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PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT - ALMA CARRAOVEJAS
Written by Charlie Carter – Enotria&Coe Training Manager & Tom King – Enotria&Coe Fine Wine Manager on 17/12/2024 13:00:00Owned by one of Spain’s top sommeliers, new, super-premium winery group Alma Carraovejas was started with just one winery and one restaurant! In 1973, having represented his home country, Spain, at the World Sommelier Awards, José Maria Ruiz d...
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September Spotlight: Be Inclusive Hospitality Visits Our Prestigious Wineries
Written by Rosalinda Zagaria, Senior Brand Manager on 12/12/2024 13:00:00In September, we had the pleasure of hosting the Be Inclusive Hospitality group at two of our renowned wineries: Omina Romana and Arnaldo Caprai. This enthusiastic group, eager to expand their wine knowledge, experienced an unforgettable trip that combined cu...
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“Faultless… really, really impressive!”
Written by be Andrew Gale, Director of Technical and Sustainability on 12/12/2024 13:00:00We are very proud to announce that we have been awarded a provisional ‘AA Grade’ BRCGS Certification after assessment against the Global Standard for Agents and Brokers. This is the highest grade possible and matches our 2023 result, which is...
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New Alcohol Duty Rates 2025 & the Impact on your Business
Written by on 08/11/2024 13:00:00On Wednesday 30th October, the Chancellor delivered the new Labour Government’s first budget. Included in the budget was an update on Alcohol Duty legislation: KEY POINTS On 1st February 2025, alcohol duty on non-draught products will incre...
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A Wine Lover’s Tale: Iconic Trimbach
Written by Sophie Caley, Senior Brand Manager on 06/11/2024 15:00:00Ahead of Maison Trimbach’s 100th Anniversary Clos Ste Hune Celebration this month, we wanted to transport you to Alsace to share our recent trip to one of the region’s greatest producers. Highly regarded for their historic excellence and their ...
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Introducing Four New Spirits Agency Producers
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 05/11/2024 08:00:00Following the launch of our exclusive Agency Spirits portfolio in February, we are delighted to welcome four more brands to the fold, which add greater depth to our growing range and a fast-approaching solution to any back bar or home bar requirements. Aligni...
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Château de Haute-Serre: A masterclass in Cahors Malbec by winemaker Bertrand Vigouroux
Written by Sophie Caley, Senior Brand Manager on 04/11/2024 15:00:00As one of the most popular wines in the UK, Malbec is a firm favourite on wine lists, especially as the nights draw in and people look for a warming, comforting glass of wine. And whilst Argentina accounts for the vast majority of Malbec wine production, ...
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Time-in-trade November 2024
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 01/11/2024 08:00:00This is our latest list of producers who will be visiting the UK in November. If you would like to meet with them, please let us know via your account manager or contact us via our Customer Services team. From To Producer &...
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A Wine Lover's Tale: Immersed in Orestiadi
Written by Marco Brivio, Territory Manager - Kent on 11/10/2024 15:00:00Let me transport you to the foothills of Mount Etna on a trip with the perfect mix of tradition, history and great winemaking. Tenute Orestiadi’s identity is not just about producing wines which celebrate the unique volcanic landscape of their vineya...
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Bodegas Martín Códax: singing of love & the Galician coastline
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 10/10/2024 15:00:00Bodegas Martín Códax was founded in 1985 and was named after the most known Galician troubadour whose medieval poems, the oldest of Galician-Portuguese language with the original music, are preserved. In the poems, the troubadour sings to lo...
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Introducing: Bodegas Ribera del Cuarzo
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 08/10/2024 15:00:00We are delighted to welcome Bodegas Ribera del Cuarzo from Patagonia to Enotria&Coe’s portfolio of exceptional wines. This boutique winery, nestled in the pristine valleys of Argentina’s southernmost wine region, brings a unique and exciting a...
