Gaja joins Hatch Mansfield portfolio

One of Italy’s leading producers the Gaja family has appointed Hatch Mansfield to be the UK importer of its Gaja, Ca’Marcanda and Pieve Santa Restituta estates.

The new partnership will commence on 1 March and sees Gaja join a portfolio which already boasts Champagne Taittinger, Louis Jadot, Viña Errazuriz, Villa Maria and Jean Luc Colombo among others in its ranks but Gaja is the first Italian agency.

Patrick McGrath MW, managing director of Hatch, said: “We are absolutely delighted to represent the Gaja family estates in the UK, our first Italian producer. It is a very exciting time for Hatch Mansfield.

“Gaja has been at the forefront of revolutionising the Italian wine scene for many years and we are very proud to represent them and to continue building their distribution and profile in the UK. Their reputation is exceptional and they are a perfect addition to our portfolio of premium wines made by family owned businesses.”

Angelo Gaja and his daughter Gaia, added: “After over 30 great years of partnership with Armit Wines, over eight years with Vinum Terra and most recently with Bibendum for the Ca’Marcanda estate, we have taken the decision to consolidate the representation of our three estates under one single importer by appointing Hatch Mansfield as our new guardians in the UK. We are very thankful for the precious efforts of our former agents who grew the presence of our wines in Great Britain.”

“We are looking forward to working with Hatch Mansfield, focusing on delivering an always higher and tailored service to the On Trade and the Fine Wine, Prestige and Independent retail arena.”