Ruffino Files Suit Seeking to Block Constellation

Dear Client: WSD has learned that Constellation Brands is seeking to terminate its exclusive importation agreement with Italian wine producer Ruffino on the grounds that it violated their contract. How so? Because it was one of the wineries charged by the Italian government for using grapes grown in vineyards not registered as Chianti Classico DOCG in its Chianti Classico wine back in 2005. However, Ruffino says Constellation does not have grounds to end the import agreement, and claims the company