A new partnership between Calabria Family Wine Group and Ponting Wines will see the Australian wine brand join the Calabria family’s distribution portfolio.
Founded in 2020, Ponting Wines is the brainchild of Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting and winemaker Ben Riggs. The pair came together to curate a portfolio reflective of Ponting’s life, with Riggs’ expertise ensuring flavour, structure and complexity of the highest quality.
Ponting commented: “My family are excited to partner with another family-owned wine business in the Calabria Family Wine Group. We see obvious synergies and clear opportunities for Ponting Wines, as we look to continue our growth. We look forward to working closely with the Calabria family.”
As of Tuesday, 1 October, Calabria Family Wine Group will take over national distribution of the wine brand, which is currently managed by Saint Wines. The portfolio includes a total of 10 wines of varying styles, all crafted in South Australia and Tasmania.
“We are delighted to welcome Ponting Wines to our distribution portfolio. Ricky’s shared family values of integrity and quality are a natural synergy with our family business,” added Andrew Calabria, Sales & Marketing Director of Calabria Family Wine Group.
Since its launch, Ponting Wines has enjoyed success at domestic and international awards, scooping more than 50 gold medals, most recently for its Ponting The Pinnacle McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 at the International Wines and Spirits Competition.
All wines will be available to order from October 1 via Calabria Family Wine Group.