March 28th – David Abreu and Trinchero Family Estates today announced an innovative alliance surrounding Abreu’s Napa Valley vineyards. David Abreu is Napa Valley’s premiere viticulturist and Trinchero Family Estates is the world’s second-largest family-owned winery, founded in Napa Valley over 75 years ago. Abreu and TFE will be partners in growing and crafting wines from all four of the vineyards that Abreu owns in the Napa Valley. The partnership will commence with the 2024 vintage and will set the stage for a future luxury wine project between Abreu and Trinchero Family Estates.
Abreu is a third-generation rancher who founded Abreu Vineyards in 1980 and has been extremely influential in elevating the quality of wines in Napa Valley through his meticulous style of viticulture in terms of both site selection and farming practices. He owns four vineyard sites – Madrona Ranch, Thorevilos, Cappella and Las Posadas which span Howell Mountain and St. Helena appellations. He farms over 85 acres of pristine vineyards that are known for producing some of Napa’s most collectible wines. David Abreu commented, “This is very exciting. We look forward to partnering with the Trincheros, who have been so committed and engaged within the Napa Valley.”
Trinchero Family Estates remains proudly family-owned and committed to building its portfolio with like minded producers. TFE has grown its luxury capabilities and portfolio significantly in recent years. In 2017 a state-of-the-art facility was created at TFE’s St. Helena site to focus on luxury winemaking. The history and resources of TFE will provide an operational foundation from which the Abreu family can continue to focus on cultivating and maintaining extraordinary vineyard sites and wines that come from those sites which will remain under Abreu ownership. TFE CEO Bob Torkelson commented, “This alliance is one that Trinchero is very proud of, and indicative of our commitment to steadily growing our luxury capabilities with important partners such as David Abreu and his family.”
Abreu and his family will continue to produce their acclaimed Abreu wines which are not part of the TFE portfolio. This unique partnership signifies a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in the wine industry while respecting distinct brands and legacies.
About Trinchero Family Estates Wine & Spirits
The second-largest family-owned winery, Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) comprises more than 50 award-winning wine and spirits brands distributed in nearly 50 countries around the globe. Founded in 1948—when Italian immigrant Mario Trinchero brought his young family from New York City to Napa Valley and purchased an abandoned Prohibition-era winery called Sutter Home in St. Helena—Trinchero Family Estates has been an innovator for 75 years. Today, Trinchero Family Estates remains deeply rooted in Napa Valley, encompassing a broad portfolio of global offerings, including flagship brands Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Ménage à Trois and SEAGLASS Wine Company; luxury brands Trinchero Napa Valley, Napa Cellars and Neyers Vineyards; partner brands Joel Gott Wines, Charles & Charles and Bieler Père et Fils; import brands San Polo, Famiglia Cotarella, Ceretto, Tenuta Regaleali, Angove Family Winemakers, Avissi Prosecco, Echo Bay, Finca Allende and Terras Gauda; and spirits and specialty beverage brands Hanson of Sonoma Organic Vodka, Tres Agaves Organic Tequila, Tres Agaves Organic Cocktail Mixers, Amador Whiskey and Trincheri Vermouth. Learn more at www.tfewines.com.
