Demanding Sophistication with Each Bottle

Take a trip to an old world European wine merchant right in the heart of Union Square. Italian Wine Merchants offers an entirely new approach to wine retailing. Conceptualized by Sergio Esposito along with partners Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali, Italian Wine Merchants is the country’s premier specialty wine store. Steps away from Union Square Park in New York City, the store offers a sophisticated wine selection applauded by wine collectors nationwide. With the country’s foremost experts on Italian wine, food, and cellar planning and stocking, the store presents customers the opportunity to understand the significance that wine plays in European culture.

IWM Philosophy

Italian Wine Merchants caters to the wine collector and enthusiast through our portfolio management services. Wine consultants are on-hand to assist clients in evaluating their cellars for depth, breadth and drink-ability, as well as investment potential. We help clients manage their purchases so that the wines in their cellars are best-suited for their taste preferences and goals.