Abbona Joins the Wildman Italian Portfolio

Exciting Wines from Dogliani and Langhe Added to the Oval of Quality

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Years ago, Frederick Wildman and Sons was known as a “French importer.” But over the years, and into the 21^st century, it has grown immensely, and today, is truly international. Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd., is most privileged to announce the addition of Marziano Abbona, wines from Piedmont, to its portfolio. Offering a range of elegant and approachable wines that combine tradition with a modern style, the Dolcettos, Barberas and Barolos of Marziano Abbona reflect the philosophy of respect for the natural characters of the vineyard and grapes.

“Abbona is a producer from the Dogliani in Northern Italy offering ‘new classics’ that are elegant, sophisticated and handcrafted—very much in line with Wildman’s portfolio of fine wines. “”

“Grapes should be the product of simple, harmonious wine growing,” explained Marziano, third-generation owner of Abbona. “Passion, combined with experience technology and careful wine-making, transform the finest primary material into an accurate expression of the vineyard,” continued Abbona.

The vineyard holdings for Marziano Abbona include some of the finest in the area—42 in total—including Dogliani (25 ha), and in the Barolo communes of Novello (6 ha) and Monforte (11 ha). The Marziano Abbona estate is also home to the rare single-vineyard Dolcetto Superiore, “Papa Celso”—a “tre bicchieri” veteran. Marziano Abbona’s winemaking uses closed stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures with frequent pumping over, to extract more color and less harsh tannins. Early malolactic fermentation is employed to give his wines supple and smooth textures as well as more expressive fruit characters.

The brand will be offered through Wildman’s national business nationally, as well as through the company’s direct distribution business in New York and New Jersey. Suggested retail prices for the entire line will range from $16 for Dolcetto; $20 for Barbera and up to $60 for Barolos.

“The success of Wildman over the years has been our ability to grow with the industry, bring quality brands to the marketplace, and keep up with the trends”, expressed President, Richard Cacciato. “Abbona is a producer from the Dogliani in Northern Italy offering ‘new classics’ that are elegant, sophisticated and handcrafted—very much in line with Wildman’s portfolio of fine wines. “

Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd.— with extensive selections from Italy and France, plus wineries in Argentina, Spain, Germany, Portugal and South Africa, Frederick Wildman and Sons offers a whole world of wine to American wine consumers—the Oval of Quality!

ABOUT FREDERICK WILDMAN AND SONS:

Importers of fine wines and spirits since 1934, Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd., is committed to excellence, and is a major force in the world of wine in the United States. The familiar Wildman oval found on every bottle sold is recognized around the world as a symbol of quality assurance. The company has become what Frederick Wildman's president and CEO Richard Cacciato calls "the biggest little wine company in America."

Frederick Wildman and Sons, ltd., portfolio of brands includes: ITALY: Abbona, Ca’ Bianca, Ca’ Donini, Castello Monaci, Conti Formentini, Folonari, Galtarossa, La Scolca, Lamberti, Le Ragose, Melini, Fattorie Melini, Nino Negri, Pellegrino, Tenuta Rapitala, Re Manfredi, Santa Maria La Palma, Santi; FRANCE: Champagne Pol Roger, Chartreuse, Chateau de Chamirey, Chateau Fuisse/Vincent Selections, Chateau La Lagune, Chateau St. Sulpice, Armand Rousseau, Christian Moreau Pere et Fils, Domaine des Perdrix, Jacques Prieur, Olivier Leflaive, Hugel et Fils, Domaine Potel, Pascal Jolivet, Paul Jaboulet Aine, Stephane Aviron, Vertical Vodka; ARGENTINA: Astica, Broquel, Falling Star, Michel Torino, Trapiche; SPAIN: El Coto de Rioja, Baron de Ley, Museum, Maximo; GERMANY: Egon Muller/Chateau Bela, Wittmann; AUSTRIA: Grooner; AUSTRALIA: Jinda-lee; NEW ZEALAND: Glazebrook; CHILE: Arboleda, Sena; PORTUGAL: Churchill’s and Churchill Estate, SOUTH AFRICA: Backsberg.

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