Santa Margherita To Join SM USA Inc. Portfolio

MIAMI, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Margherita Wine Group is pleased to announce that the Santa Margherita brand will be imported and marketed in the United States through its wholly owned subsidiary SM USA Inc. effective January 1, 2016.

Established as one of the most recognizable brands throughout the world, synonymous with ultra premium quality, Italian lifestyle and innovation, Santa Margherita will transition to SM USA Inc. from Terlato Wines International.

"Anthony Terlato has been a driving force in the development of Italian wine in the U.S.," said Gaetano Marzotto, Chairman of the Board for the Santa Margherita Wine Group. "My grandfather's foresight and wine knowledge originated Pinot Grigio, the Terlato family understood its potential as a standalone category, and 36 years of our successful partnership positioned Santa Margherita as the undisputed pioneer and market leader. As we look forward to the transition of Santa Margherita to SM USA Inc., we want to express our gratitude to Anthony Terlato and his family and wish them continued success and prosperity."

SM USA Inc., headquartered in Miami, is comprised of industry veterans led by Vincent Chiaramonte, SM USA Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer. Through its standout leadership team, SM USA Inc. will invest significant resources to continue the education and promotion of ultra premium wines in the United States, highlighting Santa Margherita as well as current portfolio offerings: Torresella, Kettmeir, Lamole di Lamole, Sassoregale, Feudo Zirtari, and Fattoria Sardi.

Import and commercial activities of the Santa Margherita brand will continue to be exclusively managed by Terlato Wines International until the close of December 2015. Effective January 1, 2016, SM USA Inc. will add the Santa Margherita brand to its portfolio.

For more information on Santa Margherita, please visit www.santamargherita.com.

About SM USA Inc.

The SM USA Inc. portfolio currently features six world-renowned wineries including Torresella, Kettmeir, Lamole di Lamole, Sassoregale, Feudo Zirtari and Fattoria Sardi, operating in regions across Italy. The product portfolio is a dynamic and diverse mosaic of Italy's finest wine areas including Veneto, Alto Adige, Tuscany and Sicily.

SM USA Inc.'s mission is to deliver satisfying, pleasurable experiences pairing their wines with food, as well as to establish its brands around the U.S. as leaders in Italian food and wine culture.

SOURCE SM USA Inc.

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