Piemonte
A cultural importer and distributor designing
how discovery happens in wine.
Estate Wineries
We work with human-scale Italian makers — families who live in their vineyards and craft wines that invite discovery.
They are the foundation of The Independent Alternative — a collection defined not by checkmarks, but by meaning.
Est. 2013
Philosophy
At Gladiator Wine Distribution, we believe the future of wine lies in discovery — not scale.
We practice Wine Discovery Design: the intentional craft of curating, presenting, and communicating wine in ways that evoke emotion and exploration in every glass.
Each bottle we represent is chosen for its ability to create what founder Tony Margiotta calls The Resonance Effect — that moment when a wine, in all its dimensions, aligns with the person.
For restaurants, shops, and their guests, The Resonance Effect changes everything. It deepens connection, inspires curiosity, and transforms a simple glass into an experience that brings people back.
This is our philosophy: fewer bottles, deeper meaning, and discovery that endures.
Wines that speak with the voice of their maker, not the market.
Selections that invite conversation and exploration at the table.
Experiences that linger, turning discovery into memory.
Together, they form Wine Discovery Design — our framework for keeping lists and shelves alive, guests engaged, and discovery continuous.
Testimonials
Guided by the three pillars of Wine Discovery Design — Expression, Connection, and Impression —our work goes beyond the bottle to create meaningful experiences for restaurants, shops, and wine lovers
Restaurants and Hotels looking for innovative ways of increasing wine revenues. Offering custom templates designed to drive sales. In other words, we help you make a wine list that sells.
“Italy’s Best Kept Wine Secrets” is a virtual wine experience that takes you across Italy within the context of Italian wine culture. Participants can join on zoom from anywhere in the world. Guided by Tony Margiotta
Are you planning a social or professional event? Discover how our wine and education method will make your live and in-person experience memorable.
Tony Margiotta,
President & Founder
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