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IWM History

Italian Wine Merchants (IWM), a retail shop that exclusively represents fine Italian wine, was founded in 1999 by Sergio Esposito, chef Mario Batali, and restaurateur Joe Bastianich. IWM only carries the top 1% of all Italian wine produced and houses the largest Italian vintage collection in the world.

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  Sergio Esposito  

About Sergio Esposito

Regarded as the leading expert on Italian wines in the U.S., Sergio is A 20 year veteran of the wine business. He has worked as a sommelier and consultant for Manhattan’s finest restaurants and spends ten weeks of the year tasting, evaluating and hand selecting each wine that IWM has to offer its clientele.

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  Joe Bastianich  

About Joe Bastianich

Joseph has played an integral role in the Italian wine and food "revolution," much of it ignited by his mother, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich of Felidia. Joseph has led an ever-expanding array of projects: restaurants, a retail shop, a winery in Italy, books and much more.

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  Mario Batali  

About Mario Batali

One of the most recognizable chefs in America, Mario has dedicated his career to sharing Italian food, wine, and culture with the American public. Mario's cooking is featured in national television shows, numerous cookbooks and some of the country's top restaurants.

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