Monday, November 19, 2007

REMY COINTREAU STRIKES DEAL WITH TUSCAN WINEMAKER

Remy Cointreau USA has entered an agreement with Barone Ricasoli to become the exclusive importer of its Tuscan wines to the U.S. Barone’s portfolio includes Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico, Brolio Chianti Classico, Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti del Barone, Casalferro, Campo Ceni, Torricella Chardonnay and Vin Santo. Prior to the deal, Remy’s Italian portfolio consisted of Masi, Vietti and Jacopo Biondi Santi. Financial details were not disclosed.