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In Memoriam: Remo Nardone [1935 – 2024]
Written by Enotria & Coe Team on 04/09/2024 15:00:00We are extremely sad to share the news that our founder, Remo Nardone, passed away on Sunday 1st September at the age of 89. Right from the beginning, when he founded his company in 1972, Remo’s profound passion, integrity and pioneering vision were ...
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Not just Albariño
Written by Craig Evans on 30/08/2024 16:00:00Wine purists may argue that Martín Códax is a big Cooperative - ‘grapes in one end, bulk juice out the other’ - and you may be fooled into agreeing, given that they have access to 450ha under vine (13% of the DO production) spr...
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Our Expert – Emily Collins (Senior Buyer – Spirits, Beers & Softs)
Written by Emily Collins on 30/08/2024 15:00:00Understanding our customers’ needs and building solutions around them is at the core of our business. One of the best ways that we can do this is putting ourselves in their shoes by drawing on our own experience of working in bars, restaurants or retail...
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Why Greece?
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 30/08/2024 15:00:00Wines from Greece are some of the most in demand at the moment, in both the on- and off-trade. But what is driving this demand? Why should you be listing Greek wines? We speak to Lambros Papadimitriou of Macedonia-based, Kir-Yianni, and Santorini-based,...
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New Supplier - Toku Saké
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 29/08/2024 15:00:00We are delighted to introduce one of the newest additions to our portfolio: Toku Saké. This exceptional Junmai Daiginjo saké redefines the saké landscape, offering consumers access to one of Japan's finest sakés. "Enotr...
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Producer Profile: De Martino
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 22/07/2024 15:00:00The Story: Chilean Winemaking Excellence Since 1934 and for four generations, the De Martino family has specialised in producing wines that stand out for their sense of place, purity and balance. They are committed to practising sustainable agriculture...
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Our Services: Training
Written by The E&C Training Team on 22/07/2024 15:00:00Enotria&Coe is not just a supplier. Our business is built on long-standing relationships, working together with our customers to achieve their goals. For us, our customer service is not simply ensuring that we offer and deliver a diverse range of wines an...
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Experience & Education: The inaugural Spirits Roadshow
Written by Chris Appleby, Head of Agency Brands on 22/07/2024 15:00:00As part of our vision to be the most dynamic and admired leader in wines and spirits, over the last 18 months, we have been working on a very special project around our spirits portfolio. Launched at our Annual Portfolio Tasting in February this year, our new...
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A Wine Lover’s Tale: Exploring Umbria and Montepulciano
Written by Tamas Toth, Business Development Manager on 18/07/2024 15:00:00Let me take you on a delightful journey through the enchanting landscapes of Umbria and Montepulciano. Umbria: Montefalco - Arnaldo Caprai Nestled amidst rolling hills and bathed in golden sunlight, Arnaldo Caprai stands as a testament to the timele...
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Our Experts – Colette Fourie-Wignall & David Wilkinson (Priority Sales Team)
Written by Colette Fourie-Wignall & David Wilkinson on 14/06/2024 15:00:00This June sees Enotria&Coe expand our Regional Sales offering by launching a brand-new team: Priority Sales. The purpose of this team is to focus on our accounts which are currently smaller in size and work with them to develop our partnership by providin...
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New Supplier - Château Saint-Roch
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 03/06/2024 15:00:00“The boutique winery from Languedoc superstar, Jean-Marc Lafage, Château Saint-Roch offers incredible value wines with a true sense of place and a very obvious artisan’s touch! They are wines for the everyday, but that also boast a compl...
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Insights: Tim Atkin MW’s Chile 2024 Special Report
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 03/06/2024 15:00:00When international wine critic and Master of Wine Tim Atkin’s Chile: Special Report landed recently, we were thrilled to see Enotria&Coe’s Chilean producers and wines receive high scores. In Tim’s words “Chile is making the best an...
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Producer Profile: Susana Balbo
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 07/05/2024 15:00:00Introduction to Susana Balbo Susana Balbo is a true family run winery, whose range offers a premium expression of Argentinian wines. Often described as an Old-World-meets-New-World approach to winemaking, Susana has a remarkable sensitivity for terroir...
