Wine Portfolio 2023 - EMPSON USA The Art of Fine Wine

EMPSON USA
 The Art of Fine Wine

 “Reaching for Grape-ness”

Wine Portfolio 2023

"No MountainToo High”
This cover series is dedicated to Empson USA owner, Maria Empson, a talented
 artist whose legacy of stunning artwork has paralleled her incredible journey
 through the art of fine wine. Today, Empson USA is honored to share her
 beautiful artwork with you.

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A
IMPORTER
OF THE YEAR
2022
”We are so honored to receive this recognition. Not only does it
validate many years of hard work and dedication, but it’s also the
ultimate recognition for the incredible wineries in our portfolio and
the excellence they continually provide us with.

This award comes the same year we celebrate 50 years in business
as a family-owned company. We also want to take this opportunity
to raise a glass and celebrate the families we have the privilege of
representing each day.” - Tara Empson, CEO & Owner

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OUR STORY ............................................................................................................................... 6

OUR VISION & MISSION .................................................................................................... 7

WHAT WE OFFER ................................................................................................................... 9

NORTHERN ITALY .................................................................................................................. 10

CENTRAL ITALY......................................................................................................................... 15

SOUTHERN ITALY..................................................................................................................... 20

SPAIN............................................................................................................................................. 24

CHILE AND NEW ZEALAND ................................................................................................ 26

UNITED STATES ....................................................................................................................... 28

SPIRITS ......................................................................................................................................... 30

BRAND INDEX............................................................................................................................ 33

SPECIFICATIONS

ORGANIC:

SUSTAINABLE: 
CERTIFIED VEGAN: CV
VEGAN-FRIENDLY: VF

OUR STORY

Empson has been a leading Italian wine exporter for fifty
years. It was founded by Neil and Maria Empson whose
main goal has always been to bring the beauty and culture
of Italy all over the world through its finest wines.

Maria fell for Italy when she attended the Empson specializes in growers who
Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, vowing to emphasize quality and value. Today, they
one day return. Years later, when exploring celebrate their longstanding relationships
Europe with her husband Neil Empson, New – even up to fifty years – with many top
Zealand born and bred, she fell in love all over wineries. It would begin with a leap of faith
again alongside Neil. The young, ambitious that would often grow into a relationship of
couple saw the potential in the many stunning mutual esteem and trust, and in time, would
regions of the country and in the quality wines become pillars of growth and partnership.
produced. Neil, Maria, and their daughter Tara are
 considered leaders in the wine industry and
Neil and Maria were pioneers when they have since expanded their reach across the
founded Empson & Co. in 1972 after a year globe exporting fine wine all over the world.
working as wine brokers. After seeing great
success, they established their US company Now holding the reins, Tara and the entire
in 1991. Today, Empson USA represents Empson team are eager to live up to her
wineries from Italy, New Zealand, Chile, Spain, parents’ legacy by investing and strengthening
and the USA and is focused on expanding the Empson business model while expanding
their portfolio to include many more exciting the company’s global footprint.
domestic and international wine regions.

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OUR VISION
At Empson USA, we are committed to showcasing
wines and spirits of the world that distinctly express
their unique terroirs. As a fine wine company for over
fifty years, we first looked to Italy as the home of wine
excellence and curated a portfolio of first-class Italian
wineries. With the same philosophy and a proactive
approach to today’s wine industry, we have continued
to expand and diversify our global portfolio, while
cultivating a national footprint inclusive of American
wineries. Today, Empson USA represents talented
producers from the New and Old Worlds alike.

Family, integrity, and constant innovation are the
Empson companies’ core values as we evolve towards
the future. Our long-standing dedication to upholding
the highest quality standards comes from our
enthusiasm in providing the most reliable and up-to-
date services that help estates reach the heart of the US
consumer and meet the needs of the American market.

