Santa Margherita USA has agreed to enter into a distribution agreement with Masi Agricola. Effective April 1, 2020 Santa Margherita USA will provide sales and marketing services for Masi throughout the United States. 

Established in 2014, Santa Margherita USA is the US subsidiary of Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo.   Founded in 1935 by Count Gaetano Marzotto, the Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo holds a long tradition of forward-thinking winemaking, production methods and investments in the wine industry.   The current generation, brothers Gaetano, Stefano, Nicolò and Luca, continue the Marzotto family legacy with a mosaic of estates in some of the most beautiful wine-producing regions in Italy.  These estates include Santa Margherita, Torresella, Kettmeir, Ca' del Bosco, Cà Maiol, Feudo Zirtari, Lamole di Lamole, Tenuta Sassoregale and Cantina Mesa.  Together they represent one of the most significant clusters in the Italian wine sector.

Masi's history dates back to the 1770's when the Boscaini Family purchased vineyards in the "Vaio dei Masi". They are known for their flagship Costasera Amarone, single vineyard crus,  and their expertise in the Appassimento method.   Currently run by the sixth and seventh generations, with over 200 years of winemaking expertise, Masi is a global leader in Venetian winemaking and innovation.

"Our common values for great winemaking, regional specialization, and deep respect to the land make Masi a great and synergistic fit for the Santa Margherita USA portfolio," said Vincent Chiaramonte, President, and CEO, "We are excited to have them join our team and our family."

Federico Girotto, CEO Masi Agricola adds, "Together with Santa Margherita USA as our importer, we believe there is a bright future for Masi and we complement their current portfolio.   We are pleased to join them and build our business in the US."

Withers LLP represented Santa Margherita USA in the negotiation of this agreement.
Masi Agricola was assisted in the agreement by Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP law firm of New York.

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