LAKE BLUFF, Ill., Dec. 18,
2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Terlato Wines today announced a
new partnership to import Epsilon, a new Italian sparkling rose
wine from the Veneto region. The
long-term agreement with the Cecchetto family deepens the Terlato
Italian portfolio with a popular varietal (sparkling rose) and a
modern brand with substantial growth potential.
Epsilon is produced by the Cecchetto family, owners of the
acclaimed Ca di Rajo winery, situated near the Piave River in the
fertile countryside of Treviso, Italy. The Cecchetto family has worked
for decades, transforming the land on which Ca di Rajo is located,
into world-class vineyards producing exceptional wines.
Simone Cecchetto, a third-generation
family member, created Epsilon as a way to offer Millennials a fun,
high-quality sparkling wine with impressive heritage (the Ca di
Rajo vineyards and winery are home to Roman ruins dating back to
1506).
"We're excited about launching Epsilon in the U.S.," said
Terlato Wines Chief Executive William A.
Terlato. "Rose is hot, sparkling wine is hot and sparkling
rose is enjoying huge popularity right now, especially among
Millennials. We see Epsilon as the go-to choice for sparkling at
the pool, the beach, the club, or at home. Simone has done a
great job of creating a modern brand with historic roots."
"We are extremely pleased to be working with the Terlato
family," said Simone
Cecchetto. "Terlato Wines is known throughout the world
as the leading luxury importer in the U.S., and we know our
partnership will help Epsilon have great success in the U.S.
Terlato also has a great command of the Millennial market, making
them the perfect fit for us."
Epsilon comes in a striking metallic bottle conceived by a
Milan-based design team. The
wine is produced from Raboso, Pinot Noir and Glera grapes, and
offers a refined balance of acid and sugar, with subtle notes of
strawberry and green apples. It will launch in key markets
throughout the U.S. in early 2015. The suggested retail price
is $30.
Terlato Wines has a global portfolio of more than 70 brands from
world class wine producers in more than a dozen countries and
controls a 20 percent market share of wines $20 and up in the U.S. Terlato Wines garners more
90+ ratings than any wine company in the world and is a division of
the Terlato Wine Group, the parent company comprising several small
businesses specializing in the marketing and production of
exceptional wines. Owned and operated by the Terlato family for
four generations, the Group also includes the family's winery
investments and partnerships in some of the world's most esteemed
wine regions including: Napa
Valley; Sonoma County; Sta.
Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County; Victoria, Australia; the Rhone Valley in
France and; Montalcino,
Italy.
The Terlato Wines portfolio of brands includes:Napa Valley: Chimney Rock,
EPISODE, Galaxy, Jack Nicklaus
Wines, Luke Donald
Collection, Markham Vineyards, Rutherford Hill, Tangley
Oaks, Terlato Family Vineyards; Sonoma County: Alderbrook,
Giarrusso, Hanna, Rochioli, The Federalist, Terlato Family
Vineyards; Santa Barbara
County: Flor de Campo, Sanford; California
Appellation: Glass Mountain, Greystone Cellars,
Mike Ditka Wines, Seven
Daughters; Oregon: Sokol Blosser;
Washington State:
Grace Lane; Argentina: Cuarto Dominio, Tamari;
Australia: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, the Lucky
Country, Twelftree, Two Hands; Austria: Kracher; Canada: Peller Estates; Chile: Lapostolle; France: Belleruche by M. Chapoutier,
Champagne Bollinger, Chateau de Sancerre, Chateau Timberlay,
Chanson Pere & Fils, Domaine
Ramonet, Langlois-Chateau, M. Chapoutier, MARIUS, Mischief
& Mayhem; Greece:
Boutari, Elios; Italy:
Anselmi, Berlucchi, Ca'Marcanda (GAJA Toscana), Cecchi,
Colavita, Cusumano, Epsilon, Fizz 56, GAJA, Goretti, Il Poggione,
Mazzoni (Toscana), Nino Franco,
Santa Margherita, Torresella,;
Japan: Shimizu-no-mai Sake;
Mediterranean: Elios; New
Zealand: Loveblock, Turning Heads, Wairau River;
South Africa: Anthonij
Rupert, Ernie Els, Guardian Peak, Protea, Rust en Vrede;
Spain: Bodegas
Valdemar, Marco Abella.
Artisan Spirits: Adelphi Selections Scotch, Distillatorio
Nonino (Grappa), Don Pancho Origenes Rum, Heartland Prohibition
Gin, Langley's No. 8 Gin; Marnier
Cognac, Riazul Tequila, Spring Mill
Bourbon, Tigre Blanc Vodka and Tiramisu Liqueur.
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