OUR MISSION
Family owned since its foundation in 1991, Empson USA
is an enterprising fine wine importer with a dynamic
portfolio of distinctive estates from Italy, Spain, Chile,
New Zealand, and the USA. Our mission is to discover
and represent carefully selected top-tier brands
worldwide, and to share the “Art of Fine Wine” with our
customers and partners in the US market.

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WHAT WE OFFER

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 the last 50 years, Empson’s commitment
providing competitively priced, high-quality to representing quality wines has never
products. wavered. The Empson family has always
 worked with a highly experienced team and
 always will.

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. Our long-term partnerships are
Logistics. vital to providing continuity of supply to all
 clients.

5. COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION 6. GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Empson USA is dedicated to education The North American headquarters is
and sharing information. Using up-to-the- located in Alexandria, VA, with Empson &
minute tools, we offer marketing materials, Co., Empson Canada, and Empson Japan
and easy access to third-party reviews. proudly supporting the Empson name and
 tradition globally.

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NORTHERN ITALY

PIEDMONT PIEDMONT

EINAUDI GAUDIO BRICCO MONDALINO
Poderi Luigi Einaudi was founded in 1897 by Luigi Einaudi, Italy’s first democratically Gaudio Bricco Mondalino was founded
elected president. Today, the estate is run by his great-grandson Matteo Sardagna Einaudi. in 1973 in the province of Alessandria.
Located in Dogliani, the winery has 172 acres under vine, including vineyards in some of Still family run today, the winery has 44.5
the most sought-after Barolo Crus in Le Langhe. acres under vine and concentrates on local
 varieties only.

Dogliani DOCG Barolo Terlo ”Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG Monferrato Cortese ”L’Amor Cortese” DOC
Vigna Tecc Madonna Delle Grazie Dogliani Barolo ”Cannubi” DOCG Grignolino del Monferrato ”Gaudio” DOC
Superiore DOCG Barolo ”Bussia” DOCG Grignolino del Monferrato ”Bricco Mondalino”
Nebbiolo Langhe DOC Barolo “Monvigliero” DOCG DOC
Barbaresco DOCG Rosso delle Langhe ”Luigi Einaudi” DOC Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Barolo ”Ludo” DOCG Barbera d’Asti ”Il Bergantino” DOCG
 Malvasia di Casorzo ”Dolce Stil Novo” DOC

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PIEDMONT PIEDMONT LOMBARDY

MARCARINI REVERSANTI FERGHETTINA VF
Marcarini was founded in the 1850s in Reversanti was established in 2005. The Ferghettina cultivates 200 hectares over
the province of Cuneo. Today, the winery vineyards are located in Castiglione Falletto, 11 municipalities in Franciacorta. Owner
is owned by Manuel Marchetti and his Barolo, La Morra, and the Barbaresco and Roberto Gatti styles the wines with his
children Elisa, enologist, Andrea, sales and Asti municipalities. The winery focuses on children, enologist Laura and Matteo,
marketing manager, and Chiara who runs showcasing each terroir and highlighting who invented the square-based bottle.
their agriturismo. Marcarini currently has 49 the nuances of the different Piedmont crus. The bottle increases lees contact during
acres under vine, some in historic crus. secondary fermentation.

Roero Arneis DOCG Barolo DOCG Franciacorta Brut DOCG
Dolcetto d’Alba ”Fontanazza” DOC Barbera d’Asti DOCG Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG
Dolcetto d’Alba ”Boschi di Berri” DOC Barbaresco DOCG Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG
Barbera d’Alba ”Ciabot Camerano” DOC Franciacorta ”Milledì” Brut DOCG
Nebbiolo Delle Langhe ”Lasarin” DOC Franciacorta Pas Dosé ”Riserva 33” DOCG
Barolo del Comune di La Morra DOCG Franciacorta Rosé ”Eronero ” Brut DOCG
Barolo ”La Serra” DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut DOCG
Barolo ”Brunate” DOCG
Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Barolo Chinato 11

