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GFOuR cOmmEncEd Its OPERatIOn In thaILand In 2002. Luca dI FILIPPO, whO has a PassIOn FOR wInE and aRt Is thE cREatOR and FOundER OF GFOuR and thE cuRREnt c.E.O.

BrandsGfour is in the Asia Pacific region a prime wine and spirits distribution company. Bringing together a carefully selected range of premium spirits, wines and premium mixers, Gfour enables producers to access efficient chain supply and brand building effectiveness.We are proud of the quality and heritage of our brands and want them to be consumed appropriately.

distriButionGfour has a large and growing distribution network across Asia, with fully owned businesses in Thailand and operating arrangements differ from market to market, but include wholly owned, joint venture or third-party distribution. Our customers are independent distributors, wholesalers and retail outlets worldwide, including major grocers, convenience stores, hotels, restaurants and duty-free shops and stores. Consumers therefore have access to our brands from a variety of distribution channels. Client’s brands are able to leverage the group’s logistics and stock-holding hub in Singapore en route to accessing the best and most progressive in-market distributors.

selected PORtFOLIOFrom the classic terroirs of old Europe and the fresh new world, carefully selected wines, spirits and mixers are distributed to appreciating consumers across the Asian continent.Proudly representing some of the most exciting wines and spirits brands in the world today, Gfour strives to provide seamless service from producer to consumer. Today’s demanding and connected clients justifiably expect the best from around the world. Gfour is able to fast track brands to the market, delighting customers and consumers.

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Brand cOnstRuctInGAs innovative brand builders, Gfour is the bridge between global brand strategies and all important local execution, delivering outstanding performance and long term growth for the brands. Abstaining from high cost and indeterminate returns of traditional brand investment, Gfour delivers results through targeted campaigns and social media.

targets and PROGREssIt is a fundamental principle of Gfour that our success is due to great brands and outstanding people producers achieving excellent results. Our producers are the best ambassadors for our brands by demonstrating their commitment to our company values of trust, caring, passion and excellence.

long-term AmBITIOnOur ambition is to be the best in promoting green, organic, biodynamic producers of wines and spirits.

arts culture / cRaPF suPPORtIn Italy, we continued to support the artistic heritage of CRAPF, the birthplace of Gfour. We are a founding member of the association for the development of arts and culture, enhancing and raising awareness of the artistic and cultural heritage. The association is funded by its members, which include private companies and public bodies, and works to restore artworks, statues and buildings requiring urgent attention. Over the last 14 years, more than US$3,5 million has been invested in 12 development and restoration projects.

corporate SOCIAl RESPOnSIBIlITy Formalized in a platform for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), this commitment takes concrete shape through a prerequisite, the respect of all the advocates and four priorities:

1. The responsible drinking policy2. Reducing the environmental impact3. Sharing cultures4. Promoting an entrepreneurial culture

For Gfour, its employees are the front-line ambassadors of these commitments.

ARONNe GReGORiNiLUCA Di FiLLiPPO MARiO GALVAGNi

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luca dI FILIPPOluca is a third-generation of a wine merchants family from Italy operating in milan.he is the creator and founder of Gfour and the current CEO, also a member of the C.R.A.P.F. Committee, with 2 decades of experience in marketing and promoting events, and is now specializing in wines and spirits.With his passion for Wine and Art he has developed projects such as personalized wine labels with original artworks by selected artists.With an extensive, and impressive under-standing of route to markets, he develops brands in the Asian Pacific region.

aronne GREGORInIAn Italian Architect from IUAV in Venice, and Gfour partner since its foundation.For 5 years he has collaborated with the mario Galvagni Architecture firm in milan, he is also a member of the C.R.A.P.F. Committee. He became the organizer of important institutional events between Italy and Thailand, one of which was for the 140 years of the diplomatic activities commemoration between the Italian Embassy and Thailand. Aronne designs wine cellars, wines and spirits accessories following the continued demand of personalization on HORECA and private market in South East Asia.

