Folio Fine Wine Partners Bolsters Prestigious Portfolio with Addition of Iconic Tuscan Producer, Isole e Olena
National importer and fine wine marketing agency Folio Fine Wine Partners announced today the addition of Isole e Olena, an estate in Chianti Classico recently purchased by the family-owned EPI Group. This appointment boosts the national importer's presence in luxury wine and capitalizes on Folio's vast experience and success in the Tuscan category. Wines will be available through Folio's national distribution partners starting in May 2023.
NAPA, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National importer and fine wine marketing agency Folio Fine Wine Partners announced today the addition of Isole e Olena, an estate in Chianti Classico recently purchased by the family-owned EPI Group. This appointment boosts the national importer's presence in luxury wine and capitalizes on Folio's vast experience and success in the Tuscan category. Wines will be available through Folio's national distribution partners starting in May 2023.
Folio Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Mondavi stated:
"Since its inception, Folio has invested in building a deep knowledge and respect for the Tuscan category and we're thrilled to add Isole e Olena to our beautiful portfolio of Italian wines. During his almost 50 years at Isole e Olena, Paolo De Marchi has accomplished outstanding results for the estate and for the Chianti Classico region. We are proud to represent these remarkable wines and to further expand the estate's reputation and sales in the U.S. market."
Commenting on the partnership, Isole e Olena CEO Giampiero Bertolini said:
"Isole e Olena has always been close to the US market and already has distribution in many states. I am confident that the partnership with Folio Fine Wine Partners will strengthen our position even further, as we work together to bring the wines of this special estate to wine lovers across the nation. Folio is renowned for their professional and careful approach to the market and we are very happy to place this estate in their hands."
He continued: "The foresight and expertise with which Paolo De Marchi has continued to invest in quality over the years is a characterizing trait of the estate and has led to the creation of wines such as Cepparello, one of the first Super Tuscans, a unique Chardonnay and the Isole e Olena Chianti Classico - all recognized among accounts and consumers for their consistent, distinctive style."
Isole e Olena was founded in 1956 by the De Marchi family and has been widely credited as one of the pioneering estates to bring Chianti Classico to the worldwide recognition it enjoys today. The historic Tuscan property is located in San Donato in Poggio and includes 140 acres of vineyards.
Folio Fine Wine Partners will represent six wines from Isole e Olena, ranging from $35 to $150 SRP: Chianti Classico ($35), Chardonnay ($80), Vin Santo ($85), Syrah ($95), Cabernet Sauvignon ($130), and Cepparello ($150).
Wines will be available nationally through fine wine retailers and restaurants.
For more information, please contact Sofia Mendez-Nunez at [email protected].
About Isole e Olena:
A historical Chianti Classico estate located in the western part of the appellation in San Donato in Poggio, Isole e Olena is composed of 56 hectares of vineyards at 300-500 meters above sea level. Isole e Olena was founded in 1956, when Francesco De Marchi, a lawyer from Piedmont, bought the Tuscan village ("borgo"), comprised of several farming units ("poderi") which were managed by sharecroppers. It was in the mid-seventies, under the guidance of the visionary Paolo De Marchi, son of Francesco, that the estate started its journey towards producing wines of the highest quality for which it is renowned today. The very first vintage of Isole e Olena was crafted by Paolo De Marchi in 1978.
About Folio Fine Wine Partners:
Founded by the Michael Mondavi Family in 2004, Folio Fine Wine Partners is an importer, fine wine agency and producer of quality wines. The Company provides sales, marketing, and public relations services to family-owned producers from the world's premier and emerging wine regions including California, Italy, France, Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Washington State, and Austria. For more information about Folio Fine Wine Partners, visit foliowine.com or social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Media Contact
Sofia Mendez-Nunez, Folio Fine Wine Partners, (707) 256-2720, [email protected]
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