NORTHERN ITALY

LOMBARDY FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE

MOLO 8 BORTOLUZZI VF FRANZ HAAS
The story of Molo 8 began in 1921 with Using only grapes from their own carefully The Franz Haas estate was founded in
Quirico Decordi Sr. who ran a small eatery tended vineyards and vinifying in their state-of 1880 in the municipalities of Montagna and
and made wines to serve in his restaurant. -the-art winery, the Bortoluzzi family produces Egna. The winery has 148 acres under vine
The acclaim for the wines was so great that quality wines that reflect their combined at strictly high altitudes and focuses on
the family started focusing on winemaking, passion, dedication and commitment to expressing the character and longevity of
moving from simple house wine to crafting excellence. Alessio, Alberto and Angela follow the unique Alto Adige wine zone through a
artisanal wines produced from local grapes. the lead of parents Giovanni and Mireide. wide range of offerings.

Lambrusco Mantovano DOC Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
 Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC
 Chardonnay Venezia Giulia IGT Müller Thurgau “Sofi” Vigneti delle Dolomiti
 Cabernet Franc Venezia Giulia IGT IGT
 Merlot Venezia Giulia IGT Manna Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
 Cabernet Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Nero Alto Adige DOC
 Pinot Nero Schweizer Alto Adige DOC

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TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE VENETO VENETO

LAGARIA CV CANELLA CV CANELLA SPECIALTY VF
Lagaria was founded in 1975 by Neil and Canella was founded in 1947 by Luciano Bottled by the Canella family, Canella
Maria Empson, who focus on offering Canella and was one of the first state-of-the- Specialty focuses on combining zesty
fragrant and well-balanced wines that art winery specializing in Prosecco. Located bubbles with succulent fruit to make
reflect the Dolomite mountain range: crisp in San Donà di Piave, Luciano’s children, colorful cocktails. The wine cocktails are low
and refreshing! Lagaria has two product Alessandra, Lorenzo, Nicoletta, and Monica, in alcohol and have no artificial flavoring or
lines: the Lagaria Lifestyle Line and the now run the winery together with Tommaso, or other additives.
Dolomiti Line. the first Canella of the third generation.

Dolomiti 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
IGT Pinot Noir Brut Rosé

Lifestyle Line Lido Line
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Lido Prosecco Rosé DOC
Chardonnay IGT Lido Prosecco Brut DOC NE W

Merlot Terre Sicilia IGT

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NORTHERN ITALY

VENETO VENETO

CORTE GIACOBBE VF DAL CERO VF NE W

Corte Giacobbe was founded in 1934 when Dal Cero was founded in 1934 when
Augusto Dal Cero purchased his first seven Augusto Dal Cero purchased his first seven
acres. Today, the winery is run by Augusto’s acres. Dal Cero’s Valpolicella estate boasts
grandchildren, Davide, Francesca, and Nico. 25 acres under vine and is known for being
The winery has grown to 100 acres and located on a sort of „terrace” that overlooks
is located between two extinct volcanos, the city of Verona.
Calvarina and Crocetta.

Soave ”Corte Giacobbe” DOC Valpolicella DOC
Soave Superiore ”Runcata” DOCG Ripasso della Valpolicella DOC
Pinot Grigio ”Ramato” delle Venezie DOC Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Amarone

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CENTRAL ITALY

TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY

BOSCARELLI CARPINETA FONTALPINO CIGNALE VF
Founded in 1962, Boscarelli is located in Carpineta Fontalpino was founded in Cignale was created in 1980, when Neil
Montepulciano in Tuscany. Paola De Ferrari 1967 by Italo Cresti. The estate sits just and Maria Empson decided to make their
Corradi owns the estate alongside her outside Siena, in Montaperti, famed for an own Super Tuscan along with Alessandro
two sons, Luca and Nicolò. Together, they 800-year-old battle between Florence and “Sandro” François and his wife, Antonietta,
have achieved an unbroken track record of Siena. Today, the winery is run by Italo’s who own a historic estate in northeastern
vintage-to-vintage consistency and quality children: Filippo and Gioia, renowned female Chianti Classico – one of the region’s finest
that has lasted over half a century. winemaker. They have 27 acres under vine. sites, in Greve in Chianti.

