MAISONS MARQUES & DOMAINES TO IMPORT LEGENDARY RIOJA WINE
The U.S. subsidiary of Champagne Louis Roederer, Maisons Marques & Domaines USA, says it will be the sole U.S. distributor of legendary Rioja's wine estate Marques de Murrieta and Galicia's Pazo Barantes beginning January 1st, 2008. Financial details were not included.
Marques de Murrieta is named after Luciano de Murrieta, who established the estate in 1852 in the world renowned Rioja region of Spain and was a founding father of modern Rioja winemaking. Today V. Dalmau Cebrian-Sagarriga Suarez-Llanos, Count of Creixell, leads the family-owned company, which has undertaken an approximately $50 million renovation and upgrade of its vineyards and historical landmark facilities in both Rioja and Galicia. The major reconstruction will namely include installation of state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, revamping the historical cellars and hospitality areas.
Marques de Murrieta is named after Luciano de Murrieta, who established the estate in 1852 in the world renowned Rioja region of Spain and was a founding father of modern Rioja winemaking. Today V. Dalmau Cebrian-Sagarriga Suarez-Llanos, Count of Creixell, leads the family-owned company, which has undertaken an approximately $50 million renovation and upgrade of its vineyards and historical landmark facilities in both Rioja and Galicia. The major reconstruction will namely include installation of state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, revamping the historical cellars and hospitality areas.
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