ALEXANDRIA, VA, JANUARY 14, 2020 – Fine Italian wine importer, Empson USA has announced its annual “Barolo Brunello Barbaresco Tour,” which will take place January 23 – January 30. Highlighting the great reds of Northern Italy, Empson USA will celebrate its renowned Barolo, Brunello and Barbaresco producers during a multi-city celebration of events and tastings around the United States.
“We are proud to represent these remarkable families and excited to showcase these superb vintages,” Empson USA CEO, Tara Empson said. “The Barolo 2016 and Brunello 2015 vintages are reputed to be one of the best releases in decades, featuring a harmonious balance between an abundantly healthy harvest and impeccable vinification. With the ever-changing global weather patterns and the constant battles that are being faced in many areas in Italy, we see a team effort between mother nature and our distinguished producers.”
The Barolo Brunello Barbaresco Tour has planned stops in seven major markets: Dallas, Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Ore. and Denver, and will include 9 of the company’s prestigious producers of Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino and Barbaresco, including: Bongiovanni, Ca’ Rome’, Conterno Fantino, Einaudi, Gaudio Bricco Mondalino, Marcarini (Piedmont), Boscarelli, Cignale, Costanti and Fuligni (Tuscany).
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak and taste with winemakers behind these celebrated brands and put their knowledge of Italian wine to the test alongside Empson USA wine specialists and CEO, Tara Empson, with each experience guaranteed to educate and captivate every palate. Tour activities below:
January 23 | Happiest Hour | Dallas, TX
Deep Dive Nebbiolo Wine Seminar
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
RSVP to https://conta.cc/2tBTaJx
January 23 | Happiest Hour | Dallas, TX
BBQ Lunch & Tasting
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
RSVP to dsavage@mexcor.com
January 24 | Ferraro’s | Las Vegas, NV
11:00 PM – 2:00 AM
RSVP to Fabio Longano
flongano@empsonusa.com
January 24 | Bella Italia West | Fort Worth, TX
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
RSVP to dsavage@mexcor.com
January 27 | Eataly | Los Angeles, CA
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
RSVP to Roberto Cardella
rcardella@empsonusa.com
January 28 | Press Club | San Francisco, CA
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
RSVP to Enzo Duscenne
eduscenne@empsonusa.com
January 29 | Coopers Hall | Portland, OR
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
RSVP to Fabio Longano
flongano@empsonusa.com
January 30 | Jacquard Hotel | Denver, CO
RSVP to Fabio Longano
flongano@empsonusa.com
More information about Empson USA’s Barolo Brunello Barbaresco Tour can be found online at www.empsonusa.com. To stay up-to-date on tour activities, following @EmpsonUSA.
About Empson USA
For over 47 years, Empson has specialized in the art of fine wine. As an importer of top quality, distinctive, family-owned estates, Empson USA provides service to wine and spirits brands from Italy, New Zealand and Chile. Wines from Italy include: Bellafonte, Bellini, Bongiovanni, Bortoluzzi, Boscarelli, Bucci, Ca’ Rome’, Canella, Carpineta Fontalpino, Cignale, Conterno Fantino, Corte Giacobbe, Costanti, Costaripa, Einaudi, Fantini, Ferghettina, Franz Haas, Fuligni, Gaudio Bricco Mondalino, Hauner, IL Feuduccio, Jankara, Lagaria, Le Casematte, Marcarini, Marchesi Pancrazi, Matane, Mimosa, Molo 8, Monte Antico, Musita, Pietradolce, Reversanti, Rossini, Santadi, Shardana, Speri, Supremus, Terrabianca, Toscolo, Vigneti del Vulture, Vigneti Zabu and Viziato.