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 Gran selezione “Vigna
Grande” DOCG Montaperto” DOCG NEW
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG Chianti Classico Gran selezione “Vigna
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Dofana” DOCG NE W
”Sotto Casa” DOCG Do ut Des IGT
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ”Il Nocio”
DOCG

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CENTRAL ITALY

TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY

CONTI COSTANTI FULIGNI MARCHESI PANCRAZI
Conti Costanti was founded in 1555 in the Fuligni was founded in 1923 by the Fuligni Marchesi Pancrazi was founded in 1975
province of Siena. Today, Andrea Costanti viscounts, an ancient Venetian family in the province of Florence. The winery is
owns the winery, crafting the wines with who moved to Tuscany around 1770. owned by Giuseppe Pancrazi. The 51 acres
enologist Vittorio Fiore. Costanti currently The present owner is the exquisite Maria of vineyards grow only the best clones
has 25 acres under vine with an average Flora Fuligni, who works side by side with and contain high levels of iron in the soil,
yearly production of about 60,000 bottles. her nephew Roberto Guerrini Fuligni and essential to producing complex Pinot Nero.
 enologist Paolo Vagaggini.

Rosso di Montalcino DOC Rosso di Montalcino ”Ginestreto” DOC Rose di Pinot Nero “Villa Di Bagnolo” IGT
Rosso di Montalcino ”Vermiglio” DOC ”S.J.” Toscana IGT Pinot Noir Toscana “Monte Ferrato” IGT
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Pinot Noir Toscana “Villa di Bagnolo” IGT
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Pinot Noir Riserva Toscana “Vigna
Ardingo Toscana IGT Baragazza” IGT

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TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY

MONTE ANTICO CV SUPREMUS CV ARILLO IN TERRABIANCA VF
Monte Antico was founded in 1977 by Neil Neil and Maria Empson have always In 2019, Adriana and Urs Burkard acquired
and Maria Empson as an ode to Tuscany. favored Tuscany as a winemaking region. the Terrabianca winery, along with its long
Franco Bernabei, a longtime friend of the Collaborating with winemaker Franco history of excellence, injecting new energy
Empsons, is the winemaker and works with Bernabei, they started making Supremus, into the project with fresh ideas and great
them to style the wine, which is a blend with grapes sourced from some of the best enterprise. They have three stunning
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and older vineyards in Tuscany -- up to 50 years properties in Tuscany, precisely in Chianti
Merlot. old. Classico, Maremma and the Val d’Orcia.

Monte Antico Toscana IGT Supremus Toscana IGT Chianti Classico ”Sacello” DOCG NEW

 Campaccio Toscana Rosso IGT
 Campaccio Collezione Toscana Rosso IGT
 Chianti Classico Riserva ”Poggio Croce”
 DOCG N E W

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CENTRAL ITALY

TUSCANY TUSCANY MARCHE

TENUTA MONTECCHIESI CV NEW TOSCOLO CV BUCCI VF
Found in 1934 when Augusto Dal Cero Founded in 1988 by Neil and Maria Ampelio Bucci - a true icon in Marche wine -
purchased his first seven acres, today Empson, Toscolo was a labor of love for began producing wine on the hills of Castelli
Tenuta Montecchiesi boasts 148 acres the pair as they wanted to express their di Jesi in 1970. Since then, the winery has
under vine in the blissful area of Cortona, longtime passion for the Chianti region. worked to maintain the best of Marche’s
where Syrah thrives alongside Sangiovese They called on friend and world-renowned winemaking traditions, while revolutionizing
and other Tuscan and international grapes. winemaker, Franco Bernabei to help style some of Italy’s enological ideas. The winery
 the wines, which combine fruit and finesse. has been organic for decades.

