Our Producers

Classic regions

Italian heritage

Since its inception, Enotria has devoted a significant portion of its efforts to importing prestigious names from the Italian wine scene. This journey started with founder Remo and was further developed by our Italian wine buyer Sergio De Luca upon his arrival in 1985. Today, our Italian heritage continues to be a cornerstone of our identity. Enotria not only solidified its position as a major player in the Italian wine business within the on-trade sector but also consistently spearheaded trends in Italian wines across Britain’s off-trade. In the late 80s and early 90s, Enotria dominated the Lambrusco market, successfully meeting the surging demand from British consumers. Building on this triumph, Enotria also played a pioneering role in propelling Pinot Grigio and Prosecco to widespread popularity earlier this century. 

Our impact extended to Italian fine wine, too. Enotria took a leading role in the Barolo revolution in Piedmont during a period when the “Barolo Boys” challenged the region's conventions, catapulting the then-deprived Piedmont region into modernity and establishing it as one of the world's premier fine wine regions. Our own Sergio – who was himself a member of the group of vinous revolutionaries – established strong relationships with fellow Barolo Boys such as Chiara Boschi of Pira and Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta, who are still with us today. 

At the same time, Enotria has also been at the forefront of the qualitative exploit of Italy's south, thanks to our partnership with Sicily's Planeta and its visionary founder Diego Planeta. More recently, we have been exploring new developments within the Italian wine landscape, particularly focusing on exciting advancements in Lazio – the birthplace of our founder, Remo Nardone – with the emergence of the “super-Romans” movement.

Enotria's prominent standing as a market leader is undoubtedly due to its pioneering role in shaping trends amid the remarkable growth of the modern Italian wine industry over the past five decades. And today, our Italian heritage endures through our robust Italian wine portfolio, featuring bottles from all major regions that span the spectrum from entry-level to top-notch offerings.

France

While Enotria has deep Italian roots, our founder recognised the necessity of offering a competitive selection of French wines to meet the demands of Britain’s dynamic wine market. As a result, Enotria began cultivating strong relationships with leading French producers early on. From our inception, we partnered with prestigious names like Trimbach, arguably one of Alsace’s finest and best-known maisons. Over time, our French wine portfolio expanded significantly, encompassing all key regions and featuring highly regarded producers such as Maison Joseph Drouhin, Louis Michel, Château Léoube, Domaine Laporte, and multiple wines from the renowned Bordelaise family, the Lurtons. As well as still wine we have always championed quality focussed, grower producers in Champagne and Sparkling wine. We have a triumvirate of exceptional grower Champagne houses including Champagne Jacquart, Champagne Gobilliard, and Champagne Robert that are some of the very best quality to value ratio sparklers you’ll find anywhere.

Spain

Thanks to the work of our wine buyer, Pete Wallbridge, who divides his time between Spain and the UK, we have been able to establish a strong Spanish wine offering. This includes wines from the well-established denominaciones such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero; respected Spanish wine names such as Vinedos Y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, , Pago de Carraovejas, Bodegas Chivite, Frank Massard, and Martín Códax; and emerging regions, from La Mancha to Jumilla, and from Catalunya in the East to Galicia in the West. Pete's regular presence in Spain ensures that we stay ahead of the curve regarding new developments in the country's wine scene, allowing us to consistently expand the scope of our Spanish offering. More recent additions include up-and-coming Jumilla stars Bodegas Cerrón and the very exciting Bodegas Verum leading a revolution in La Mancha

Rest of Europe

In addition to our key European regions of Italy, France, and Spain, our buyers have dedicated themselves to ensuring that our portfolio reflects the vibrant diversity of the wider European wine scene. Over the years, this led to the inclusion of prestigious agencies from various Portuguese regions, spanning from Vinho Verde to Lisboa, as well as selections from Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, and Lebanon. These regions are not an afterthought for Enotria, as we collaborate with top-tier producers, such as Domaine Sigalas in Santorini, Sauska in Tokaji, and Quinta do Crasto in the Douro. In addition to importing and distributing wine from established wine countries, we also champion our homegrown wine. We proudly offer selections from some of the leading names in English winemaking, sourced from Hampshire, Sussex, and Devon.

We’re really proud of our New World portfolio, an integral part of any premium wine collection. In Australia we have fantastic relationships with long standing family producers like d’Arenberg from McLaren Vale and Pikes from Clare Valley. We’ve also been a supporter of South African wine for a while, our diverse range showcasing the best of their winemaking.

From the Americas, we started with laying down strong relationships in Chile and have expanded across the South American continent and now have wine from the Argentinian godmother herself, Susanna Balbo.

