Stoli Group USA Adds Arinzano Estate To Prestige Wine Portfolio

 

 Located in the northeast of Spain between Rioja and Bordeaux, the Arinzano vineyards were first planted in the 11th century. In 2007, Arinzano was the first estate in northern Spain to be named a Vino de Pago (or D.O. Pago), the highest qualification reserved for single estates that produce wines of terroir distinction and character. Current releases of Arinzano include Gran Vino and La Casona.

 

"We are inspired by our success with Achaval-Ferrer in the U.S. to continue to build a singular portfolio of fine wine estates," states Patrick Piana, CEO of Stoli Group USA. "Arinzano is an undiscovered gem from northern Spain, and it represents a new frontier for us led by Manuel Louzada's unparalleled experience and vision."

 

Manuel Louzada holds an agricultural engineering degree and a postgraduate degree in oenology from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, and was most recently the Estate Director of Bodega Numanthia, a critically-acclaimed Moet Hennessy property based in D.O. Toro. Born into a winemaking family, Louzada acquired his passion for vineyards and winemaking from an early age. "Arinzano is a unique place, which stands out as one of the foremost pagos in Spain," notes Louzada. "With our entire luxury wine portfolio, my key role is to develop our vineyards and winemaking to their fullest while also preserving the legacy and beauty we have inherited."