Wein-Plus Magazine - Majority shareholding in Avignonesi sold

Tuscany

08.08.2008

Majority shareholding in Avignonesi sold

The majority shareholding in the Italian wine company Avignonesi has been sold to a Belgian businesswoman.

The Avignonesi estate, famer its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, was sold to Belgian businesswoman Virginie Saverys for an undisclosed sum. The previous owners, the Falvo family, retains a minority shareholding, and will continue to be responsible for winemaking and for the operation of the business. (WF)

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