Vermentino Chardonnay Toscana IGT Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG ”Bucci” Classico Verdicchio Classico
Miraly Rosé Toscana IGT Chianti DOCG Superiore dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
 Chianti Classico DOCG ”Villa Bucci” Castelli di Jesi Riserva di
 Verdicchio DOCG
 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
 ”Pongelli” Rosso Piceno DOC
 ”Villa Bucci Rosso” Riserva Rosso Piceno
 DOC

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ABRUZZO

FANTINI 
The Fantini Group is located in Ortona and is fully dedicated to producing high-end wines that capture the territory and its history.
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 Edizione White NEW OPI Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Colline
Chardonnay IGT Teramane Riserva DOCG
Trebbiano D’Abruzzo DOC Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Edizione Cinque 20 Autoctoni
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGT Three Dreamers N E W
 Collection Vino Rosso
Calalenta Pecorino IGT NEW Casale Vecchio Montepulciano DOC
Calalenta Rose NEW

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CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ITALY

ABRUZZO PUGLIA

FEUDUCCIO MATANÉ CV
Feuduccio was founded by Gaetano Lamaletto in 1995 in Abruzzo. Today, Feuduccio Matané was founded in 2008 to highlight
is proudly run by the founders’ son, Camillo Lamaletto, and his son Gaetano. The total the incredible potential of Southern Italy’s
surface under vine is 133 acres, planted on the one-of-a-kind hillsides of Mount Maiella. winemaking scene and in fact, the wines
 are a tribute to the native grapes of Puglia
 and the unique terroir. The winery’s name
 comes from the names of the owners:
 MAria, TAra and NEil.

Fonte Venna Line Feuduccio 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 Line
”Margae” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
”Ursonia” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva
DOC

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SOUTHERN ITALY

SICILY SICILY SICILY

HAUNER LE CASEMATTE MUSÌTA
Carlo Hauner Sr. founded the winery in Le Casematte was founded in 2008 Musìta was founded in the late 1800s by
1968 on the island of Salina, which is part by Gianfranco Sabbatino and Andrea Don Ignazio in Salmei. The location’s hot,
of the Aeolian Islands, located near Sicily. Barzagli, in Faro Superiore near Messina. dry climate leads to excellent aromatic
Today it is run by his son, Carlo Hauner Jr. The flagship wine is the Faro DOC, a tiny wines. Today, the winery is in its fifth
The winery currently has 49 acres of land often-overlooked appellation from the generation and is 100% family-run. There
under vine on mineral-rich volcanic soil in hills overlooking the Strait of Messina. The are 125 acres under vine.
addition to vineyards on Vulcano. winery has 35 acres under vine.

Salina Bianco IGT Grillo IGP Cabernet Sauvignon ”Nahla” DOC
“Carlo Hauner” Salina IGT Nero d’Avola IGP Syrah Terra Sicilia ”Amàl” IGP
“Hiera” Sicilia Terre di Sicilia IGT
Salina Rosso IGT Bianco Terre Siciliane “Peloro” IGP
 Rosso Terre Siciliane “Peloro” IGP
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
 Faro DOC
Malvasia delle Lipari ”Passito” DOC

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SOUTHERN ITALY

SICILY SICILY BASILICATA

PIETRADOLCE VIGNETI ZABÙ VF VIGNETI DEL VULTURE VF
Pietradolce was established in 2005 on the Vigneti Zabù sits on a hill, Sambuca di Vigneti del Vulture was founded in 2009 on
northern slopes of Etna. The vineyards are Sicilia, located in the Belice Valley. The the slopes of Monte Vulture. The winery
largely old – some upwards of 100 years – location of nearby Lake Arancio tempers focuses on showcasing Basilicata’s native
and pre-phylloxera while the many eruptions the hot Sicilian summers creating an ideal varietals, namely Aglianico, Greco, and Fiano,
over the centuries have led to one-of-a-kind microclimate. Founded in 2007, Giuseppe crafted for an international market. Owned
volcanic soils. Thus the wines are unique and Alfano Burruano is the lead winemaker. by the Fantini Group, Dennis Verdecchia is the
mineral driven. head winemaker.

