Is Wine for the World a public or private company?

Wine for the World is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Wine for the World founded?

Wine for the World was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Wine for the World based?

Wine for the World is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

How does Wine for the World make money?

One revenue line is on record: wine Import and Distribution.

Does Wine for the World have an API?

No public API is recorded for Wine for the World.

Wine for the World company profile: firmographics, business model, customers, competitors

Namestring

Wine for the World

Legal namestring

Wine for the World

Websiteurl

wine4theworld.com

Company typeenum

Private

Founded yearint

2013

Descriptiontext

Wine for the World is a New York-based wine import and distribution company founded in 2013 by CEO Mika Bulmash. It operates as the exclusive U.S. importer for a curated portfolio of 21+ artisanal wine producers from 12+ countries, with a stated mission to represent winemakers who are women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, organic/biodynamic, carbon-neutral, Fair Trade, or otherwise socially and environmentally responsible. The portfolio includes flagship producers such as Aslina (South Africa), Bosman Family Vineyards (South Africa), Familia Geisse (Brazil), Camins 2 Dreams (U.S.), Valdonica (Italy), and Chozas Carrascal (Spain), with each producer selected for story-driven differentiation alongside sustainability credentials.

The company operates a B2B import-and-distribute model within the U.S. three-tier alcohol regulatory framework. It does not sell direct-to-consumer; instead, it sources wines internationally and routes them through 23+ regional wholesale distributors covering 26+ U.S. states, including Alabama Crown, MS Walker, Serendipity Wines, Salveto Imports, CBL Wine Co., and Hangtime. Revenue is generated through transactional import margins on wine sold to distributors, who in turn supply restaurants, wine bars, and retail wine shops. Customer segments are U.S. wine distributors and on-trade wine professionals seeking differentiated, mission-driven portfolio additions.

The company is privately held, employs 1–10 people, and has no disclosed institutional funding. Supporting marketing assets include a producer video library hosted on its Squarespace website and a Google Drive trade resources folder. Producer-side recognition includes third-party awards such as Forbes' "A Winemaker to Follow" and Fortune/Food & Wine's "Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink" for producer Ntsiki Biyela, and Wine Enthusiast's 2014 New World Winery of the Year nomination for Vinicola Geisse (Familia Geisse). Stephen Satterfield serves as Director of Marketing alongside Founder/CEO Mika Bulmash.

Short descriptiontext

Wine for the World is a New York-based wine importer founded in 2013 that exclusively represents 21+ mission-driven artisanal producers from 12+ countries and distributes their wines through 23+ regional wholesalers across 26+ U.S. states.

Operating statusenum

Operating

Ownership categoryenum

Headcount rangeband

1–10

akta.pro rankint

HeadquartersNew York, United States

HQ citystring

New York

HQ countrystring

United States

HQ regionstring

North America

Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values

wine import distribution, artisanal wine importer, wholesale wine distribution, sustainable wine portfolio, exclusive US wine importer

NAICS code1 code

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers424820

SIC code1 code

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages5180

Product category

Wine Import and Distribution

Social media profiles3 records

GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record

1Wine Import and Distribution

TypeTransaction Fee

Description

Wine for the World generates revenue by importing and distributing wines from their curated portfolio of international winemakers to U.S. distributors and trade customers. They act as the exclusive U.S. importer for their producers.

wine4theworld.com

Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

GTM typeB2B

B2B

Offering typeServices

Services

Core offering1 text field

Wine for the World is a New York-based wine import and distribution company that acts as the exclusive U.S. importer for a curated portfolio of artisanal wines from socially and environmentally responsible winemakers across 12+ countries. It sells and distributes these wines through a network of regional wholesale distributors that supply on-trade (restaurants, wine bars) and retail accounts across most U.S. states. The portfolio emphasizes women-, BIPOC-, and LGBTQ+-owned producers, organic/biodynamic/Fair Trade practices, and storytelling content to support trade sell-through.

