Joan Torrents quits Mitchells & Butlers for Enotria as head of wine buying

Enotria has poached Joan Torrents from Mitchells & Butlers to head up its wine buying operation.

Investec provides £25m debt finance for BlueGem's Enotria buyout

Investec has provided a £25 million debt finance facility for private equity BlueGem's buyout of wine distributor Enotria.

New private equity backers for Enotria

After seven years as the major investor behind Enotria, ISIS Equity partners sold its shares and BlueGem Capital has now become the main backer.

Enotria employs international staff for Settesoli

Enotria has appointed two staff internationally to be responsible for sales of its Sicilian joint venture project Cantine Settesoli.

Enotria to focus on sales and driving acquisitions

Eighteen months on from the merger with Great Western Wine, Enotria is back on the acquisition trail, says chief executive Alison Levett.

Lebanese winery Ixsir, appoints Enotria as UK agent

Enotria has been appointed UK agent for Lebanese winery Ixsir.

Enotria tops on-trade wine league

Enotria has been named the top on-trade wine distributor in the UK in terms of market share.

Enotria launches wine training programme

Enotria has launched a training programme to give restaurant and bar staff greater confidence when serving wine.

Enotria buys Great Western Wine

Enotria has bought Bath-based firm Great Western Wines (GWW) for an undisclosed sum.

Tim How joins Enotria

Majestic's former chief executive Tim How has joined Enotria as deputy chairman.

Maison Trimbach joins Enotria

Maison Trimbach, one of Alsace's most famous wine producers has announced it is joining agents Enotria's portfolio from May 1 in a move to up its profile in the UK market.

Jean Trimbach, 12th generation of the founding family, said: "We are not in the habit of changing agents - this is the first change for us in 35 years. But we saw in Enotria the capability to really develop our On Trade presence in the UK. Enotria's reach, as well as their strong wine credentials, make them an ideal partner for us."

Wine + to go ahead but Enotria tasting cancelled

Wine + organisers have confirmed that the two day show starting at London Olympia tomorrow, February 3, is on despite the adverse weather conditions.

Enotria does on-trade deal with Wheeler Cellars

The directors of Colchester Wine Ltd. are pleased to announce that their On-trade wine supply business, trading as "Wheeler Cellars" (formally the Trade Division of Lay and Wheeler), and their Agency business, trading as "Select Vineyards", will join forces with the highly successful Enotria wine distribution company with effect from Monday 21st July 2008.

Enotria takes on Marques de Riscal

London-based Enotria has been appointed the UK agent for major Rioja brand Marques de Riscal.

Fells loses Champagne house to Enotria

Champagne House Henriot has swapped agents from John E Fells to Enotria Winecellars.

New chief executive at Enotria

Enotria Winecellars has appointed Alison Levett as chief executive. She takes over from Clive Beharrell, who will now become executive chairman.

New on-trade sales boss at Enotria

Enotria Winecellars has appointed Simon Treanor as its new on-trade sales director.

Enotria sold in 8.2-million deal

Italian specialist Enotria Winecellars has sold a majority stake of its business to private equity firm ISIS for 8.2 million.
Founded in 1972 by Remo Nardone, Enotria now has more than 1,200 wines in its portfolio, and it supplies restaurants such as Fifteen and Gordon Ramsay eateries. Nardone, 70, will stay on in a consultancy role but will take a step back from the day-to-day running of the firm.

Enotria takes on Tokara

Enotria Winecellars is the UK agents for the Tokara Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The three estate wines, launched earlier this month, are a Chardonnay, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux blend. All three will be
available from UK stock by the end of this month.

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