Vinifera Imports, Austin TX
Aaron Leibold from Vinifera Imports

Aaron Leibold

Vinifera Imports

Austin, TX (Barton Creek Mall)
Wine, Beer & Spirits Store
Wine, Beer & Spirits Store
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About Us

Vinifera is the name to know for extraordinary Italian wines. We feature a selection of no longer available vintages in various sizes, from 1994 to today (contact us for availability). But Vinifera also offers high quality wines at every price point, from $10 for a Friuli Chardonnay to $1,600 for a 3 liter Valdicava Riserva Madonna Del Piano.
Great wines from Veneto, Basilicata, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Umbria, Puglia, Abruzzo, Lazio, Campania, Calabria, Sardegna and Sicilia are our specialty. We also carry the rare and finest Grappa from Barbera D'Asti Roccanivo and Nebbiolo D'Alba Tre Sole Tre from 1998 vintages, and more.

How We Got Started

Some 37 years ago, a young man from Napoli named Dominic “Dom” Nocerino, began his life’s work as CEO/Owner of Vinifera Imports. Dom took great care in developing relationships with Italy’s finest wine producers including Guiseppe Rinaldi, Dante Rivetti, Oddero, Pelissero, Cascina Chicco and Pertinace in Piemonte; Valdicava, Fontodi, Castello Di Romitorio, Canalicchio Di Sopra in Toscana; Graziano Prà and Stefano Cesari at Brigaladara in Veneto and many more. Dom still heads our company and personally selects our wines. His son, Dom Jr., is following in his fathers footsteps.

Products & Services
Wine Dinners and Events
Wine Dinners and Events by Vinifera Imports
We can help develop Italian wine menus for your reataraunt's special dinners.
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Recommendations Given (4)
"By far the best values on quality wines from all over the world. Great people, great products and..." Read more "By far the best values on quality wines from all over the world. Great people, great products and really great case deals."
"I sent customers to the nearby Craig O's from my Bee Cave wine store after many good referrals..." Read more "I sent customers to the nearby Craig O's from my Bee Cave wine store after many good referrals from the neighborhood."
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Recent Activity
How do I get word out about my spirits?
Aaron from Vinifera Imports Answered this on April 27, 2018
Hit the road. Every state you wish to sell in begins with you courting the distributors in that state. When they pick up your product (hopefully) you can begin covering the area market with sampling to introduce consumers to your product. Local word of mouth and restaurant placement is what... (more) Hit the road. Every state you wish to sell in begins with you courting the distributors in that state. When they pick up your product (hopefully) you can begin covering the area market with sampling to introduce consumers to your product. Local word of mouth and restaurant placement is what builds sales and brand awareness. An expensive ad for a product not available locally is not effective. The best model for success with a similar product is Tito's Vodka from here in Austin. They developed their product from the bottom up locally to a national success. I would contact them and seek advice as well, you likely have a lot in common.
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Can anyone help with understanding zoning laws in reference to alcohol manufacturing?
Aaron from Vinifera Imports Answered this on March 30, 2018
Zoning is specific to your city/county, and you exact location within. Here is a link to the Indy/Marion County Zoning Ordinances. If you are storing refined alcohol you may need to adhere to hazardous materials storage and possibly proximity to restricted areas identified in zoning maps... (more) Zoning is specific to your city/county, and you exact location within. Here is a link to the Indy/Marion County Zoning Ordinances. If you are storing refined alcohol you may need to adhere to hazardous materials storage and possibly proximity to restricted areas identified in zoning maps (schools, churches..) for having wine or spirits. Zoning officials can be contacted for questions and assistance. Reach out to them, I am sure they will be glad to help out. Cheers! http://indy.gov/eGov/City/DMD/Current/zoning/Docum...,%202017.pdf
Where are some of the places you think of first when you think of US wines?
Aaron from Vinifera Imports Answered this on November 15, 2017
The first vineyards in North America were planted in Texas in the 1600's by the Franciscans. It was a root-stock native to Texas that help end the Phylloxera epidemic, isolated and promoted by Mr. Munson, also from Texas. Today Texas has over 4,000 acres of producing vineyard farmland. Here are... (more) The first vineyards in North America were planted in Texas in the 1600's by the Franciscans. It was a root-stock native to Texas that help end the Phylloxera epidemic, isolated and promoted by Mr. Munson, also from Texas. Today Texas has over 4,000 acres of producing vineyard farmland. Here are some figures on the economic impact of our wineries: "Contributes more than $13.1 Billion of Economic Value to the State of Texas (Download 2017 Texas Economic Impact Study Packet on American Wine Industry prepared by John Dunham & Associates) 104,267 full time jobs paying $4.3B in wages 1.7M tourist visits to Texas wineries spending $716.6M 436 Wineries (G permit issued by TABC as of August 18, 2017)"

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Aaron Leibold from Vinifera Imports
Aaron Leibold
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