Sustaina Wines’ operational foundation is built on the network developed over many years by founder Peter Douglas, DipWSET, who brings his expertise in strategic wine sourcing to bear here. Thanks to this direct access to international producers, the agency operates with great flexibility, sourcing both small quantities for specialty retailers and large volumes for airlines or ship suppliers.
At the heart of its operations is the exclusive representation of four select wineries in German-speaking and European markets, covering diverse customer segments and price points.
Famille Descombe gained international attention through the Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” but defines itself primarily by its quality as one of the highest-rated producers in Beaujolais. In addition to local crus, the winery also produces wines from the classic appellations of Burgundy and Chablis.
With Kapistoni, the agency offers an authentic introduction to Georgian wine tradition. The winery consistently focuses on indigenous grape varieties and uses the traditional qvevri method, in which wines are fermented and aged in large clay vessels buried in the ground. In the sparkling wine segment, the portfolio covers two strategic directions.
Champagne Gruet serves as a strong partner for the volume-oriented entry-level segment and ensures a high level of supply reliability. Complementing this, Champagne Forget-Brimont serves the premium segment with Premier and Grand Cru-quality wines. A particular strength of this house lies in its flexibility to produce high-quality private labels even for small order quantities. You can find a complete overview of all products in the current Sustaina Wines catalog, which you can request here in digital or print format.
In addition to its core portfolio, Sustaina Wines focuses on two other areas that provide retailers with a direct competitive advantage.
In addition to its core portfolio, Sustaina Wines focuses on two further pillars that provide retailers with a direct competitive advantage.
Strategic Sourcing: The agency leverages its global network to fill gaps in product ranges. Sustaina Wines identifies and sources products worldwide based on clients’ specific requirements. The spectrum ranges from products for airline in-flight catering to bulk orders for event catering and the retail sector.
This ensures buyers have efficient market coverage and products tailored to their specific needs.
Beyond its core portfolio, Sustaina Wines focuses on two additional pillars that provide retailers with a direct competitive advantage.
Strategic Sourcing: The agency leverages its global network to fill gaps in product ranges. Sustaina Wines identifies and sources products worldwide based on clients’ specific requirements. The spectrum ranges from profiles for airline in-flight catering to volumes for event catering and retail.
This ensures buyers efficient market coverage and tailored products for their specific purposes. Private Label Another strategic focus is the development of high-quality private labels for wine and spirits. This approach enables retailers and companies to strategically premiumize their portfolio and sustainably enhance their own brand with quality.
By creating these exclusive products, clients avoid direct price competition and market comparability, which in turn opens up opportunities for a significant increase in margins.