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New Supplier - Rapaura Springs
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 06/05/2024 15:00:00“We are incredibly excited about our new partnership with Rapaura Springs and unleashing their full potential in the UK market. Marlborough is a very important category for us and Rapaura Springs has the quality, family story and size to satisfy the...
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Our Experts: Charlotte Mason (Customer Services Manager)
Written by EJ Bailey on 02/05/2024 15:00:00Several years ago I began my journey in the drinks industry when I got offered a role in another wine company on the shop floor, it was during this time I discovered a love for wine. I did not know much about wine at this stage, but I quickly learnt a lot, pa...
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Our Experts: EJ Bailey (Head of Events)
Written by EJ Bailey on 02/04/2024 15:00:00EJ Bailey is Enotria&Coe’s Head Events and has been at the company for over a decade. How did I find my way into the industry? Well, I took a (late) year out when I was in my twenties, and fulfilled a longstanding dream to spend a year in Austral...
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Producer Profile: Frescobaldi
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 01/04/2024 15:00:00Frescobaldi Identity The essence of Frescobaldi's identity lies in its celebration of this diversity, manifested through its various estates and wines that showcase a mosaic of aromas and sensations, each reflecting the distinct characteristics of its ...
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Cork & Fork – Italy Edition
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 03/03/2024 15:00:006th February 2024 - Four producers. Four restaurants. One day. This month, we held our first Cork & Fork event, drawing on our enviable Italian heritage, we brought four producers from across Italy, each with diverse styles. This was not your avera...
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New Supplier - Kakira
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 02/03/2024 15:00:00Kakira is a sugar cane grower based on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda – the source of the river Nile. Kakira is an exemplary producer in terms of true sustainability with a full selection of great spirits the most important being their solera age...
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Producer profile: Planeta
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 01/03/2024 15:00:00After Alessio Planeta's recent accolade as the 2023 Winemaker of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, Planeta is delighted to unveil the label restyling within their historic range, La Segreta. Alessio Planeta will personally share insights into this complex ...
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Italy Trends – looking back on 2023 and ahead to 2024.
Written by Ewan Proctor on 29/02/2024 15:00:00Can you tell us a bit about your experience in the wine industry? I've been very fortunate to have had a long conversation with wine and its people and places for over half my life. I've enjoyed everything from serving locally sourced alpine wines ...
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Our Experts: Andrew Gale (Director of Technical & Sustainability)
Written by Andrew Gale on 06/02/2024 15:00:00Can you tell us a little bit about your achievements as a team in 2023? 2023 has been a really busy year with a focus on delivering a best-in-class Quality Management System that would help us drive sales with existing customers and win new business. In...
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New Supplier - Bladnoch
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 06/02/2024 15:00:00Bladnoch Producer Profile We are thrilled to announce our new exclusive agency spirits brand, Bladnoch. Bladnoch is a 207-year-old Scotch whisky distillery with a forward-thinking risk-taking brand that combines diverse casks in unexpected ways. It is ...
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Producer profile: Quinta do Crasto
Written by on 05/02/2024 15:00:00Why Quinta do Crasto? Quinta do Crasto is widely regarded as the finest estate producing red wine in Portugal. Their mission is to infuse Crasto’s history, tradition and passion for the Douro region in each bottle of wine produced, in a responsib...
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2023 Vintage Report
Written by The E&C Buying Team on 31/01/2024 12:00:00Download our vintage report (PDF) As we all experienced, last year proved problematic for UK wine producers especially who endured a terrible and soggy end to harvest, meaning that whilst sparkling wines should fare ok, still wines we...
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Producer profile: Bodega Cerrón
Written by Carlos Cerdán on 02/01/2024 15:00:00Why did Cerrón choose to make wine in Jumilla? It was not a matter of choice; my family has been rooted for generations in a quaint town within the AOP Jumilla, known as Fuente-Álamo. We are three siblings who have inherited the legacy as the...