mario GAlVAGnI Gfour was founded in 2001 thanks to the meeting of different minds and personalities, inspired by the sensibility of artist mario Galvagni, founder of C.R.A.P.F. (Centre for Research Architecture Picture & Physics) which is an interdisciplinary laboratory, whose aim is to activate and interact with projects concerning education, information and recording of studies on the aesthetics and morphology of habitat. The Various activities that C.R.A.P.F. follows emphasises the politics and images that the company has chosen to promote as its own personal style: the Gestalt Ecology, which is the real glue binding together all our ideas and inspiration.

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luca Di Filippo is a committee member of CRAPF, and as a wine lover himself, has developed the concept of WInE in ART by promoting artists through wine events.

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Gfour creates customized wine cellars, designed by Italian architect Aronne Gregorini.

Below is a ‘House of g’, a collaBorative project

witH renowned arcHitect MARiO GALVAGNi.

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Gfour is proud to offer a unique range of wines & spirits from all over the world. Wines from more than 100 estates in Italy and France, Spain, Portugal, Germany but also from the U.S.A., Chile, Argentina, Australia, new Zealand, South Africa and more...

There are many wineries, whose wines have been carefully selected and imported by Gfour who guarantees optimum quality, by always focusing on the principle that drinking wine is a celebration of life, good food and of special company. Gfour is willing to work with any genuine wine importer, as an expert in sourcing rated vintages of the finest wines & spirits from all around the world.

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ORGANIC & BiODYNAMiC

Gfour is always striving to find the best wines and truly believe that biodynamic and organic farming can offer the authentic quality that is required for our wine selection.

at Gfour we are sensitive to the preservation of nature and are animated by the research and discovery of wines which are the fruit of natural processing.

We also like to meet local producers who possess a true knowledge of natural wine growing techniques.

Organic farming avoids the use of pesticides, fungicides and insecticides. Biodynamic farming focuses on the earth, the ecology and the spirit of the crop. It is a comprehensive approach to wine making and its effect on the ecosystem.

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This wine is blended from premium Italian Tuscan vineyards. It features white fruits such as golden apples and white peach. Well balanced, this fruity wine is perfect to enjoy on its own or as an accompaniment for salads, fish and seafood. A truly versatile andFruity Wine

Gfour also develops creative visual concepts and designs of labels in partnership with carefully selected wineries. Here are just a few samples of our Special Collections.

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This wine is blended from premium Italian Tuscan vineyards. It features white fruits such as golden apples and white peach. Well balanced, this fruity wine is perfect to enjoy on its own or as an accompaniment for salads, fish and seafood. A truly versatile andFruity Wine

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AUTheNTiC wiNes thanks TO BIODynAmIC VITICUlTURE

Biodynamic quality plays an important role in the expanding organic wine market. The Biodynamic method supports the princi-ple of ‘terroir’ through the use of the prepara-tions and this is clearly reflected in the flavour of the wines.

Biodynamic viticulture produces healthier vineyards that in turn lead to more spirited wines. The wines are developed with respect and in harmony with nature as well as with the necessary time in the cellar – leading to a positive interaction with human sensory per-ceptions.

The vine’s roots extend up to ten metres into the ground to absorb fine minerals which promise a distinctive aroma and flavour. The Biodynamic horn manure and other prep-ara-tions further strengthen this connection with soil which can be tasted in site-specific wines. Horn silica improves the vine’s capacity to absorb sunlight and cosmic forces, promotes photosynthesis and harmonizes ripeness.

Vintners harvest less than their conventional colleagues, they give their vines time to devel-op their terroir completely, to ripen and reach their individualized flavour and aroma. In this manner certified Biodynamic cultivation pro-duces natural, absolutely authentic wines for discerning connoisseurs.

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at gfour we are sensitive to the preservation of nature and are animated by the research and discovery of wines which are the fruit of natural processing.

