Sapori D’Italia Import was born from the passion of Adriana Betioli and Marco Nordio. Founded in 1989 Sapori d’Italia is nowadays is the leading independent Italian Fine Wine Merchants in New Zealand, with a consistently growing clientele.

Sapori’s mission is to provide private and professional customers with access to high-quality Italian wines at competitive prices by purchasing directly from producers. This direct-from-producer approach, built on close, trusting relationships, allows Sapori d’Italia to offer a curated selection of often hard-to-find vintages and formats.

Our very own Marco Nordio an Italian Wine Ambassador, Vinitaly International Academy, the only one in NZ.

“Times are changing for us, Marco will be spending more time in Italy, meaning Marco will be well positioned to source even more delicious wines from Italy and other look at opportunities. On that note, we are happy to introduce our new General Manager, Vicky Roberts who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our growing business.

“Vicky Roberts is one of Auckland’s most experienced and well-recognised hospitality identities. Having worked in the world of wine distribution for most of her life, there’s nothing Vicky doesn’t know about sourcing incredible products for excellent prices. Vicky has worked in almost every aspect of hospitality and liquor retail, so she’s acutely aware of the unique challenges those businesses face and the specific buying needs they have. She is also a highly skilled wine taster with a professional palate and I have worked with her for many years”  Yvonne Lorkin, Wine Critic/Writer