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Trialto Speaking of Wine 2012 - "The Battle of the Wine Jedi" Part I
February 15, 2012
Trialto Speaking of Wine 2012 - "The Battle of the Wine Jedi" Part II
February 15, 2012
A Big Cheque for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
January 31, 2012
The cheque presentation for Trialto’s amazing results for the 2011 Run for the Cure (RFTC) took place on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Vancouver office. The team met with Talea Pecora, Run Director, and Carmin Osborne, Fundraising Officer, of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF).
A total of $17,400 was raised by Trialto’s RFTC team and program with the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB). In BC Liquor Stores in the month of September, $1.50 from the sale of every bottle of Catena Malbec, Catena Cabernet Sauvignon, Alamos Malbec, and Alamos Chardonnay went to the cause.
The next run is September 30, 2012. We can`t wait to present an even bigger cheque for this wonderful cause.A Story about Dog Point Vineyards
January 23, 2012
SAQ Interview series - Telmo Rodriguez, Piero Incisa della Rocchetta and Lodovico Antinori
January 16, 2012
http://blogue.saq.com/cellier/les-vins-de-telmo-rodriguez-le-savoir-faire-espagnol/
http://blogue.saq.com/cellier/tenuta-di-biserno-le-reve-de-lodovico-antinori/
Trialto Wine Group welcomes to Canada an International All Star Team of Winemakers for the Speaking of Wine Seminar Series
January 11, 2012
Vancouver, BC, CANADA – January 14, 2012 - Trialto Wine Group, Canada's leading premium wine import sales and marketing agency, announces that it will soon be hosting a group including many of the most influential names in international winemaking in Canada. Trialto Wine Group will present “Speaking of Wine: a discussion of People, Place and Time” in the following cities; Montreal January 30, Toronto January 31, Calgary February 1, and Vancouver February 2, 2012.
Alberto Antonini, world-renowned Italian winemaker and consultant, says “’Speaking of Wine’ is something we all love to do, so it is a great opportunity to be part of this tour, along with such great colleagues from around the world. This is not something that we are able to do every day, so I’m sure it will be very stimulating. We are all very committed to the goal of sustaining local agricultural traditions and making genuine wines as naturally as possible, so we want to share our passion. And I am sure we will learn a lot too, by meeting people from many different parts of Canada. It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
David Scholefield, VP of Wine Strategy for Trialto Wine Group agrees “We are very proud of the program we have put together and the producers who have agreed to participate. We believe that great wines come from great people, and Laura Catena, Alberto Antonini, Telmo Rodriguez, Paul Dolan, Chris Benziger, Jacques Lurton, Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, and Larry Stone are truly an all-star team. Their collective experience and expertise is incalculable. They will discuss everything from sustainable farming and biodynamics, to carbon neutrality and the ethics of the wine supply chain, to the intellectual and spiritual aspects of wine. It will be an unforgettable experience.”
About Trialto Wine Group Ltd:
Trialto’s maxim is ‘Wines of People, Place and Time’. “The wines we represent are what we call ‘wines of interest’ – they tell a story about the people that make them, the place they come from and the period in which they are made. These stories create value for consumers” says Rick Toller, President of Trialto Wine Group. “This guides our entire business, as the Trialto focus is to source, import, market, and sell wines from premium family-owned wineries located in the world’s finest wine regions. We represent outstanding premium wines from around the world and serve the Canadian market by helping liquor boards, retailers and restaurants source, sell and market these wines. We measure our success by the success of our winery partners and the success of our channel customers.”
For more information, contact:
Richard Dittmar, Vice President of Marketing & Supplier Relations
contact@trialto.com
+1.778. 331. 8999
www.trialto.comRobert Oatley Vineyards, joins Canada's leading premium wine agency, Trialto Wine Group.
December 15, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Robert Oatley Vineyards, Australia’s revolutionary wine maker, has joined with Canada's leading premium wine agency, Trialto Wine Group.
Vancouver, BC, CANADA – December 15, 2011 - Trialto Wine Group, Canada's leading premium wine import sales and marketing agency, announces an expanded partnership with Australia’s Robert Oatley Vineyards, the new wine business of Bob Oatley, the man who took Rosemount Estate to the world. Robert Oatley Vineyards joins the Trialto portfolio in Western Canada, and continues success with Trialto in Quebec.
Robert Oatley Founder, Bob Oatley said, "We are very excited to develop this expanded relationship with Trialto; they are the experts in building brands and we are thrilled that Robert Oatley Vineyards is now a part of their broader family. We believe that Trialto's passion for our wines and their dedication to Robert Oatley Vineyards’ continued success is the key to a great partnership and future. Our shared vision for premium family wines, sustainable and innovative wine making practices will foster a long and successful partnership."
Rick Toller, President of Trialto, agreed that "There’s a ‘seize the day’ air about the Oatley family’s new winery. The Mudgee wine region, the family’s modern viticultural methods, and a thoughtful approach to winemaking combine under Bob’s experienced eye to create a taste and style that will define the next generation of Australian wine. It is an honour for us to expand our relationship that started in Quebec over a year ago. With our commitment to ‘Wines of People, Place and Time™’, and Robert Oatley Vineyards’ values and integrity in its winemaking, it is natural for our teams to come together."
