Tag Archive: Riunite
Frederick Wildman Sharpens Focus On France And Italy Within Evolving Import Market
Majority-owned by Italy’s Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV) and counting several prominent French wineries among its shareholders, New York-based importer and wholesaler Frederick Wildman & Sons has now been in business for 90 years, with current revenues registering about $300 million. Continue reading →
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•Diageo is adding a new entry to its ready-to-serve Cocktail Collection: The Crown Royal Whisky Sour Cocktail with Black Cherry. Continue reading →
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•Palm Bay International has announced the addition of High Heaven Vintners to its portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 22, 2020Interview: Banfi Vintners President And CEO Cristina Mariani-May And COO Rich Andrews
New York-based Banfi Vintners parted ways with Riunite, Bolla, and a number of other well-known Italian wine brands this spring, with those labels moving to Frederick Wildman & Sons. After building Riunite into a multi-million-case brand over the years, Banfi is now revamping its approach to focus sharply on the premium and luxury market, leading with the wines of its flagship Castello Banfi Brunello, as well as other offerings from Tuscany and Piedmont. Banfi’s volume now stands at approximately 1 million cases, according to Impact Databank. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller recently spoke with Banfi president and CEO Cristina Mariani-May and COO Rich Andrews to discuss the new direction of the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 13, 2019Banfi Sharpens Focus On Italy’s Super-Premium Segment
While Italian wine continues to expand in the U.S., Banfi Vintners—whose Italian stable accounts for roughly 80% of its business—has experienced some softness at lower price points of late. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 11, 2018Banfi’s Mariani May Talks Brunello, Prosecco And The Resurgence Of Riunite
New York-based importer Banfi Vintners is aggressively pursuing new trends in the U.S. wine market while staying true to its Italian roots. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 15, 2017
