Santa Margherita USA Expands Partnership with Breakthru Beverage
Feb. 27, 2017
New York, NY – Santa Margherita USA, a fine-wine import company representing premium and ultra-premium wine estates from Italy, announced today it is expanding its sales partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group (“Breakthru”). Through the new agreement, Breakthru will now distribute Santa Margherita’s full portfolio in Illinois and Delaware and will continue their relationship in Maryland, Washington D.C. and Colorado. Santa Margherita USA wines distributed by Breakthru include a range of varietals including Santa Margherita Prosecco Valdobbiadene, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige and Santa Margherita Cabernet Sauvignon.
“Our company vision has always been to become the most progressive and active supplier in the U.S. We are excited that consumer demand for our wines continues to grow and that we are in the positive position to meet those demands,” said Vincent Chiaramonte, CEO of Santa Margherita USA. “We have an incredible amount of pride in the Santa Margherita brand and we look forward to expanding our relationship with Breakthru Beverage Group as we continue to distinguish ourselves as purveyors of fine Italian wines.”
Founded in 1935, Santa Margherita, the flagship brand, has been contributing to the international success of premium quality Italian wine for more than 80 years. This success has deep roots and strong bonds, guided by Santa Margherita’s founder, Count Gaetano Marzotto. In 2014, the Marzotto family expanded upon their wine portfolio with the establishment of Santa Margherita USA, their wholly-owned United States import company.
Santa Margherita wines combine absolute loyalty to the distinctive grape variety and individual territory characteristics, with an approachability that makes them the ideal complement for Italian and international cuisine. Compatibility paired with a pleasant flavor are signature traits embodied in all Santa Margherita wines.
“Santa Margherita USA holds a highly-respected reputation as one of the leading ambassadors of Italian wine excellence on an international scale,” said Greg Baird, President and CEO of Breakthru Beverage Group. “We are excited to grow our already strong relationship with a passionate, knowledgeable wine supplier and we look forward to bringing their celebrated portfolio to a larger audience.”
About Breakthru Beverage Group
Breakthru Beverage was formed by joining substantial holdings of The Charmer Sunbelt Group and Wirtz Beverage Group. The company employs more than 7,000 associates, and has operations across the US and Canada. For more information, visit www.BreakthruBev.com
About Santa Margherita USA, Inc.
Santa Margherita USA Inc.’s portfolio currently features seven world-renowned wineries including Santa Margherita, Torresella, Kettmeir, Lamole di Lamole, Sassoregale, Feudo Zirtari and Fattoria Sardi, operating in regions across Italy. The product portfolio is a dynamic and diverse mosaic of Italy’s finest wine areas including Veneto, Alto Adige, Tuscany and Sicily.
Santa Margherita USA Inc.’s mission is to deliver satisfying, pleasurable experiences pairing their wines with food, as well as to establish its brands as leaders in Italian food and wine culture. For more information, visit www.santamargheritausa.com.