About Robert Oatley Vineyards:
The now five year old Robert Oatley Vineyards marks Bob Oatley’s return to the winemaking business. The company began in 2006, evolving from four of the family’s existing vineyard sites in Mudgee NSW – properties that had been retained since the sale of Rosemount Estate, augmented with the Montrose Winery and 150 year-old Craigmoor property in late 2006 and more recently the Oatley-established Cumbandry Vineyard near Gulgong. Bob Oatley’s homestead and home-block vineyard in Mudgee adjoin the historic Montrose property, comprising a superb vineyard and the region’s largest winery, which was purchased to serve as the family’s winemaking headquarters.The wines are made, bottled and distributed by Robert Oatley Vineyards within Australia, the United States and Canada. Along with a number of valued family members, including elder son Andrew (Sandy) who heads the business, Bob Oatley has augmented his trusted, highly experienced team with a carefully selected mix of new experts, combining experience, knowledge, innovation and enthusiasm to realise the long-term vision for Robert Oatley Vineyards.
About Trialto Wine Group Ltd:
The Trialto philosophy is wines of people, place and time: “The wines we represent tell a story about the people that make them, the place they come from and the period in which they are made,” says President, Rick Toller. “This guides our entire business, as the Trialto focus is to source, import, market and sell wines from premium family-owned wineries representing important wine regions around the world. We represent incredible premium wines from around the world and serve the Canadian market by helping liquor boards, retailers and restaurants source, sell and market these wines,” he continues.” We measure our success by the success of our winery partners and the success of our channel customers.”
For more information, contact:
Richard Dittmar, Vice President of Marketing & Supplier Relations
contact@trialto.com
+1.778. 331.8999
www.trialto.comTrialto's Run for the Cure Team Produces Amazing Results
December 7, 2011
For four years running; Trialto Wine Group ltd., Bodega C
atena, Bodega Alamos, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) have partnered with the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch’s (BCLDB) Marketing Department to raise money create a future without breast cancer by 2020. This year participants across Canada raised over $30 million this year through the CIBC Run for the Cure.
In the month of September, $1.50 from the sale of every bottle of Catena Malbec, Catena Cabernet Sauvignon, Alamos Malbec, and Alamos Chardonnay sold at BCLDB stores in the month of September was donated to the CBCF. A total of $7,400 was raised.
For the second year in a row, Trialto entered its very own
team into the Run. The team consisted of 17 members who raised $10,000 through donations and corporate matching. Trialto would like to thank all of our friends and family for their contributions and support. October 2nd was a beautiful and sunny day. Everyone was in great spirits and ready to run/walk the 5km and did their part to put an end to breast cancer.
This year’s total of $17,400 raised crushed 2010’s total of $11,000! We are looking forward to the cheque presentation ceremony in January.
Trialto would like to thank Bodega Catena and Bodega Alamos and the BCLDB for their on-going support of the CBCF and the CIBC Run for the Cure. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all Trialto team members who participated this year. We are very proud of what we accomplished and can’t wait to see what we can do next year!
Cheers,
Elisabet Helgason
Trialto Run Team CaptainTom Wilson joins Trialto Team, former LCBO Exec to lead business development
December 1, 2011
Canada’s Premium Wine Import Agency Hires Industry Leader
National agency continues to grow and attract top winery partners and wine people
In Short:
Vancouver, Canada, November 8th, 2011: Trialto Wine Group Ltd. announces the hiring of Tom Wilson to the position of Vice President, Business Development. Wilson joins Trialto following a distinguished career with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) highlighted by 19 years leading the LCBO Vintages business unit. This new position supports the national scope of Trialto’s focus on building “Wines of People, Place and Time” across Canada.
In full:
Trialto Wine Group Ltd. has hired Tom Wilson to the position of Vice President, Business Development. In this newly created role, Wilson will help build strong liquor board customer relationships, improve our business processes and continue our portfolio development in support of our pan-Canadian market coverage for our winery partners. Wilson will report to Trialto President Rick Toller and will be based in Trialto’s Toronto office.
Wilson brings over 35 years of industry experience to the Trialto Senior Management Team. He joined the LCBO as a Distribution Analyst and worked through strategic and operational areas of the LCBO leading to his appointment as head of Vintages in 1992. While under his leadership, LCBO Vintages became one of the world leaders in retailing of premium wines and spirits and grew in annual sales from CAD $25 million to CAD $425 million. Wilson has built relationships with the most important wine producers in the world and led a team that kept Vintages at the forefront of wine retailing, marketing and promotions worldwide. Wilson is a native of Toronto, Ontario and is passionate about wine, food and travel.
“This is a very exciting addition to our team at Trialto,” noted Rick Toller, Trialto President. “Tom’s experience in running the premium wine division of one of our largest customers will bring valuable insights and leadership into our organization. As Trialto continues to grow, Tom will help develop the strategies and processes that will ensure we deliver on our mandate to serve our winery partners, customers and valued employees. Tom’s relationships around the world will help make our organization better and will allow us to continue to expand our existing winery relationships across Canada.”
About Trialto:
The Trialto philosophy is wines of people, place and time: “The wines we represent tell a story about the people that make them, the place they come from and the period in which they are made,” says Toller. “This guides our entire business, as the Trialto focus is to source, import, market and sell wines from premium family-owned wineries representing important wine regions around the world. We represent incredible premium wines from around the world and serve the Canadian market by helping liquor boards, retailers and restaurants source, sell and market these wines,” he continues.” We measure our success by the success of our winery partners and the success of our channel customers.”
For more information, contact:
Richard Dittmar, Vice President of Marketing & Supplier Relations
contact@trialto.com
+1.778. 331.8999
www.trialto.comBruce Sanderson visits Azelia and Domenico Clerico
November 29, 2011
Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson visits Trialto partners Azelia and Domenico Clerico in his article titled “More Barolo: Azelia and Domenico Clerico, A highly anticipated visit to the maker of Wine Spectator's 2011 No. 8 Wine of the Year”.
Click here to view his blog. Please note that you have to be a Wine Spectator subscriber to enjoy the article.
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