January 2012—Frederick Wildman and Sons, LTD. is most privileged to announce its newest member to enter its Italian Estates portfolio: Cavicchioli, the leading producer of premium sweet red sparkling wine in Italy. The Cavicchioli 1928 Lambrusco Emilia Dolce IGT will join the ‘sweet red wine’ craze and ride the wave of success that has taken the US by storm in a very short time.

As value brands continue to appear by leaps and bounds in retail stores and restaurants across the nation, so is the sweet, red and ‘frizzante’ category riding the same wave. “A return to what was once one of the few Italian varietals available in the states,” commented Francine Kowalsky, Director of Marketing—National Brands, “is making its way back into the marketplace in a big way! Approachable, thirst-quenching wines that are different and fun,” continued Francine, “are now hip again, and at the very reasonable price of about $8, hard to overlook.”

Cavicchioli was founded in 1928 by Umberto Cavicchioli, grandfather to brothers Sandro, the winemaker, and Claudio, the company’s General Manager. “We have no doubt that the Cavicchioli brand will be embraced by the trade and consumers in no time,” said Richard Cacciato, President of Frederick Wildman and Sons. “A sweet, thirst-quenching, perfectly-priced red wine to go with all types of cuisines (it’s also a nice alternative to beer…), and under $10, is sure to be a hit across all state lines.” 

The Cavicchioli 1928 Emilia Lambrusco Dolce IGT will be offered through Wildman’s network of national distributors and will be available in 750ml as well as 1.5L bottling at a suggested retail price $7.99 and $10.99, respectively.

For more information on Cavicchioli and all Frederick Wildman wines, please contact

Odila Galer-Noel at (212) 355-0700. visit www.frederickwildman.com

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd., is pleased to announce the appointment as national importer for Marchesi di Barolo wines. The addition of this prestigious family property to the Wildman portfolio is in perfect harmony with its present highly regarded estates representing the premium wine growing areas around the world.

"We are delighted with the addition of such a respected estate," said Wildman President, Richard Cacciato. "We have long observed this Barolo property from afar and are very proud they have chosen to become part of our family. We look forward to collaborating with our distributor partners in developing this prestigious estate."

WineWave, Importers and Marketers of Italian Wines, will act as the exclusive US brand agent for Marchesi di Barolo. The line includes the estate's most treasured single-vineyard wines such as Barolo Cannubi and Barolo Sarmassa and it extends to the exceptional value range to include Gavi, Barberas, Dolcettos and Moscatos.

Jack Cacciato, President of WineWave added, "On a personal note, I am enthusiastic to work alongside my brother, Richie, as this will be the first time in our long careers in the wine and spirits industry, that we will be collaborating in a business relationship."

"The US Fine Wine market is very important to us on all levels," said Anna and Ernesto Abbona, owner of Marchesi di Barolo. "And the continued association with WineWave and the new involvement with Wildman will give us an enhanced ability to grow our brand in the world's number one consumer market."

The new partnership between Marchesi di Barolo and Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd., is an exciting start to 2012 and a move towards many more years of building Wildman's Italian estates portfolio.

For more information Marchesi de Barolo and Wildman wines please contact Odila Galer-Noel at 1-800-RED WINE x911 and visit www.frederickwildman.com.