DOCG Imports

Premium Italian wines 🇮🇹🍷
For restaurants & retailers
Natural wines from Sardinia & beyond 💋 Est. 2016
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Bring the local flavor of Italy to your table with artisan, small-production Italian wines. Hand selected by Nina Snow from vineyard to you. Italian excellence, exclusively imported for California.

05/19/2026

Just outside Rome, carved into volcanic stone beneath a medieval castle, sits one of Lazio's most extraordinary estates.

is a family-operated vineyard that emphasizes sustainable farming and is deeply connected to the native Lazio varieties. During a recent visit, I had the pleasure of tasting with owner Filippo Antonelli, whose hospitality and passion for the land come through in every glass.

The standout? Malvasia Puntinata, a gorgeous, aromatic white that's a rare find in California and a true expression of native Lazio. Small-production, honest, and exactly the kind of wine your customers will keep asking about.

This is the kind of producer that makes your wine program unforgettable.

Interested in adding Castello di Torre in Pietra to your list or shelves? Reach out for wholesale details 🍷

04/24/2026

Some estates you visit and immediately understand why they've thrived for almost 400 years.

Azienda Agricola RUBINELLI VAJOL sits in the heart of Valpolicella Classico - 12km from Lake Garda - a natural amphitheatre of south-facing vines on an estate producing wine since 1635.

The fruttaio, a ventilated drying room where the grapes slowly desiccate for appassimento, is built into the tufa rock, which keeps everything at perfect temperature, resulting in an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG that is velvety, warm, and elegant where Amarone can so often be heavy.

Our hands-on approach means we know every vineyard, every vintage, so you get the real deal, direct from the source. Drop us a message 🍷

04/14/2026

From the rolling hills of Tuscany, brings generations of Sangiovese expertise and a winemaking philosophy rooted in authentic Tuscan tradition.

We've spent years visiting their cellars, tasting through their vintages, and building a real relationship with the Ravazzi family. That's how we know their Chianti, Prezioso, and Iroso are ready for your wine program.

And because we know them well, we also know the secret: the Ravazzi vineyards sit literally on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, you can stand one foot in each region. That unique position brings an unexpected grape into their Super Tuscans, giving them a depth and complexity you won't find anywhere else.

Can you guess which grape? Answer in the comments 👇

Interested in bringing authentic Tuscany to your shelves? Let's connect 🍷

03/25/2026

Carignano del Sulcis is Sardinia's hidden red treasure: crafted from ancient, ungrafted vines rooted in Sulcis' sandy coastal soils. As Ian D'Agata notes, this region produces some of Italy's most elegant and nuanced reds, with juicy black fruit, wild herbs, and a hint of sea breeze.

What makes it special: where Carignan can be rustic elsewhere, here in Sulcis it's all about balance, depth, and drinkability.

Producers like Cantina Giba are at the forefront, capturing the true soul of this terroir. We work directly with their team to bring your program authentic, soulful reds that embody the spirit of Sardinia's southwest coast.

Ready to bring Sulcis to your wine list? Let's connect 🍷

03/20/2026

Cantina Giba, located in the Sulcis region, reflects the unique terroir of this area in the quality of its wines. To achieve this, the winery uses single-variety vinification for both Carignano and Vermentino. The winery operates three distinct production lines: the Giba line, the 6 Mura line, and the special reserve line, Sei Più.

With 30 hectares of vineyards, Giba produces about 100,000 bottles per year and is among the 10% of European wineries utilizing Piede Franco (ungrafted vines). Some of Giba's vines are over 100 years old, resulting in low-yield plants that contribute to the complexity and depth of the wines.

Andres Garcia Blas, a native of Spain, began his career as an oenologist in his home country and brings a unique perspective to his winemaking. He has since become a well-known and highly respected producer of Carignano del Sulcis.

Three distinct lines. One region most people haven't discovered yet (until now).
Let's bring Sulcis to your wine program 🍇🇮🇹

03/18/2026

Cannonau is grown all across Sardinia, but there's something truly special about the Cannonau from Nepente di Oliena 📍
While many Cannonau wines are known for being big, bold, and heavily oaked, Oliena's version stands apart: elegant, expressive, and layered with the true nuances of the grape. Here, in the heart of Barbagia, unique soils and mountain air yield a Cannonau that is vibrant, refined, and a pure reflection of Sardinian tradition.

We work directly with families like Azienda Puddu in Oliena to bring you this authentic style, which is never masked by heavy wood, always letting the terroir and the grape speak for themselves.

Let's bring Oliena to your wine list 🍷

03/13/2026

Say hello to Fratelli Puddu 🇮🇹 a family winery rooted in Oliena, in Sardinia's mountainous interior, home to the Nepente di Oliena subzone and arguably the world's finest Cannonau production area.

High elevation, granite-rich soils, 100% organic and sustainable methods, and a family that has been doing this for generations. The result is a Cannonau that is elegant, bold, spicy, and endlessly drinkable. A pure reflection of the land.

Being based in Sardinia part of the year, we drink these wines often, at the best local restaurants, at friends' homes. The selection is one we come back to every time, because it represents Cannonau at its most authentic.

Ready to add Sardinia's signature red to your wine program? Let's talk.

03/12/2026

Vermentino di Gallura is Sardinia’s flagship white: Sardinia’s only DOCG and the only DOCG Vermentino in all of Italy. What does this mean? It means that Vermentino is happiest here… that Gallura allows the Vermentino grape to show its best self, and that putting that power into the hands of a winemaker such as Daniela Pinna of results in pure, unadulterated magic. This wine is strong, fresh, mineral-driven, and perfect with seafood, cheese, or simply with a gorgeous sunset.

We work directly with top producers like Tenute Olbios to bring your program the real taste of Gallura. Authentic Sardinian excellence, ready for your wine list.

Want to know which Sardinian whites are moving in restaurants right now? Let’s talk 🍷💋

03/05/2026

Tenute Olbios, led by the inspiring Daniela Pinna in the heart of Gallura, is something every wine professional should have in their portfolio.

Their Vermentino di Gallura is as vibrant as the Sardinian sun: crisp, aromatic, and grown on granite-rich soils just miles from the sea, exploding with minerality and character.

Our time in Sardinia allows us to work closely with Daniela, who I'm proud to call a dear friend, and that relationship means we can bring you her most authentic expressions of the Gallura region, exclusively.

Ready to bring Gallura to your wine program?

03/02/2026

Sardinia has some of Italy's most compelling wines, and there's so much more to discover.

SardoVino is about to change that 🇮🇹🍷

From vibrant minerality of our Vermentino di Gallura to the elegant Cannonau from Oliena and the eathy boldness of Carignano del Sulcis, we’re on the ground in every region, curating a full spectrum selection of Sardinian wines for you. No other importer offers this level of access or variety.

Stay tuned as we introduce the people and places behind Sardinia’s most exciting wines!

02/24/2026

Ever wondered what “DOCG” really means?

It’s Italy’s highest wine disciplinary standard or set of production requirements – Denomination of Origin Controlled & Guaranteed. So a DOCG wine will be held to higher standards for how it’s made… but that doesn’t mean it will be a “better” wine…

At DOCG Imports, we go beyond the label: we meet the makers and live life. With locations in Umbria and Sardinia, we visit the producers, dine with the families, taste at the source, and hand-select wines you won’t find anywhere else. We take the guess work out of the process for our customers and take great pride in our selections.

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