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Prosecco Players Lead Impact’s Imported Wine Hot Brands

With Prosecco surging ahead in the U.S. market, this year’s Impact “Hot Brands” imported wine lineup is dominated by entries representing that rising category—which accounted for nearly half of the 22 honorees. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 4, 2016

Pinot Grigio, Prosecco Propel Constellation’s Ruffino To New Heights

Since acquiring full control of Ruffino in 2011, Constellation has thrust the Italian wine brand into high gear in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 8, 2016

News Briefs for October 7, 2015

•Constellation Brands achieved solid sales growth in its second quarter, propelled by a double-digit increase for its beer business. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 7, 2015

Bevy Of Promising Imported Wine Labels Attain Impact “Hot Prospect” Status

The imported wine category has followed an up-and-down road over the past few years in the U.S. market, with bottled import shipments finishing only marginally higher in 2014 than they were in 2010. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 1, 2015

Italian Standout Stella Rosa Gaining Steam Among Imported Wine Leaders

After a three-year period in which it added nearly half a million cases in volume, Italy’s Stella Rosa has grown to become the U.S. market’s third-ranked imported wine brand above $10 a 750-ml., following Ruffino (Constellation) and Alamos (E.&J. Gallo). Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 25, 2015

Constellation Posts 7% Sales Rise In First Quarter

Driven by continuing growth across its beer business and an improvement in wine and spirits depletions, Constellation saw net sales increase 7% to $1.6 billion in its fiscal first quarter, ended in May. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 1, 2015

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