Etna Bianco DOC Sensuale Grillo NEW ”Pipoli” Greco-Fiano Basilicata IGT
Archineri Bianco DOC Sensuale Rosato NEW ”Pipoli” Aglianico del Vulture DOC
“Sant’Andrea” Bianco IGT Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane DOC ”Piano del Cerro” Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Etna Rosato DOC
 “Impari” Sicilia IGT
Etna Rosso DOC
“Archineri” Etna Rosso DOC
“Feudo di Mezzo” Etna Rosso DOC NEW

“Santo Spirito” Etna Rosso DOC
“Rampante” Etna Rosso DOC
“Barbagalli” Etna Rosso DOC

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SARDINIA SARDINIA SARDINIA

JANKARA CV SANTADI SHARDANA VF
Founded in 2006 with 22 acres, Jankara is the Founded in 1960, Santadi is the largest Shardana is Neil and Maria Empson’s
result of a wonderful partnership between vineyard owner in the ”Sulcis” DOC zone tribute to the beautiful island of Sardinia:
the Spanu and Empson families. The winery with 1,000 acres of prime, gently rolling a full-bodied, voluptuous red from
is located in the prestigious Vena di San land. President Antonello Pilloni works indigenous, pre-phylloxera Carignano
Leonardo area but has expanded its range alongside Riccardo Curreli, Massimo Podda, grapes, with a small percentage of Shiraz.
to include three reds from Mamoiada, one of and Gianni Poeta to produce wines deeply
the most sought-after “Grand Crus” rooted in the Sulcis terroir.

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Vermentino di Sardegna “Villa Solais” DOC Shardana Valli di Porto Pino IGT
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Carignano del Sulcis “Grotta Rossa” DOC
“755” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau di Sardegna “Noras” DOC
Colli del Limbara ”Lu Nieddu” IGT Carignano del Sulcis Riserva “Rocca Rubia” DOC
 Carignano del Sulcis Superiore “Terre
 Brune” DOC

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SPAIN

Empson USA has extended its European reach west of Italy into SPAIN | CATALUNYA
Spain, offering affordable, diverse, quality, and terroir-driven
 SANGRE DE TORO CV
wines from an Old-World country whose winemaking history goes
back thousands of years. Today, Spanish winemakers are ever Founded in 1954, Sangre de Toro is the
more talented and skilled, and with hundreds of local varieties, ambassador of the Spanish Way of Wine.
wildly diverse terroirs, and about 70 different winemaking regions, Today, people around the world see Sangre
there’s no shortage of inspiration for some of the world’s most de Toro as a model of quality Spanish
delicious wine. winemaking: an elegant and versatile classic
 whose magnificent rebirth reaffirms the
 importance of authenticity.

 Cava
 Rosé
 Original
 Tempranillo

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SPAIN

SPAIN | CATALUNYA SPAIN | CATALUNYA SPAIN | CATALUNYA

VIÑA ESMERALDA CV VIÑA SOL CV OHLA! CV NEW

Founded in 1976 and inspired by the Founded in 1962, Viña Sol’s timeless appeal, Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your
color of the sea, Viña Esmeralda is pure approachable palate, and ability to pair well table -- with all of the flavor and none of the
seduction and finesse with an elegant and with most dishes has led to its popularity alcohol. Torres’ brand new non-alcoholic
contemporary soul, all paired with floral with thousands of consumers for over half wine is an excellent option for those looking
textures and extraordinary flavor. a century. Today, it is Torres Wines’ number for a high-quality, healthier and flavorful
 one seller by volume worldwide. alternative to standard wine.

