Business Details
48 Years
experience
Premium Italian Wines & Spirits in San Francisco
Founded in 1978 by Romano Chietti and Andrea Bartolozzi, our company has dedicated over four decades to curating and distributing premium Italian wines and spirits. Our founders, leveraging deep expertise in Italian viticulture and cuisine, established a mission to introduce diverse, high-quality indigenous varietals to discerning consumers. Today, under the continued leadership of Romano, Andrea, and Jason Chietti, we maintain rigorous standards in selection, shipment, and distribution. Our team combines generational knowledge with modern logistics to serve both long-standing and new clients across California. With a network of account managers covering key regions like Napa, Sonoma, and Southern California, we ensure personalized service and timely delivery.Our commitment to authenticity and quality has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner for Italian wine and spirits enthusiasts. We operate from our San Francisco headquarters, maintaining direct relationships with producers to guarantee product integrity. Our portfolio spans renowned regions including Tuscany, Piedmont, and Sicily, reflecting Italys rich oenological heritage. Through decades of industry evolution, weve preserved our founders original vision while adapting to contemporary consumer preferences. This balance of tradition and innovation defines our approach to satisfying the most exacting palates.
Services
Wine Imports
Spirits Imports
Italian Regional Wines
Distribution Services
Producer Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience specializing in Italian wine imports.
- Our founders personally oversee selection and quality control processes.
- We maintain direct relationships with producers across 12 Italian regions.
- Our team includes regional account managers with local market expertise.
- We guarantee product authenticity through controlled distribution channels.
Services
Wine Imports
We import premium Italian wines from 12 distinct regions, focusing on indigenous varietals like Barolo and Brunello. Our selection process involves direct collaboration with producers to ensure authenticity. Customers benefit from our decades of expertise in identifying quality vintages that balance tradition and modern tastes.
Spirits Imports
Our spirits portfolio features artisanal Italian liqueurs and amaros from family-owned distilleries. We maintain strict quality control through direct supplier relationships. This service caters to specialty retailers and bars seeking authentic products with provenance documentation.
Distribution Services
We provide temperature-controlled distribution across California with regional account managers ensuring timely delivery. Our logistics team coordinates with wineries to maintain product integrity during transport. This service guarantees freshness and compliance with storage regulations for all imported products.
Producer Partnerships
We develop long-term relationships with Italian producers to secure exclusive allocations of limited-release wines. Our founders personally visit vineyards to assess production methods. This service enables customers to access rare vintages unavailable through standard distribution channels.
Regional Selection
Our portfolio represents wines from specific Italian micro-regions like Cinque Terre and Mount Etna. We employ regional specialists who understand local terroir characteristics. This service helps sommeliers and retailers curate geographically diverse wine collections that showcase Italy's viticultural diversity.
People
Romano Chietti
President | Founder
Co-founder with 45+ years in Italian wine trade. Oversees product selection and quality control. Holds deep relationships with family-owned vineyards across Italy. Maintains hands-on role in business operations.
Jason Chietti
Vice President | Operating Owner
Second-generation leader managing daily operations since 2005. Coordinates logistics and producer relations. Implements modern distribution systems while maintaining traditional quality standards established by founders.
Andrea Bartolozzi
Founder
Co-founder instrumental in establishing initial supplier network. Continues advising on product selection. Brings expertise in Italian culinary traditions to complement wine offerings. Active in strategic decision-making.
Blaine Verde
Director of Sales | Business Development
Leads sales strategy development with 20+ years in wine distribution. Manages key accounts across California. Focuses on expanding market reach while maintaining premium brand positioning for partner producers.
Nikola Cicin Sain
Account Manager
Handles client relations for San Francisco and Peninsula accounts. Provides technical product knowledge to retailers and restaurants. Coordinates local deliveries and inventory management solutions for commercial clients.
Questions
What Italian wine regions do you source from?
We source from 12 major Italian wine regions including Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Sicily, and Emilia-Romagna, featuring both renowned and emerging producers.
Do you offer spirits in addition to wine?
Yes, our portfolio includes artisanal Italian liqueurs and amaros from family-owned distilleries, carefully selected to complement our wine offerings.
What distribution areas do you cover?
We serve California with regional specialists covering San Francisco Bay Area, Central Coast, Southern California, and Northern Sierra regions.
How do you ensure product authenticity?
We maintain direct relationships with producers and control the supply chain from importation through distribution to guarantee product integrity.
Can restaurants access bulk ordering?
Yes, we offer bulk purchasing options for hospitality accounts with customized delivery schedules and dedicated account management support.