Differentiator

Functional benefit

Problem solved

Product overview1 text field

Wine for the World is a New York-based wine import and distribution company founded in 2013. It is not a software/technology product but a portfolio of wines imported from mission-driven producers worldwide. The company represents a curated collection of 21+ wine producers/wine brands from 12+ countries, unified by their commitment to social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and diversity. The portfolio includes Aslina (South Africa), Bosman Family Vineyards, Ktima Brintziki (Greece), Camins 2 Dreams, Agricoltura Capodarco (Italy), Cerro Chapeu (Uruguay), Chozas Carrascal (Spain), Chatzivaritis Estate (Greece), Dasca Vives (Spain), Familia Geisse (Brazil), Valdonica (Italy), Vitematta Cantine (Italy), illimis (South Africa), HER Wines (South Africa), La Costa (Italy), Merumalia (Italy), Montlaiz (Argentina), Agricola Morasinsi (Italy), Solar del Alma (Argentina), Vignoble Reveille (France), and Traynor Family Vineyards (Canada). The producers focus on organic, biodynamic, Fair Trade, minimal intervention, and natural winemaking practices, with emphasis on women-owned, BIPOC-owned, and LGBTQ+-owned wineries.

Product and service20 records

1Aslina

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

South African winery founded by Ntsiki Biyela, one of South Africa's first black female winemakers. Produces elegant wines including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chenin Blanc.

2Bosman Family Vineyards

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

South African winery that transferred 26% of company ownership to employees in 2009. Offers wines under multiple lines including Nature & Sun (organic), Fides (organic), Classic, and Generation 8.

3Ktima Brintziki

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Greek boutique winery making organic wines from indigenous, ancient varietals (some referenced by Homer) with zero carbon footprint, using geothermal and photovoltaic energy.

4Camins 2 Dreams

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

First Native American winemaker-founded winery, with wife Mireia Taribó. Produces hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines using natural yeast and minimal intervention in Santa Ynez Valley.

5Agricoltura Capodarco

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Italian winery employing people with disabilities using organic farming methods with no added sulfites. 8 hectares of 43-year-old vineyards on volcanic soils in Lazio.

6Cerro Chapeu

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Uruguayan winery founded in 1975 by the Carrau family. Practices low-input winemaking in a gravity-flow winery, producing the Folklore series and Viej as Viñas Tannat.

7Chozas Carrascal

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Spanish winery with the highest Vino de Pago designation, located in a nature preserve at 750-840m altitude. Uses solar panels and native yeast fermentation and is close to carbon neutrality.

8Chatzivaritis Estate

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Greek family winery in Goumenissa making natural, organic, biodynamic wines. Led by winemaker Chloi Chatzivaritis, producing Mosaic, Negoska Carbonic, and Goumenissa wines.

9Dasca Vives

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Small family winery in Catalonia run by Alba Vives and Josep Dasca. Biodynamic farming with pre-phylloxera varietals, producing Jovent, Llunatic, Xerric, and Ancestral Pet-Nat wines.

10Familia Geisse

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Latin America's premier sparkling wine house in Brazil's Pinto Bandeira (first DO for sparkling in the New World). Uses champenoise method with organic practices at 800m+ elevation.

11Valdonica

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

LGBTQ-owned Tuscan winery recultivating forgotten varietals with dry-farmed, organically grown grapes that are naturally fermented. Compensates 100% more CO2 than it emits.

12Vitematta Cantine

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Italian winery in Campania on land confiscated from organized crime. Provides jobs and training for people with disabilities and formerly incarcerated individuals through the Eureka Cooperative.

13illimis

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

South African project by winemaker Lucinda Heyns (ex-Screaming Eagle, Sandhi). Minimal-intervention wines with Chenin Blanc and Cinsault specialties showing clarity, finesse, and complexity.

14HER Wines

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Black-owned, BIPOC women-operated collection from Western Cape, South Africa. 2% of profits support young women's education. All-female team producing Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz.

15La Costa

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Inclusive Italian winery in Veneto supporting people with disabilities through training. Hand-painted one-of-a-kind labels. Organic grapes from the volcanic Breganze area.

16Merumalia

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Organic Italian winery in Lazio with solar panels, a biomass boiler (from vine prunings), and sustainable packaging. Led by Giulia Fusco producing 8nese, Terso, and Uttan wines.

17Montlaiz

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Family winery founded in 1904 in Mendoza, Argentina. Fair Trade certified, organic wines processed using 100% solar energy. Produces the Dandelion series including Malbec, Chardonnay, and Bonarda.

18Agricola Morasinsi

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

Family winery in Puglia, Italy led by Sveva Sernia. Advocate for regenerative farming and biodynamics with 8,000 m² food forest, indigenous varieties, and hand production.

19Solar del Alma

CategoryProducer / Wine Brand

Description

First winery in Argentina to make organic and biodynamic grapes in a certified organic winery. Winemaker Maricruz Antolin produces Malbec, Natural Malbec, Aglianico, and Skin Contact Chardonnay.

20Vignoble Reveille

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership23 partners

1Alabama Crown