Sparkling Mediterranean White Blend Ohla! White
White Ohla! Rosé

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CHILE AND NEW ZEALAND

CHILE | ELQUI VALLEY NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH

FALERNIA COROFIN
Aldo Olivier Gramola, who has been producing wine since 1975, founded Falernia in Corofin is an artisan family wine company
1998 with his cousin Giorgio Flessati, famed Italian enologist. The winery is located in the in Marlborough, New Zealand launched
Elqui Valley region of Chile, the northernmost wine producing region in the country. The in 2014 by Mike and Anna Paterson. Their
vineyards see vast day/night temperature swings during the ripening season -- from an sole ambition is to transmit the voice of the
average high of 85 °F to an average low of 51 °F. This increases the development of sugars land and the season through the crafting of
and polyphenols and advances the development of aromas and flavors in the grapes. small single block wines from Pinot Noir and
 Chardonnay grapes.

Reserva Line Gran Reserva Line ”Settlement Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Pedro Ximenez Reserva Chardonnay Gran Reserva ”Cowley Family Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Carmenere Gran Reserva
 ”Churton Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Chardonnay Reserva Carmenere-Syrah Gran Reserva
Pinot Noir Reserva Syrah Gran Reserva
Carmenere Reserva Malbec Gran Reserva
Syrah Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Top Tier Line
 Carmenere Gran Reserva “Pedriscal”
 Syrah Reserva ”Titon”
 Number One
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NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY NEW ZEALAND | NORTH CANTERBURY NEW ZEALAND | MARLBOROUGH

MAIN DIVIDE PEGASUS BAY SEVEN TERRACES
Main Divide was established by the Ivan and Pegasus Bay was founded in the mid-1980s Founded by Neil and Maria Empson, Seven
Chris Donaldson and their family of Pegasus by Ivan and Chris Donaldson and their Terraces is a tribute to the couple’s love for
Bay fame. The fruit comes from local four sons. The winemaker is their eldest New Zealand wine. A native, Neil takes pride
growers whose goal is to express the unique son, Matt Donaldson. The Pegasus Bay in his heritage and the quality evolution of
regional and varietal character of the grapes. philosophy has always been to grow grapes Kiwi wines. The Empsons decided to bottle
The Donaldson family works closely with the of the highest quality that fully express the these approachable and fruit-forward wines
growersin regards to vineyard management. unique characteristics of their vineyard. as a dedication to the unique terroirs there.

Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir Riesling Pinot Noir
 Chardonnay
 Pinot Noir
 Pinot Noir “Prima Donna”

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UNITED STATES

The New World’s history of winemaking
may be shorter, but is no less NAPA VALLEY | CALIFORNIA PASO ROBLES | CALIFORNIA
interesting and dynamic and US
 HEIMARK VINEYARD NE W MCPRICE MYERS NEW
wineries have shown total dedication to
making delicious and highly marketable After more than two decades as grape Showcasing the multiple terroirs and
wines. From the up-and-coming Paso growers, the Heimark Family decided to climates of the Central Coast – from
Robles to the one-of-a-kind terroirs bottle their own prized grapes. They are Santa Barbara to Paso Robles – the very
 proud to be able to share small-lot fruit charismatic and dedicated McPrice Myers
of the Oregon Valleys, we focus on
 sourced from their vineyard under a family has been crafting high-expression wines of
quality-driven wineries whose brilliant
 label. balance, value and place since 2002.
winemakers are dedicated to their
craft and to representing the unique
characteristics of their wine zone.
 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Hard Working Series
 Bull by the Horns
 High on the Hog
 Right Hand Man
 Pound for Pound

 Beautiful Earth White
 Beautiful Earth Red

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UNITED STATES

PASO ROBLES | CALIFORNIA UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE VALLEY | OREGON UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE VALLEY | OREGON

MAC AND BILLY CELLARS NEW PAUL O’BRIEN OREGON TERRITORY
A Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon made Paul O’Brien Winery is the culmination Oregon Territory was founded in 2015 by
by McPrice Myers and Billy Grant: ”M is a of twenty years of friendship between Dyson DeMara and Scott Kelley. Their aim
tribute to the mavericks; those who came two winemakers who came together to is to showcase the rich spirit and powerful
before us, who farmed this area with grit showcase Umpqua Valley’s unique terroir, nature of the Umpqua and Willamette
and determination, and those who continue which boasts over 140 soil types and is the Valleys -- and everything that makes Oregon
the legacy today with mettle and moxie.” most complex in the United States. wine so special.

M Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
 Pinot Noir Umpqua Valley Pinot Noir
 Pinot Noir Madrona Hill Tempranillo

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SPIRITS

Empson USA offers a range of artisanally made spirits, grappas,
digestifs, each unique for its story, ingredients, production methods, ITALY | SICILY
and flavors. CITRANGE
 Founded in 2019 by the Faro family, Citrange
 is located on Mt. Etna. It offers two unique
 amaros, one made from the finest mandarin
 oranges and the other from lemons, both
 grown on the slopes of the Etna volcano.

 Amaro Mandarino di Sicilia
 Amaro Limone dell’Etna

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SPIRITS

ITALY | ISCHIA ITALY | PIEDMONT ITALY | SARDINIA

ISCHIA SAPORI ROMANO LEVI WILD SARDINIA
Ischia Sapori is located on the island of Founded in 1924 in Neive by Romano and Wild Sardinia is located in the province of
Ischia, which is just off the coast of Naples Lidia Levi, it is owned by Lucio Scaratti and Oristano in Sardinia. Owner Flavio Porcu
near Capri. The Savastano Family is the Luigi Schiappapietra today. The distillery aims to craft spirits using high-quality
island’s first and only producer to bottle uses direct-fire stills to make gorgeous Sardinian ingredients and bottles them in
the incredible flavors, colors, and aromas grappas second to none. The unique labels elegant packaging.
of Ischia’s bounty in the form of all-natural were designed by Romano himself, who
liqueurs. used to hand-paint each one.

“Rucolino” Amaro alla Rucola Grappa Bianca Gin
Limoncello N EW Grappa Moscato Mirto
 Grappa Paglierina Vermouth
 Grappa Signorina Camille Vodka
 Grappa Barbaresco
 Grappa Barolo

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CONTACT US

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P: 703-684-0900

Direct Import Orders: directorders@empsonusa.com
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BRAND INDEX

Arillo in Terrabianca................................. 17 Jankara....................................................... 23 Supremus................................................... 17
Bortoluzzi................................................... 12 Lagaria........................................................ 13 Toscolo....................................................... 18
Boscarelli.................................................... 15 Le Casematte............................................. 21 Vigneti del Vulture.................................... 22
Bucci........................................................... 18 Mac and Billy Cellars................................. 29 Vigneti Zabù .............................................. 22
Canella........................................................ 13 Main Divide................................................ 27 Viña Esmeralda......................................... 25
Canella Specialty....................................... 13 Marcarini.................................................... 11 Viña Sol....................................................... 25
Carpineta Fontalpino................................ 15 Marchesi Pancrazi..................................... 16 Wild Sardinia.............................................. 31
Cignale........................................................ 15 Matané ...................................................... 20
Citrange...................................................... 30 McPrice Myers........................................... 28
Conti Costanti............................................ 16 Molo 8........................................................ 12
Corofin........................................................ 26 Monte Antico............................................. 17
Corte Giacobbe......................................... 14 MusÌta......................................................... 21
Einaudi ....................................................... 10 OHLA!......................................................... 25
Falernia....................................................... 26 Oregon Territory....................................... 29
Fanini.......................................................... 19 Paul O’Brien............................................... 29
Ferghettina................................................ 11 Pegasus Bay............................................... 27
Feuduccio................................................... 20 Pietradolce................................................. 22
Franz Haas................................................. 12 Reversanti.................................................. 11
Fuligni......................................................... 16 Romano Levi.............................................. 31
Gaudio Bricco Mondalino........................ 10 Sangre de Toro.......................................... 24
Hauner....................................................... 21 Santadi....................................................... 23
Heimark...................................................... 28 Seven Terraces.......................................... 27
Ischia Sapori.............................................. 31 Shardana.................................................... 23

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