LUX Wines, an importer and purveyor of fine wines within an independent division of the E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), announced today that it has been awarded the exclusive rights to distribute Italy's Argiano wines in the United States, beginning June 1, 2017. Argiano is the latest addition to a growing LUX Wines portfolio of elite and iconic brands.  With its own dedicated sales force and marketing department, LUX Wines is committed and well-positioned to represent top-quality wines from the most noteworthy appellations in the world.  

"We are very excited to represent Argiano wines in our LUX Wines portfolio in the U.S.," said Joseph C. Gallo, a Vice President in Gallo's Premium Wine Division.  He added, "For more than five centuries, Argiano has been growing grapes and producing wines that capture the essence of the Sangiovese grape and terroir of Montalcino."