The collaborative agreement will increase market share by 18 states and establish a mutually beneficial decade ahead.
Napa, CA, April 5, 2023 – Raventós Codorníu, the oldest winegrowing business in Spain and discoverer of the quality sparkling wine known today as Cava, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors in the United States. RNDC will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the fifteen wineries that form the wine group.
This national alliance has been signed into effect on April 1, 2023, marking the beginning of the portfolio transition from the current market share of nine states to twenty-seven states plus Washington D.C., an extensive list that will include Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.
“Raventós Codorníu is very pleased to start this partnership with RNDC, a widely renowned team of wine and spirits experts,” said Mike Jackson, President of Raventós Codorníu North America. “With this tactical agreement, we further our mission to accelerate growth for the Raventós Codorníu portfolio and deliver the very best sustainable, luxury wines and Cavas to consumers all across the U.S.”, said Sergio Fuster, CEO of Raventós Codorníu.
RNDC, with roots extending pre-Prohibition, is an expert in the process and craft of alcoholic beverage production and serves as a brand-building and product expert liaison between suppliers and those who sell or serve alcoholic beverages. Beginning May 1, 2023, the exclusive contract with RNDC further solidifies Raventós Codorníu’s commitment to reaching more conscientious wine consumers in the United States.
About Raventós Codorníu
Raventós Codorníu is Spain’s oldest producer of wines and Cavas and is a symbol of continuity, innovation, and regional identity. The company has five centuries of history and experience, combining tradition and modernity to build a portfolio of wineries which are leaders in their respective regions. With close to 7,500 acres of estate vineyards and 15 prestigious wineries spread across Spain, Argentina, and California, Raventós Codorníu is one of the world’s leaders in viticulture and winemaking expertise,
continually evolving to meet the growing demand for exceptional Cavas and wines. raventoscodorniu.com/en
