Pasternak Wine Imports Appointed Exclusive U.S. Agent And Importer For Marchesi Fumanelli

HARRISON, N.Y., June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasternak Wine Imports and Marchesi Fumanelli are pleased to announce a new long term distribution agreement for the U.S. market.  Effective July 1, 2014 Pasternak Wine Imports will be the exclusive U.S. Agent and Importer responsible for the marketing and sales of the Marchesi Fumanelli portfolio from the Valpolicella region.

In making the announcement, Pasternak Wine Imports CEO/President, Stephen Brauer commented, 'We are delighted to welcome Marchesi Fumanelli to the Pasternak portfolio. Marchesi Fumanelli produces some of the most acclaimed estate grown Amarone wines from the region and this partnership represents an important first step towards building our Italian fine wine portfolio. We are proud to represent Marchesi Fumanelli, one of Italy's most respected family owned wineries."

Armando Fumanelli, Proprietor and CEO of Marchesi Fumanelli noted, "The U.S. market is a key priority for us and we were looking for a distribution partner who can translate our ambition into results. Pasternak Wine Imports has built a powerful portfolio of fine wines through their marketing and sales acumen with a strong strategic approach to brand building. We look forward to a long and prosperous future with our new partners."

The Marchesi Fumanelli family has cultivated grapes and produced wines from their estate in the heart of Valpolicella since 1470. Fumanelli is one of the region's largest and most historic family owned wineries, having 78 acres of exclusively estate grown fruit, within the walls of their ancient property, eight miles from Verona. As Amarone specialists, they deftly combine traditional and modern techniques to produce authentic expressions of their distinctive terroir.

About Pasternak
Founded in 1988, Pasternak Wine Imports is a national importer of fine wines, focused on partnerships with premium, terroir driven wines from; France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and California. Headquartered in Harrison, NY, the company distributes its fine wine portfolio in all fifty states.

SOURCE Pasternak Wine Imports