
Franco Bernabei to help style the wines, Italy’s winemaking ideas. The winery has is 17 acres.
combining fruit and finesse. been organic for 20 years.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG ”Villa Bucci” Castelli di Jesi Riserva di Trebbiano Spoletino ”Arnèto” Umbria IGT
Chianti DOCG Verdicchio DOCG Montefalco Rosso “Pomontino” DOC
Chianti Classico DOCG ”Bucci” Classico Verdicchio Classico Montefalco Sagrantino ”Collenottolo” DOCG
Superiore dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
”Pongelli” Rosso Piceno DOC
”Villa Bucci Rosso” Riserva Rosso Piceno
DOC
16= Certified OrganicABRUZZO
FANTINI
Fantini, located in Ortona, tries to capture that history and bring it to consumers
worldwide. The Farnese Group is not only dedicated to producing high-end wines but
also to giving back to the surrounding community. They partner with small family farms
that have been in the area for generations and bring in world-class consultants to work
with the families to help them grow higher-quality grapes. The winery focuses on native
varietals made in an international style.
Gran Cuvée Rosé Vino Spumante Brut ”Casale Vecchio” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Chardonnay IGT DOC
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
Edizione Cinque Autoctoni Collection Vino Rosso
OPI Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Collection Vino Bianco
Teramane Riserva DOCG
= Certified Organic 17CENTRAL ITALY
ABRUZZO 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
18SOUTHERN 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
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC Nero d’Avola IGP
Malvasia delle Lipari ”Passito” DOC Faro DOC
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SICILY 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 “Archineri” Etna Bianco DOC “Impari” Sicilia IGT
“Vigna Sant’Andrea” Etna Bianco DOC 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
20SARDINIA 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, Massimo Podda, the seafront provides outstanding terroir
under vine. The Spanus are now flanked by and Gianni Poeta to produce wines deeply for the vineyards and produces grapes with
legendary winemaker Gianni Menotti. rooted in Sulcis terroir. amazing complexity.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Vermentino di Sardegna “Cala Silente” DOC Valli di Porto Pino “Shardana” IGT
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Vermentino di Sardegna “Villa Solais” DOC
“755” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Carignano del Sucis “Tre Torri” Rosé DOC
Colli del Limbara ”Lu Nieddu” IGT 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
21EMPSON USA
SPANISH PORTFOLIO
Empson USA is introducing a new Spanish Portfolio. Today, Spanish
wines are a growing tread in the U.S. market with its high quality-to- SPAIN | CATALUNYA
value ratio and the increase in consumer interest in native varietals.
SANGRE DE TORO
Empson USA remains committed to its four key strengths: family, Founded in 1954 Sangre de Toro is the
integrity, leadership, and authenticity. As such, Familia Torres and ambassador of the Spanish Way of Wine.
Empson USA have partnered together, with Empson USA as the Today, people around the world see Sangre
exclusive importer in the US for Torres’ Lead brands: Sangre de de Toro as a model of quality Spanish
Toro, Viña Esmeralda, and Viña Sol. winemaking: an elegant and versatile classic
whose magnificent rebirth reaffirms the
”There is a strong, natural synergy between our companies, we importance of authenticity.
are both tied to family and the values that have been passed to us.
We believe that the key is to always honor and maintain our family
legacy, and at the same time be versatile and proactive in today’s Original
industry. We are very delighted to add Torres’ prestigious family Tempranillo
name to our US portfolio and we look forward to accelerating their
Rosé
growth in this market, and many more milestones together.”
Cava
-Tara Empson, Owner & CEO
22SPAIN
SPAIN | CATALUNYA SPAIN | CATALUNYA SPAIN | CATALUNYA
VIÑA ESMERALDA VIÑA SOL TORRES
Born on the Mediterranean coast in 1976 Founded in 1962 Viña Sol’s timeless appeal, The Torres family has been making wine
and inspired by the color of the sea, Viña approachable palate, and ability to pair well for five generations. As a tribute to the
Esmeralda is seduction and elegance with with most dishes has led to its popularity Garnacha variety and their family heritage,
a feminine and contemporary soul, floral with thousands of consumers for over half the winery selected five special parcels in
textures and extraordinary flavor. Wherever a century. Today it is the number one seller the Campo de Borja region to create this
you are, Viña Esmeralda takes you where by volume worldwide of Torres Wines. exquisite blend.
you want to be with glamour and style.
White Bianco 5G
Sparkling
Rosé
23NEW WORLD
NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY
COROFIN MAIN DIVIDE PEGASUS BAY
Corofin is an artisan family wine company Main Divide is the second brand of the Pegasus Bay was founded in the mid-1980s
in Marlborough, New Zealand launched in Donaldson Family. The fruit comes from local by Ivan and Chris Donaldson and their
2014 by Mike and Anna Paterson. Their sole growers who provide grapes that express four sons. The winemaker is their eldest
ambition is to transmit the voice of the land unique regional and varietal characters. The son, Matt Donaldson. The Pegasus Bay
and the season through crafting small single Donaldson family works closely with these Philosophy has always been to grow grapes
block wines from pinot noir and chardonnay growers and has significant input into the of the highest quality that fully express the
grapes. vineyards’ management. unique characteristics of their vineyard.
”Settlement Vineyard” Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Semillon
”Cowley Family Vineyard” Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Riesling
”Churton Vineyard” Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir “Prima Donna”
Sauvignon Semillon “Finale”
24NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH CHILE | ELQUI VALLEY
SEVEN TERRACES FALERNIA
Founded by Neil and Maria Empson, Seven Aldo Olivier Gramola, who has been producing grapes and wine since 1975, founded
Terraces is a tribute to the couple’s love for Falernia in 1998 with his cousin Giorgio Flessati, famed Italian oenologist. The winery
wine. A native Kiwi, Neil takes pride in his is located in the Elqui Valley region of Chile, the Northern-most wine producing region.
heritage and the evolution in the quality of The vineyards have a dramatic contrast between day and night temperatures during the
Kiwi wines. The Empsons decided to bottle ripening season, from an average high of 85°F to an average low of 51°F. This increases the
these approachable and fruit-forward wines development of sugars polyphenols and advances the development of aromas and flavors
as a dedication to the terroirs of New Zealand. in the grapes.
Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Product Line Carmenere Gran Reserva
Pinot Noir Chardonnay Reserva Carmenere-Syrah Gran Reserva
Pedro Ximenez Reserva Malbec Gran Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Syrah Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Carmenere Reserva Top Tier Product Line
Pinot Noir Reserva Carmenere Gran Reserva “Pedriscal”
Syrah Reserva Syrah Reserva ”Titon”
Number One
Gran Reserva Product Line
Chardonnay Gran Reserva
25EMPSON USA
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 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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