Niles, IL – June 5, 2023 – Winesellers, Ltd., a second-generation family-owned importer and marketer of fine wines, announces a new partnership with iconic family-owned Italian producer Piccini 1882 as the exclusive U.S importer of the namesake brand, Piccini. Founded by Angiolo Piccini in 1882 and now managed by fourth-generation family members Mario and Martina Piccini, this 130-year-old family estate exports and distributes wines to more than 90 countries and produced more than 32-million bottles in 2022.
Winesellers will focus on a core range of wines from Tuscany, including Brunello di Montalcino and multiple Chianti selections, as well as a collection of wines from various regions throughout Italy. The two most important wines include Memoro Rosso d’Italia (NSRP: $14.99) and Piccini Chianti DOCG “Orange Label” (NSRP: $11.99). In addition, the Prosecco DOC “Orange Label” (NSRP: $17.99), Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC (NSRP: $10.99), Chianti Classico DOCG (NSRP: $17.99), Sasso al Poggio Rosso Toscana IGT (NSRP: $19.99) are available now to customers in the U.S., with an expanded range including their internationally top-selling “Collezione Oro” Chianti DOCG Riserva (NSRP: $15.99) available as soon as August 2023.
“We’re honored to be partnering with an iconic winemaking family like Piccini,” said Adam Sager, Co-President at Winesellers Ltd. “Our mission has always been to deliver an experience of great tasting wines from the best producing regions in the world and at an exceptional value. Piccini is a perfect fit.”
The most widely available wine globally from this family producer is the Piccini Chianti DOCG, which boasts a distinctive and recognizable orange label. Impressively, Piccini controls 28% market share of Chianti and Chianti Classico combined, and consistently ranks as one of Vivino’s top scanning Italian wineries in the world (#2) and has the #1 scanning wine in Italy – Piccini “Collezione Oro” Chianti DOCG Riserva.
This partnership comes at an exciting time for us,” said Mario Piccini, President at Piccini “Our collaboration with Winesellers further strengthens one of our core principles: family. As a company entering its fifth generation, family has consistently been at the heart of our choices and decisions. We are thrilled to share this fundamental value alongside Winesellers, a family-owned business that understands and respects these dynamics. In the wake of this common value, we anticipate embarking on a collective journey of ideas and unwavering passion”.
ABOUT WINESELLERS, LTD.
Founded in 1977 by Yale Sager, Winesellers, Ltd. is a second generation, family-owned and globally recognized importer, and marketer of fine wines to the U.S. market. Our portfolio represents some of the finest quality in their respective price categories, with widespread distribution throughout all 50 states. Our team of sales professionals, intimately familiar with their respective regions of the country, make it possible to sell our products to both remote areas and central markets through a network of distributors renowned for excellent account service and market penetration. For more information, visit www.winesellersltd.com.
ABOUT PICCINI 1882
Piccini 1882 is the wine group of the Piccini family, based in Castellina in Chianti (SI). With its origins deeply rooted in the heart of Chianti Classico, the company’s history traces back to 1882 when our visionary founder, Angiolo Piccini, established a small winery. Over the centuries, the company has garnered an esteemed reputation within the national and international wine arena, solidifying our presence in more than ninety countries across the globe. Over the past year, Piccini 1882 has accomplished a remarkable milestone with a turnover of 110 million euros. The broad Piccini wine portfolio offers a wide selection from various regions of Italy, spanning from Veneto to Sicily. Notably, the iconic Chianti Orange and the prestigious “Collezione Oro” line, featuring the finest Italian appellations, stand out as our flagship wines. Piccini 1882 owns four facilities within the Chianti appellation. Furthermore, the group operates a third facility in Montalcino, in the Brunello hills, as well as another one in the Prosecco lands. For more information, visit https://www.piccini1882.it/en/
