TORONTO —Andre De Grasse has launched his signature wine label to raise funds for the Andre De Grasse Family Foundation. The limited-edition wine commemorates the sprinter’s 200m Olympic gold-medal win in Tokyo.
De Grasse has teamed up with Pillitteri Estates Winery to produce 19.62, a Reserve Classified wine from the 2020 vintage.
Only 6,000 bottles of the Corvino Cabernet Franc blend have been produced. The premium wine is available at degrassewine.com for $50, with a portion of proceeds going to the Andre De Grasse Family Foundation.
One hundred signed bottles can be purchased at $500 each, generating $50,000 for the Andre De Grasse Future Champions Scholarship program.
“I’m excited to be releasing my signature wine a year after winning gold at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo,” says De Grasse. “Developing a great wine takes commitment, attention to detail and patience. It also involves a big team behind the scenes working together to produce a world-class product. It’s similar to the team that helped prepare me to be at my best for the Tokyo Olympics. I am proud of the team and proud of the wine.”
“This is a perfect partnership of champions,” says Charlie Pillitteri, Pillitteri Estates Winery. “With over 1000 wine awards, Pillitteri Estates Winery has achieved excellence on the world wine stage. The Pillitteri family is very proud to have partnered with Andre De Grasse in producing this outstanding signature wine supporting the Andre De Grasse Family Foundation.”
