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Our Manifesto

At Italyabroad.com, we live and breathe Italian wine and food. Our mission is simple yet uncompromising: to deliver the most authentic Italian experience, rooted in tradition, guided by knowledge, and driven by purpose.

We believe in the wisdom of Hippocrates: "Let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food." Eating and drinking well fuels not only the body but the soul - bringing balance, energy, and joy into our lives.

What We Stand For:

Authenticity, Always
Everything we sell is the real thing—what Italians actually eat and drink. No shortcuts, no “Italian-sounding” imitations. Behind every bottle and bite is a real place, a real artisan, and a real story.

Excellence Without Compromise
We don’t chase trends or labels. We select only wines and foods that express their land, their makers, and their truth—with no compromise on quality. From vineyard to table, we uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship and integrity.

Sustainability is Non-Negotiable
We work exclusively with producers who care for their land, respect nature, and operate with future generations in mind. Our wines are made from healthy, ripe grapes grown in low-yield vineyards. Our foods are free from palm oil, additives, and preservatives—because real quality doesn’t need disguises. Even our packaging is eco-friendly and recycled.

Transparency Over Hype
We believe in honesty - from the label to the price tag. No inflated margins, no gimmicks. Just good wine and food at fair prices, from people who know what they’re doing - and love what they do.

Passion for the Forgotten & the True
We champion small producers, indigenous grapes, and under-the-radar regions. We’re not here for the mass market. We’re here for what’s real—wines and foods that tell stories, honour tradition, and surprise the palate.

Why It Matters

The Italian diet - globally recognised as the Mediterranean diet - is not only delicious but also one of the healthiest in the world. Yet the market is flooded with low-quality imitations and industrial products dressed up in Italian disguise.

At Italyabroad.com, we’ve been standing up for the real thing since 2003. We partner only with small producers and family-run businesses. We know their vineyards, their kitchens, and their values - because we’ve been there. We believe that great wine begins in the vineyard, not in the winery. That food should be made with care, not chemicals. And that less is often more - because quality speaks. For Italians, food and wine are about connection, family, friends, laughter, and meaning. We want to bring that same feeling to every home, glass, and plate we touch.

The market is flooded with poor-quality, cheap Italian products or those with Italian-sounding names. At Italyabroad.com, our journey is about discovering small Italian producers creating exceptional products and bringing them to you. We are knowledgeable – true experts in Italian wine and food.

We are Italyabroad.com. And this is our promise to you.

Latest Reviews

Ian & Wendy
Andrea has enabled us to expand our wine vocabulary far beyond the bastion of our favourite red, Amarone. It has been such a delight to get into white & rosé as well as many other

Ian & Wendy - July 15, 2025

Cherry LiqueurA delicious cherry liqueur. Having recently returned from a holiday in Sorrento where I tried a lovely after dinner cherry liqueur (called Elixir di Bacco), I tried, without success

Ian - July 13, 2025

Multicultivar Harmonia EVOOI love this oil. I used to buy it from another online vendor but the price here is amazing and the service is excellent. Very pleased.

Angela - June 21, 2025

Etna BiancoThis volcanic wine sings of the slopes it came from- sapid and minerally - so moreish with that umami quality that is hard to leave alone. Best friend to any fish dish. If you love

Kat - January 31, 2025

Coffee LiqueurLove this! A little punch, not too strong, fine taste of coffee.

Caroline - December 31, 2024

Refosco dal PeduncoloThis could well be my new favourite red wine! It’s a very deep red in colour with an enticing aroma and is an incredibly dry wine, which suits my tastes perfectly. I’m not especiall

Callum James - December 24, 2024

Simon
I received a monthly wine subscription as a birthday present last year. The wines were invariably really interesting, I also learned a lot about Italian wine. I thought it was so go

Simon - August 29, 2024

Brian & Shirley
We had our wine night on the 11th March which everyone enjoyed. All the wines were excellent, the Pinot Grigio Cantanghel and Supertuscans Il Sorvegeliante Rigololccio were of part

Brian & Shirley - March 17, 2023

Sharon
Thank you for a great evening! :-) we will try + visit again from Scotland

Sharon - August 13, 2021

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