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Empson USA
Wine Portfolio
2022
The Art of Fine Wine
TABLE OF CONTENT ABOUT OUR COMPANY 4 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? 7 NORTHERN ITALY 8 CENTRAL ITALY 14 SOUTHERN ITALY 20 CHILE 22 NEW ZEALAND 23 SPAIN 24 UNITED STATES 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 outstanding products.
1. QUALITY OF PRODUCT 2. COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Empson USA focuses on consistently For almost 50 years, Empson’s commitment
providing competitively priced, high-quality to representing quality wines has never
products. wavered. The Empson family has, and
always will be, flanked by a team of highly
experienced executives.
3. LOGISTICS 4. NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION
Empson USA maintains inventory in the Empson USA has distribution in all 50
United States and coordinates all aspects of states. These long-term partnerships are
Logistics. 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. Utilizing new tools, we with Empson USA, Empson Canada, and
offer marketing materials, and easy access Empson Japan proudly supporting the
to third-party reviews. Empson name and tradition abroad.
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NORTHERN ITALY
PIEDMONT PIEDMONT
EINAUDI GAUDIO BRICCO MONDALINO
Poderi Luigi Einaudi was founded in 1897 by Luigi Einaudi, who later went on to become Gaudio Bricco Mondalino was founded in
Italy’s first president. Today the estate is run by his great-grandson Matteo Sardagna, 1973 in the province of Alessandria. The
winemaker Giuseppe Caviola, and a team of young winemakers. Located in Dogliani, the Gaudio family has been making wine for
winery has 148 acres under vine. three centuries, and today the winery is
owned by Mauro Gaudio, Beatrice, and
family. Gaudio Bricco Mondalino currently
has 44.5 acres under vine.
Barolo ”Bussia” DOCG Dogliani DOCG Monferrato Cortese ”L’Amor Cortese” DOC
Barolo ”Cannubi” DOCG Dogliani Superiore ”Tecc” DOCG Barbera d’Asti ”Il Bergantino” DOCG
Barolo ”Ludo” DOCG Nebbiolo Langhe DOC Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Barolo “Monvigliero” DOCG NEW Rosso delle Langhe ”Luigi Einaudi” DOC Grignolino del Monferrato ”Gaudio” DOC
Barolo Terlo ”Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG Grignolino del Monferrato ”Bricco Mondalino”
Barbaresco N EW DOC
Malvasia di Casorzo ”Dolce Stil Novo” DOC
8PIEDMONT PIEDMONT PIEDMONT | ALTO PIEMONTE MARCARINI REVERSANTI TORRACCIA DEL PIANTAVIGNA 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. Roero Arneis DOCG NEW Barbaresco DOCG “Erbavoglio” Colline Novaresi Bianco DOC Barbera d’Alba ”Ciabot Camerano” DOC Barbera d’Asti DOCG “Barlan” Rosato Colline Novaresi DOC Barolo ”Brunate” DOCG Barolo DOCG “Neb” Colline Novaresi DOC Barolo ”La Serra” 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 FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA FERGHETTINA MOLO 8 BORTOLUZZI Ferghettina cultivates 200 hectares over The story of Molo 8 began in 1921 with Founded in 1982, Bortoluzzi Winery is located 11 municipalities in Franciacorta. Owner Quirico Decordi Sr. who ran a small eatery in Gradisca d’Isonzo where the vineyards Roberto Gatti styles the wines with his and made wines to serve in his restaurant. grow on the mineral-enriched deposit of the children, Laura and Matteo, (university The acclaim for the wines was so great that Isonzo River resulting in unparalleled Pinot graduates in enology) who invented the the family started focusing on winemaking, Grigio grapes. Family owned and operated: square-based bottle. The bottle increases moving from simple house wine to crafting Alessio, Alberto, and Angela and their parents, lee contact during secondary fermentation. artisanal wines produced from local grapes. Giovanni and Mireide. NV Franciacorta Brut DOCG Lambrusco Mantovano DOC Chardonnay Venezia Giulia IGT Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Franciacorta ”Milledì” Brut DOCG Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT NV Franciacorta Rosé ”Eronero ” Brut DOCG Cabernet Franc Venezia Giulia IGT Franciacorta Rosé Brut DOCG Cabernet Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG Merlot Venezia Giulia IGT Franciacorta Pas Dosé ”Riserva 33” DOCG 10
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, with a focus on offering Canella and was one of the first state-of-the- Specialty Wine Cocktails focus on combining
fragrant and well balanced wines. The art winery specializing in Prosecco. Located zesty bubbles with succulent fruit to make
wines reflect the Dolomiti mountain range: in San Donà di Piave, Luciano’s children, colorful cocktails. The wine cocktails
crisp and refreshing! Lagaria is comprised Alessandra, Lorenzo, Nicoletta, and Monica, are low in alcohol and have no artificial
of two product lines: the Lagaria Lifestyle now run the winery together with Tommaso, flavoring or chemical tampering.
Line and the Dolomiti Line. the first Canella of the third generation.