New World expertise

Australia

Enotria has long celebrated Australia's vastness and diversity as integral to appreciating its premium wines. As such, our portfolio embodies this vision, showcasing bottles from diverse regions such as the cool climates of the Mornington Peninsula and Adelaide Hills, alongside exceptional selections from established areas like the Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, and Coonawarra. We work with long standing family producers such as d’Arenberg from McLaren Vale and Pikes from Clare Valley, alongside younger new-wave winemakers such as Chaffey Bros. Not only do we champion the traditional varieties and old vines, but we embrace the rising prominence of Mediterranean varieties such as Fiano, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.

South Africa

Enotria has been a steadfast supporter of the qualitative boom of South African wine for a considerable time, and our portfolio boasts some of the finest expressions across the impressive variety that the country has to offer as a result. From Cap Classique classic method sparkling wines to top-tier bottles from the renowned Chenin master, Ken Forrester, and from premium Pinotage to great Stellenbosch Cabs, we showcase a diverse range that exemplifies the best of South African winemaking.

New Zealand

While New Zealand may not be as expansive as many other leading New World wine-producing countries, it has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the most premium. Over the years, our buyers have worked to ensure our portfolio reflects such a degree of quality and the remarkable diversity of New Zealand wine. Our selection includes highly acclaimed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Central Otago Pinot Noir, along with superb expressions of Syrah, and of aromatic grape varieties like Pinot Gris and Riesling, , which all thrive in New Zealand’s cool-climate regions. These wines are sourced from various producers across the country, including globally renowned names such Seresin Estate, Rapaura Springs, Man O ’War and Peregrine.

The Americas

The relationship between Enotria and the Americas began early in our history with our exploration of Chilean wines. Today, we maintain strong relationships with leading Chilean wine names such as De Martino, while also establishing new partnerships in line with the evolving landscape of the country’s wine industry, from the Elqui Valley in the north to Itata in the south. Our South American offering extends well beyond Chile to include countries like Brazil, with our portfolio of exceptional sparkling wines from the Vale dos Vinhedos, and Argentina, where we partner with revered wineries such as Trapiche and Susanna Balbo – the godmother of Argentinian winemaking.

As far as North America is concerned, we have long-standing relationships with key players from California such as Louis Martini in Napa and leading Biodynamic grower Bonterra. We have recently expanded our focus to introduce additional leading producers such as the historic Napa winery Beaulieu Vineyard, and Francis Ford Coppola Winery, owned by the renowned film director.

Spirits and more

Big names

As part of our service to the trade, we provide a diverse selection of established spirits brands that form the cornerstone of any backbar in the UK market. Our offerings include a wide range of well-known brands from all the of the major spirit categories sourced competitively from key suppliers like Pernod Ricard, Diageo, Brown Forman, Bacardi, Remy Cointreau and many more. Our portfolio covers all of the essential spirits categories, including, Tequila, Scotch, American whiskey, Cognac, brandy, Grappa, and Calvados. Additionally, we offer a variety of aperitifs, bitters, vermouths, liqueurs, syrups, too. This comprehensive selection serves as the foundation for any reputable bar, as it allows for the creation of classic cocktails as well as new recipes, making it a one-stop shop for stocking up any beverage manager’s back bar.

Craft producers

As a complement to leading spirits brands, we have developed an exclusive range of premium distillates from around the world including renowned producers such as Nonino, Italy’s iconic Grappa maker, and Castarède Armagnac, the oldest Armagnac producer in the world. With the craft spirit market thriving in the UK, we have been actively expanding this specialist section of our offering. Some of our recent additions include Austrian premium quality vodka NEFT, field-to-bottle rum Kakira from Uganda – which sources its water from the legendary Lake Victoria – and Bladnoch, one of the six remaining Lowland single malt distilleries and one of the oldest in Scotland. These new core producers to our portfolio demonstrates our commitment to sourcing the very best spirit producers to the UK trade.

Low & No

The temperance and teetotalism trend has significantly reshaped the drinks industry landscape in recent years. There has been an explosion of new products on the market, spanning various styles and guises, offering options for every taste and occasion. The quality of available products has also greatly improved. Our expanding selection reflects this diversity, with a strong emphasis on quality and on products that offer excellent value to our customers. It includes delicious spirits alternatives such as Ceder’s, Pentire, and Everleaf, as well as a variety of low and no-alcohol wines and beers. Additionally, our portfolio features entirely novel categories that have emerged thanks to the growth of the no and low revolution, including sparkling tea and botanical aperitifs.