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Our Experts: Charlie Carter (Training Manager)
Written by Charlie Carter on 02/01/2024 15:00:00Introduction to our Training Manager, Charlie Carter. I head up the training team at Enotria, bringing wine and spirits education to our customer base and staff. Whether that’s bespoke training, focussed on a site’s wine and spirits list, or de...
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Our Experts: Rachael Pogmore (South America Buyer)
Written by Rachael Pogmore on 01/12/2023 15:00:00I’ve been a part of the Enotria team for just under a year now. It’s been such a whirlwind, and I can’t quite believe we are now fast approaching the end of the year. In what has been a very testing time for the drinks industry nav...
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Producer profile: Meinert
Written by on 30/11/2023 15:00:00Who are Meinert? Established by Martin Meinert, Meinert is a small, boutique winery in the Devon Valley, within the region of Stellenbosch. Devon Crest Vineyards has steep south/west facing slopes planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot...
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The Latest Fine Wine Offer
Written by Kathrine Larsen-Robert on 29/11/2023 16:00:00Kathrine Larsen-Robert MS, our Head of Fine Wine, shares with us the latest offer from our fine wine portfolio. Our fine wine list is a combination of exceptional wines from our top agencies and also broking stock sourced from impeccable origins across Europe...
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Cantine Bertani: A Tradition of Innovation
Written by Rob Ward on 27/10/2023 15:00:00Cantine Bertani has an illustrious heritage with over a century and a half of winemaking, and is still proudly producing some of the finest quality wines of the Veneto, including esteemed estate Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC and Amarone della Valpo...
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Amarone Academy 2023
Written by John Chalmers on 25/10/2023 15:00:00Various fashions come and go, although the lumberjack shirt seems to be in fashion on a worryingly regular basis. Fashion does appear to be a consideration when it comes to wine and there are a few examples that struggle to get out of their particular period ...
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Our Experts: Dino Seetaram (Head of Operations, Changes & Implementations) & Amy Vance (Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator)
Written by Enotria & Coe on 18/09/2023 15:00:00Since starting at Enotria, what has been your best achievement? Dino Seetaram: My role at Enotria is to help our teams come together to solve problems and find ways of improving our own performance. We get involved in lots of operational and organisatio...
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Producer Profile: Ixsir
Written by on 13/09/2023 15:00:00About Lebanon The unique Lebanese landscapes result in a rare growing climate for their vineyards: hot summer days and cool summer nights become key for keeping Lebanon’s wines fresh. With four seasons and no desert, Lebanon is the only country in th...
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New Duty Rates August 2023
Written by on 21/06/2023 13:00:00Alcohol duty in the UK has been frozen since February 2019, but in March this year the government announced that this is to change as of 1st August 2023 when their new duty legislation will go live. The aim of this new legislation is to create standard...
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Spanish Wine Master - How much do you know about Spanish wine?
Written by Stefanie Metcalf on 15/05/2023 15:51:00Competition Launch, Ibérica Marylebone, 26th April 2023 Set against a backdrop of Andalucian tiles and delicious tapas, a group of Enotrians attended the launch of the Spanish Wine Master programme, a new international competition founded by Ram&oac...
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Focus 50: Trip 50, Teusner (Australia)
Written by Enotria & Coe Focus 50 on 27/12/2022 18:51:00To mark Enotria&Coe’s 50th anniversary this year, we’re shining a light on 50 outstanding producers who have been instrumental to our company history. As part of our celebrations, members of the E&C team took a trip to Australia to experie...
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Room to Reward
Written by Enotria & Coe Focus 50 on 18/12/2022 18:51:00As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2022, we are exploring the past, present and future of Enotria, including what we are doing as a business to lay the foundations for a better future for the UK’s hospitality industry. Part of this commitme...
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Focus 50: Trip 49, Rob Dolan (Australia)
Written by Enotria & Coe Focus 50 on 17/12/2022 18:51:00To mark Enotria&Coe’s 50th anniversary this year, we’re shining a light on 50 outstanding producers who have been instrumental to our company history. As part of our celebrations, members of the E&C team took a trip to Australia to experie...