Dolomiti Product Line Prosecco Brut DOC Canella Bellini
Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene Extra Canella Blood Orange Mimosa
Pinot Grigio “Ramato” Vigneti delle Dolomiti Dry “Millesimato” DOCG Canella Puccini NEW
IGT Pinot Noir Brut Rosé
Prosecco Rosé ”Lido” DOC
Lifestyle Product Line
Chardonnay IGT
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
Merlot Terre Sicilia IGT
11NORTHERN ITALY
VENETO 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 the Valpolicella region of Veneto. Run by
first three hectares. Today the winery is the 6th & 7th generation Speri family. They
run by Augusto’s grandchildren, Davide, produce wine from their own grapes from
Francesca, and Nico. The winery has grown its 148 acres of vineyard in Valpolicella and
to encompass 40 hectares and is located supervises all stages of production. The
between two extinct volcanos. entire production is certified organic.
Pinot Grigio ”Ramato” delle Venezie DOC 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
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 Rose di Pinot Nero “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 ARILLO IN TERRABIANCA
Monte Antico was founded in 1977 by Neil and Maria Empson have always In 2019 Adriana and Urs Burkard choose to
Neil and Maria Empson as a dedication to favored Tuscany as a winemaking region. continue a history of excellence started in
their love of Tuscany. Franco Bernabei, a Pairing with friend and winemaker, Franco 1988 by acquiring the Terrabianca winery.
longtime friend of the Empsons, acts as the Bernabei, Supremus is crafted from some Today, Arillo in Terrabianca has its roots
winemaker and works with the Empsons to of the best vineyards sites in Maremma, in three precious territories in the heart of
style the wine which is a blend of Sangiovese, Colline Pisance, Colli Fiorentini and Chianti Tuscany: Chianti Classico, Maremma and
Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Classico. Valdorcia.
Monte Antico Toscana IGT Supremus Toscana IGT Campaccio Toscana Rosso IGT
Campaccio Collezione Toscana Rosso IGT
Chianti Classico ”Saccello” DOCG
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 Brut ”Casale Vecchio” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Chardonnay IGT DOC
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGT
Edizione Cinque Autoctoni Collection Vino Rosso
OPI Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline
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
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC Primitivo di Manduria ”Il Matane” DOC
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Margae & Ursonia Product Line
”Margae” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
”Ursonia” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva
DOC
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BASILICATA SICILY SICILY
VIGNETI DEL VULTURE HAUNER MUSÌTA
Vigneti del Vulture was founded in 2009 on Carlo Hauner Sr. founded the winery in Musìta was founded in the late 1800s by
the slopes of Monte Vulture. The winery 1968 on the Island of Salina in the Aeolian Don Ignazia in Salmei. The location’s hot,
focuses on showcasing Basilicata’s native Islands and Vulcano. Today it is run by his dry climate produces grapes with excellent
varietals, namely Aglianico, Greco, and Fiano, son, Carlo Hauner Jr. The winery currently aromatics. Today, the winery is now in its
and bringing them to the international market. has 49 acres of land under vine on mineral- fifth-generation and is 100% family-run.
Owned by the Farnese Group with Dennis rich volcanic soil in addition to vineyards in There are 125 acres under vine.
Verdecchia acting as the head winemaker. Vulcano. It grows world-renowned Malvasia.
”Pipoli” Greco-Fiano Basilicata IGT “Carlo Hauner” Salina IGT Cabernet Sauvignon ”Nahla” DOC
”Pipoli” Aglianico del Vulture DOC Salina Bianco IGT Syrah Terra Sicilia ”Amàl” IGP N E W
”Piano del Cerro” Aglianico del Vulture DOC “Hiera” Sicilia Terre di Sicilia IGT
Salina Rosso IGT
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Malvasia delle Lipari ”Passito” DOC
19SOUTHERN ITALY SICILY SICILY SARDINIA PIETRADOLCE VIGNETI ZABÙ JANKARA Pietradolce was established in 2005 on the Vigneti Zabù sits on a hill, Sambuca di Jankara Winery was founded by Renato & Northern slopes of Etna. The vineyards are Sicilia, located in the Belice Valley. The Angela Spanu in 2006 when they purchased composed of stony, sandy loam and some location of Lake Arancio nearby tempers 21 acres in the prestigious sub-zone: Vena di grow pre-phylloxera vines, over 100 years the hot Sicilian summers creating an ideal San Leonardo. The Cannonau and 755 are old. The soil is the result of the numerous microclimate. Founded in 2007, Giuseppe produced from the grand cru of Cannonau eruptions by Mount Etna, which makes the Alfano Burruano is the lead winemaker. in Mamoiada at high altitudes of almost 800 wines unique and minerally-driven. meters above sea level. Etna Bianco DOC “Impari” Sicilia IGT Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Archineri” Etna Bianco DOC Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane DOC Cannonau di Sardegna DOC “Sant’Andrea” Bianco IGT “755” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Etna Rosato DOC Colli del Limbara ”Lu Nieddu” IGT Etna Rosso DOC “Archineri” Etna Rosso DOC “Barbagalli” Etna Rosso DOC “Contrada Rampante” Etna Rosso DOC “Contrada Santo Spirito” Etna Rosso DOC 20
SARDINIA SARDINIA
SANTADI SHARDANA
Founded in 1960, Santadi is the largest Shardana is Neil and Maria Empson’s
vineyard owner in the “del Sulcis” DOC zone tribute to beautiful Sardinia: a full-bodied,
with 1,000 acres of prime, gently rolling voluptuous red from indigenous, pre-
land The President Antonello Pilloni works phylloxera, Carignano grapes, with a small
alongside Riccardo Curreli, Massimo Podda, percentage of Shiraz.
and Gianni Poeta to produce wines deeply
rooted in Sulcis terroir.
