Italian wine, translated with purpose.
Consulting, education and events connecting Italian producers and portfolios with their audiences.
A separate contessa practice
Wine expertise, made useful.
Contessa works with Italian producers, distributors and importers on strategy, communication, education and experiences.
Our role is advisory and collaborative; we do not promise a particular commercial result.
Wine trade consulting
From market thinking to the room where wine is poured.
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US market strategy
Sales and marketing perspective for Italian producers, distributors and importers.
02
Trade education
Education for sales teams, buyers, hospitality professionals and trade audiences.
03
Tastings, dinners & events
Trade tastings, wine dinners and focused events for a producer, region or portfolio.
04
Product placement support
Introductions and positioning support informed by product fit and market context.
05
Market feedback & analysis.
Practical observations to help teams evaluate messaging, response and next steps.
Private events & pop-ups
Gatherings built around wine and food.
In Italy and the USA, Contessa develops private events and pop-ups, provides sommelier and educator services, and collaborates on chef-led wine dinners.
Private and trade wine tastings
Chef-led wine dinners
Sommelier and wine educator services
Italian food and wine pop-ups
Producer and portfolio events
Start a professional conversation
Tell us what you are bringing to market - or to the table.
Share a little about the journey you have in mind. Our team will reply personally.
