UnitedWine: Your Buying Agent for French & Italian Wine

Connecting the world's finest producers with the buyers who seek them.

A Market of Opportunity — and Complexity

🇮🇹 Italy 2024

€8.1 billion in wine exports — a record high, up +5.5% year-on-year with volume reaching 21.7M hectoliters

🇫🇷 France 2024

€10.9 billion in exports — France remains the undisputed global leader in fine wine value

🌍 Global Shift

Almost 1 in 2 bottles is now consumed outside its country of origin — up from 27% in 2000 to 46.6% in 2024

Navigating producers, pricing, compliance, and logistics across two countries demands a trusted local partner — that's where UnitedWine comes in.

Who We Are

UnitedWine is a specialist buying agent operating across France and Italy, connecting international importers, retailers, and on-trade buyers with the finest producers — from iconic estates to hidden-gem domaines.

On-the-Ground Relationships

Deep producer networks built over years across both countries

End-to-End Service

Sourcing, negotiation, compliance, and logistics — all managed for you

What Drives Our Buying Decisions

Terroir Authenticity

Wines that genuinely express their appellation and vintage character — provenance is non-negotiable

Quality-to-Value Ratio

From entry-level to Grand Cru, every selection must earn its place in your portfolio

Sustainability

Strong preference for organic, biodynamic, and low-intervention producers

Reliability

Consistent supply, clean documentation, and full export readiness required

French Regions We Source From

Bordeaux

Classified châteaux and emerging Right Bank estates

Burgundy

Village to Premier & Grand Cru across Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune

Rhône Valley

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hermitage, and Côtes du Rhône

Champagne & Alsace

Grower Champagnes and aromatic whites with strong on-trade demand

Loire & Languedoc

Value-driven appellations with growing international appeal

Italian Regions We Source From

Piedmont

Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Asti — the backbone of fine Italian red

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Super Tuscans

Veneto & Friuli

Amarone, Soave, and premium whites

Sicily & Puglia

High-quality, high-value wines with strong export momentum

Sparkling

Franciacorta and Prosecco Superiore — Italian sparkling exports grew +9.1% in 2024

How We Source: Our Process

Every engagement begins with your brief and ends with bottles on shelf — our systematic process eliminates uncertainty at each stage and ensures the right producers reach the right buyers.

80%

of our core selection

comes from producers we have worked with for over a decade — built on trust, consistency, and shared values.

Long-Term Producer Partnerships

Exclusive Allocations

Early access to limited releases unavailable through standard trade channels

Ethical Sourcing

Sustainability and fair-trade principles embedded in every producer agreement

Proven Track Record

Relationships forged through annual harvest visits, not just email exchanges

Market Trends Shaping Our Selection

Quality Over Quantity

Consumers are trading up — value growth is outpacing volume across both French and Italian markets. Revenue drivers have shifted decisively toward higher-value products.

Sparkling Surge

Italian sparkling exports rose +9.1% in 2024; French sparkling grew +3% in volume in 2025, now representing 20% of total French export volumes.

Sustainability Demand

76% of consumers show curiosity towards viticultural innovations — organic and low-intervention credentials are a commercial advantage, not just a philosophy.

Commercial Terms & How We Work

Commission-Based Model

We represent your interests, not the producer's — our incentive is always aligned with your success

Flexible Structures

Spot orders, annual allocations, and long-term supply agreements — structured around your buying cycle

Transparent Pricing

Full landed-cost breakdowns with no hidden fees — you see exactly what you're paying and why

Optional Add-Ons

Tasting notes, food pairing content, staff training, and marketing materials available on request

Why UnitedWine?

Two Countries, One Contact

French and Italian sourcing managed through a single trusted partner — no fragmented relationships, no duplicated costs

Access to the Inaccessible

Small-production estates that don't exhibit at trade fairs and can't be found in standard catalogues

Speed & Reliability

Pre-vetted producers mean faster onboarding, fewer surprises, and more predictable supply

Your Brief, Our Mission

Every search is tailored to your specific market, price point, and customer profile — nothing generic

Let's Build Your Portfolio Together

01

Share Your Brief

Tell us your target regions, styles, price points, and annual volumes

02

Receive Your Shortlist

We respond within 48 hours with a curated producer shortlist matched to your criteria

03

Taste & Decide

First tasting samples arranged within 3–4 weeks — no commitment until you're convinced

Great wine starts with the right relationship. Let's find yours.