Gfour is always striving to find the best wines and truly believe that organic and biodynamic farming can offer the authentic quality that is required for our wine selection.

Gfour only selects Organic & Biodynamic producers for his Green Wine list. ‘Sustainable’ or ‘Reasoned Agriculture’ producers do not qualify for our Green selection.

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ORGanIcOrganic wines are made from organical-ly grown grapes, without any added sulfites (though naturally occurring sulfites will still be present ).

BIODynAmIC Biodynamic is similar to organic farming in that both take place without chemicals, but biodynamic farming incorporates ideas about a vineyard as an ecosystem, and also account-ing for things such as astrological influences and lunar cycles. A biodynamic wine means that the grapes are farmed biodynamical-ly, and that the winemaker did not make the wine with any common manipulations such as yeast additions or acidity adjustments. A wine “made from biodynamic grapes” means that a vintner used biodynamically grown grapes, but followed a less strict list of rules in wine-making.

DeMeTeR IntERnatIOnaLDemeter International is the largest certifica-tion organization for biodynamic agriculture, and is one of three predominant organic cer-tifiers. Its name is a reference to Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain and fertility. Demeter Biodynamic Certification is used in over 50 countries to verify that biodynamic products meet international standards in production and processing.The Demeter certification program was estab-lished in 1928, and as such was the first eco-logical label for organically produced foods.Certification is difficult to come by and must be renewed annually. Demeter’s “biodynam-ic” certification requires biodiversity and eco-system preservation, soil husbandry, livestock integration, prohibition of genetically engi-neered organisms and viewing the farm as a living “holistic organism”. The certification verifies the fulfillment of the standards on be-half of the farmers, which in turn guarantees high quality food products to the consumers.


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Amongst our customers are five stars hotels, multicultural restaurants, wine bars, clubs and wine collectors. Gfour is very active in organizing wine tasting and artists exhibitions together with wine dinners where top Chefs’ inspiration reflects the artist’s creation to deliver imaginative mouth watering cuisine, accompanied by matching wines.

Our events sometimes bring the wine producers to Asia, providing a unique opportunity for wine lovers to sip wines with the actual wine makers.

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BANGKOK POsT ChARiTY FOUNDATiON

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We are proud to be part of a company where the spirit of giving back has been a foundation for more than 14 years.

In Thailand, the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer has been the chosen charity partner of Gfour since 2006.Gfour has organized events and employees raised vital funds through a series of cocktail nights, sweepstakes, raffles and auctions to raise awareness of breast cancer.

We are delighted to contribute a generous amount to every worthy cause. We are very proud of the Gfour team for organizing and implementing so many great initiatives throughout the year and getting everyone involved.

Our selected charities :

• Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer

• Camillian Home

• Camillian Hospital

• Bangkok Post Charity Foundation

• Bhoman-Khunaram Temple

• Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce charities

• Sirkel School South Africa

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GFOUR VeNUes DIStRIBUtORS

hOTeLs PaRtnERs

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Aloft Bangkok

anantara

Amari

Banyan Tree

centara Grand

Chatrium Residence

conrad

dusit thani

Eastin Grand Hotel

Four seasons

Hansar Hotel

Hilton

Hua Hin Village

Hotel muse

Hyatt

Intercontinental

landmark Hotel

mandarin Oriental

marriott

mercure

méridien

metropolitan

nailert Park

nikki Beach

Okura Prestige

Oriental

we wORK wiTh MORe ThAN 100 hOTeLs. AMONGSt

OUR CUStOMERS ARE HIGH END HOtELS SUCH AS :

Pacific City Club

Pathumwan Princess

Peninsula Plaza

Plaza Athénée

Pullman Hotel

Rachawadee Resort

Radisson Blu

Rembrandt Hotel

Renaisance Hotel

Royal méridien

Royal orchid sheraton

Sathorn Vista

Shangri-la

sheraton

Six Senses Hideaway

Sofitel

Springfield Resort

St Regis

Sukhothai

Swiss Park Hotel

Vie Hotel

W Bangkok Hotel

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GFOUR ResTAURANTs & CLUBs OUtLEtS

