Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. Signs Exclusive U.S. Import Agreement with Barone Ricasoli Wines

20/11/07 Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Barone Ricasoli to become the exclusive importer of its Tuscan wines to the United States. The deal includes Barone Ricasoli's portfolio of wines including Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico, Brolio Chianti Classico, Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti del Barone, Casalferro, Campo Ceni, Torricella Chardonnay and Vin Santo. This expands Remy Cointreau USA's already extensive Italian wine portfolio which consists of Masi, Vietti and Jacopo Biondi Santi.

Francesco Ricasoli, Current Owner and Managing Director of Barone Ricasoli, said, "We're confident that this partnership between Barone Ricasoli -- its history, its wines -- and Remy Cointreau USA, a multinational company with European roots and an American drive, is the beginning of a new era that will allow us to communicate our philosophy and identity to our consumers, contributing to the mutual success of both companies."

Thomas F. Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Remy Cointreau USA said, "Barone Ricasoli has established themselves as a legendary producer of top quality Tuscan wines, making them the perfect fit for our existing super-premium wine portfolio. My team is very excited to work with such an outstanding winery and implement our extensive experience with Tuscan wines as we continue to build upon this portfolio."