Mendota Heights, Minn.–January 30, 2020 – Prestige Beverage Group announced today that it is now the exclusive U.S. importer for Doña Paula and its range of award-winning, premium Argentinian wines. Prestige will be responsible for the importing and sales of the entire Doña Paula portfolio, including Doña Paula Estate.
“We are excited to become the new U.S. partner for Doña Paula and look forward to adding their premium wines to our growing wine portfolio at Prestige,” said Mike Morgan, President of Prestige Beverage Group. “Doña Paula has built great momentum in the U.S. and we look forward to building upon it as more Americans are introduced to wines from Argentina.”
Doña Paula, one of Argentina’s most esteemed estate wineries, crafts all its wines exclusively from its own vineyard holdings—over 1,700 acres in the premium areas of Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valleys within the Mendoza region. Every acre is certified as sustainably managed. While Malbec is Doña Paula’s main focus, the brand has made innovation a priority with successful plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc, amongst others, adding breadth and diversity to traditional Argentinian offerings. This unparalleled focus on quality has led to over 140 90+ point ratings from leading industry organizations.
“The expertise and knowledge of Prestige Beverage Group, together with its leadership in the industry, will allow us to capitalize on new opportunities in this fast-paced market and take Doña Paula to new heights,” said Andrés Lavados, CEO of Santa Rita Estates, which owns Doña Paula. “We are thrilled to be joining forces with the Prestige team to bolster Doña Paula’s presence in our most critical market.”
Doña Paula is the latest addition to the growing Prestige Beverage Group portfolio of award-winning wines from around the world, including Risata Wines, Yes Way Rosé, Le Grand Noir and Astoria Wines.
About Prestige Beverage Group
Founded in 1974, Prestige Beverage Group is an industry leading importer and brand innovator of award-winning wines and spirits from around the globe including Italy, France, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Prestige Beverage Group’s portfolio of 70-plus brands includes KINKY Beverages, Risata Wines, Yes Way Rosé and Joia Spirit.
From product conception and brand development, to packaging design and engaging marketing initiatives, Prestige Beverage Group continues to meet consumer preferences and anticipate industry trends. Headquartered in Mendota Heights, MN, the company prides itself in creating an environment that promotes integrity, teamwork, excellence, passion, innovation and a strong work ethic. Learn more at www.prestigebevgroup.com.
About Santa Rita Estates
Santa Rita Estates is comprised of four South American wine brands including Doña Paula from Argentina. The Santa Rita Estates team of winemakers and viticulturists are dedicated to producing the best quality wines Chile and Argentina can offer from a diverse range of terroirs, always keeping sustainability at the top of the agenda in every part of the process. From the vineyards to final distribution, Santa Rita Estates has a fully integrated environmental and commercial sustainability program in place. Learn more at www.santaritaestates.cl.