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About Eatery

Andrea’s

Au Bon Coin

Beefeater

Brasserie de Paris

ciao

Café des amis

Café des Stagiaires

Crêpes & Co

Dean & Deluca

Enoteca

Favola

Fusion

Fifty Five Restaurant

494 Bar

Fukui

Gianni’s

Giusto

Glaz Bar

Greyhound Café

Hanakaruta

Hyde & Seek

Il Bolognese

kudéta

lenzi Tuscan Kitchen

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ResTAURANTs, wiNe BARs & CLUBs.

LIStED BELOW ARE SOME OF tHE VENUES :

long table

lyon French Cuisine

madame Tuang

new york Diner

nikki Beach

Opus restaurant

Red Sky

Reflexions

Robuchon

Rocket

Rosemary

Rossini’s

RR&B

Salathip

sensi restaurant

Seven Spoon

Signor sassi

Spasso

Table’s Bar & Grill

Vogue

wine & taste

Wine Republic

Wine Society

White Rabbit

Zanotti

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Gfour is proud to be able to organize a unique wine experience for you, including such treats as visits of wineries, wine tastings tours, and meetings with the talented wines makers.

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Our producers are always delighted to welcome us together with our guests, who will then discover the vineyards and have the chance to taste the wines right at their source.

Every region expresses its own typical culture, and it is a wonderful experience to unveil the exceptional relationship between the land, the wines and the people.

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LOGisTiC

ITAly italsempione www.italsempione.itToday, Italsempione is one of the main international players in the field of transport and logistics. It is a reliable group that has been able to take the quality and efficiency of its services from Italy to the rest of the world. Thanks to constant investments, it has established a strategic network in the critical hubs of our global economy.

We can organize the best logistic services and supply mixed containers using the different labels in our bonded warehouses in Thailand, Singapore and Shanghai, or straight from the winery.

All wines are directly imported by Gfour and are shipped in temperature-controlled containers, in the best condition to guaranty the best quality.

warehousehere at Gfour our warehouse is the central distribution point of our premium wine and spirits collection. Originally starting with a modest selection of fine wines, we have now grown to offer a wide variety of high quality wines and spirits from all around the world.

Our logistic and warehouse partners :

JFhillebrandwww.jfhillebrand.comWhen transporting beverages, companies around the world have come to rely on JF Hillebrand. Combining expert staff, specialist knowledge and market-leading technologies, we offer a complete logistics management solution to a range of customers across the globe. Over 170 years of experience has equipped us with specialist skills and dependable processes.

sInGaPORE Asia Pacific Wine HubOur world-class storage facility effectively manages the wines in terms of storage and logistics, offering the most comprehensive services in the supply cold chain, wines reach customers in premium condition.

sInGaPORE Logistic Connectwww.drinksconnect.comWe operate one of Singapore´s largest and most sophisticated storage facilities for alcoholic beverages. One of the few licensed warehouse operators in Singapore, logistics Connect manages more than 25,000 sq. ft. of licensed warehouse space for storing dutiable beverages. logistics Connect also offers racked storage, ambient and temperature controlled storage, and manages the distribution of products locally and globally through our global network of logistic partners.

chIna europasiawww.europasia-china.com.cn.The originality of EuropAsia logistics is that we can manage the whole chain from picking up to receiving the goods from the addressee. As each case is unique, we make an estimate for each special demand. We have our own bonded warehouses, capable of receiving safely different types of products, and our teams are trained to provide high quality services.

thaILand Active Bond www.active.co.thWe provide expert logistics services with customer oriented values, with 3 secured and high standard warehouses for 5,000 square meter and strategic locations (close to Suvarnabhumi Airport and Inland Container Depot ladkrabang ). These strengths are long-term benefits to businesses in reducing transportation cost, decreasing delivery time and increasing profits.

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