Vermentino di Sardegna “Villa Solais” DOC Valli di Porto Pino “Shardana” IGT
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
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CHILE | ELQUI VALLEY NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH
FALERNIA COROFIN
Aldo Olivier Gramola, who has been producing grapes and wine since 1975, founded Corofin is an artisan family wine company
Falernia in 1998 with his cousin Giorgio Flessati, famed Italian oenologist. The winery in Marlborough, New Zealand launched in
is located in the Elqui Valley region of Chile, the Northern-most wine producing region. 2014 by Mike and Anna Paterson. Their sole
The vineyards have a dramatic contrast between day and night temperatures during the ambition is to transmit the voice of the land
ripening season, from an average high of 85°F to an average low of 51°F. This increases the and the season through crafting small single
development of sugars polyphenols and advances the development of aromas and flavors block wines from pinot noir and chardonnay
in the grapes. grapes.
Reserva Product Line Carmenere Gran Reserva ”Settlement Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Chardonnay Reserva Carmenere-Syrah Gran Reserva ”Cowley Family Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Pedro Ximenez Reserva Malbec Gran Reserva
”Churton Vineyard” Pinot Noir
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
22NEW ZEALAND
NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH
MAIN DIVIDE PEGASUS BAY SEVEN TERRACES
Main Divide is the second brand of the Pegasus Bay was founded in the mid-1980s Founded by Neil and Maria Empson, Seven
Donaldson Family. The fruit comes from local by Ivan and Chris Donaldson and their Terraces is a tribute to the couple’s love for
growers who provide grapes that express four sons. The winemaker is their eldest wine. A native Kiwi, Neil takes pride in his
unique regional and varietal characters. The son, Matt Donaldson. The Pegasus Bay heritage and the evolution in the quality of
Donaldson family works closely with these Philosophy has always been to grow grapes Kiwi wines. The Empsons decided to bottle
growers and has significant input into the of the highest quality that fully express the these approachable and fruit-forward wines
vineyards’ management. unique characteristics of their vineyard. as a dedication to the terroirs of New Zealand.
Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir Riesling Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir “Prima Donna”
23EMPSON USA
SPANISH PORTFOLIO
SPAIN | CATALUNYA
SANGRE DE TORO
Founded in 1954 Sangre de Toro is the
ambassador of the Spanish Way of Wine.
Today, people around the world see Sangre
de Toro as a model of quality Spanish
winemaking: an elegant and versatile classic
whose magnificent rebirth reaffirms the
importance of authenticity.
Original
Tempranillo
Rosé
Cava
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SPAIN | CATALUNYA SPAIN | CATALUNYA SPAIN | CATALUNYA
VIÑA ESMERALDA VIÑA SOL 5G
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 Garnacha
Sparkling
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UNITED STATES
PASO ROBLES | CALIFORNIA UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE VALLEY | OREGON UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE VALLEY | OREGON
MCPRICE MYERS NEW PAUL O’BRIEN OREGON TERRITORY
Showcasing the multiple terroirs and Paul O’Brien Winery is the culmination of Oregon Territory was founded in 2015 by
climates of the Central Coast – from Santa twenty years of friendship between two Dyson DeMara and Scott Kelley. The winery
Barbara to Paso Robles, McPrice “Mac” winemakers who came together with the was founded with the intent to showcase
Myers has been crafting high-expression intent to showcase Umpqua Valley’s unique the rich spirit and powerful nature of the
wines of balance, value and place since terroir which boasts over 140 soil types and Umpqua & Willamette Valley that makes
2002. is the most complex in the United States. Oregon so special.
Bull by the Horns Pinot Noir Umpqua Valley Pinot Gris
High on the Hog Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Right Hand Man Pinot Noir Madrona Hill Tempranillo
Pound for Pound
27EMPSON USA
SPIRITS PORTFOLIO
ITALY | SICILY
CITRANGE NEW
Founded on the slopes of Mt. Etna Citrange
is the Farro Family’s first foray into Amaro.
The citrus groves, which are traditional to
the area, are cultivated in the traditional
way, by manual work and in harmony with
the environment, grow clinging to terraces
balanced on dry lavic stone walls.
Amaro Mandarino di Sicilia
Amaro Limone dell’Etna
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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 Gin
Grappa Barolo Mirto
Grappa Bianca Vermouth
Grappa Signorina Camille Vodka
Grappa Moscato
Grappa Paglierina
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