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Lamberto Frescobaldi On Acquisitions, Tariffs, and Opportunities In The U.S.

Marchesi Frescobaldi, with annual sales of $171 million, of which about 16% comes from the U.S., is one of Italy’s most venerable wine companies. The portfolio spans Tuscan estates such as Castello Pomino, Castello Nipozzano, Tenuta Perano, Tenuta Castiglioni, Tenuta CastelGiocondo, Tenuta Ammiraglia, Remole, Tenuta Calimaia, and Gorgona, along with Ornellaia and Masseto in Bolgheri, Tenuta Luce in Montalcino, and Attems in the Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia). Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 24, 2025

Vintus Taps Breakthru In California Market

New York-based importer and marketer Vintus has aligned with Breakthru Beverage Group in the California market, effective September 1, following the news that RNDC will be exiting the Golden State. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2025

News Briefs for September 7, 2021

•Republic National Distributing Company has announced a new sales division, LibDib@RNDC TX. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 7, 2021

News Briefs for March 29, 2021

•Edrington Americas has named Raul Gonzalez as managing director, USA, among a number of other appointments to its Americas leadership team. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 29, 2021

Interview: Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi CEO Giovanni Geddes Filicaja

With a prestigious Italian portfolio including Frescobaldi, Ornellaia, Masseto, Luce della Vite, Danzante and Attems, Tuscany-based Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi has posted impressive sales growth recently, including a 19% jump in the U.S. market last year. Globally, the company’s wine sales rose 4.3% in 2013 to €84 million ($105m), on volume of about 10 million bottles, and it’s projecting a 6% global advance this year. In the U.S., which accounts for around 15% of revenue, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi’s wines are handled by Folio Fine Wine Partners. Shanken News Daily senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently met with company CEO Giovanni Geddes Filicaja to get an update on progress and discuss the group’s plans for the year ahead. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 20, 2014

Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Sees U.S. Sales Surge 19%

Italy’s Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi says it enjoyed strong growth in the U.S. market in 2013, with shipment value jumping 19%. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 30, 2014