North South Wines Ltd | B Corp™

Name

North South Wines Ltd | B Corp™

Legal name

North South Wines Ltd

Website

https://northsouthwines.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Distribution Services

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcohol Importers & Brand Owners (Wholesale) (CRAOAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAGAL), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ)

Keywords

• Wine distribution
• Wine importing
• Trade wine supply
• Sustainable wine sourcing
• B Corp beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Bicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Wine Distribution and Import: Revenue generated through distribution and import of wines from global producer network to UK trade customers including independent bottle shops, multiple retail, wholesalers, and cash and carry operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

North South Wines imports and distributes a global portfolio of wines (609 products from 77+ producers across 14 countries) to UK trade customers including independent bottle shops, multiple retail, wholesalers, and cash and carry operators. The company delivers across the UK from a bonded warehousing facility at London City Bond in Cambridgeshire, with a minimum order of 25 cases (6x75cl) using a Band A/B pricing tier system. The portfolio includes still wines, sparkling wines, no & low alcohol options, and alternative sustainable packaging formats (canned, bag-in-box, paper bottles) under the acquired When In Rome brand.

Product overview

North South Wines Ltd is a UK-based B Corp certified wine distributor and importer offering a global portfolio of wines from over 40 producers across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Italy, France, Austria, and Argentina. The company's core offering is its wine distribution service, complemented by the acquired When In Rome brand (December 2025) which specializes in alternative sustainable packaging including canned wines, bag-in-box, and paper bottles. The portfolio spans still wines, sparkling wines (including Cava from Vallformosa), and no & low alcohol options (particularly from Giesen Group). The company serves trade customers including bottle shops, multiple retail, and wholesalers through bonded warehousing at London City Bond. North South Wines differentiates through its focus on sustainability certifications (B Corp, ISO 14001) and partnerships with producers who share environmental and social values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• When In Rome: Italian wine brand known for canned wines, bag-in-box and paper bottles, specializing in alternative sustainable wine packaging formats.

Products and services

• North South Wines Trade Portfolio Distribution A B2B wine distribution service offering UK trade customers access to 609 wines from 77+ producers across 14 countries, delivered from bonded warehousing at London City Bond with a minimum order of 25 cases and tiered Band A/B pricing. For independent bottle shops, multiple retail, wholesalers, and cash and carry operators.
• When In Rome Wine Brand An Italian wine brand specialising in alternative sustainable wine packaging formats including canned wines, bag-in-box, and paper bottles. Distributed to UK trade customers through North South Wines' bonded warehousing and sales network following acquisition in December 2025.
• No & Low Alcohol Wine Range

Quantifiable outcome

• Average still wine bottle weight reduced to below 420g
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DGB (Distinguished Brandy Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Exclusive UK distributor for DGB, one of South Africa's most celebrated wine producers. Portfolio includes leading brands: Boschendal, Bellingham, Fryers Cove, Backsberg, Avontuur, and Old Road Wine Co among others. DGB has the largest solar power installation in the Western Cape and operates South Africa's only fully verified Carbon Neutral winery.
• When In RomecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Acquisition of When In Rome wine brand, bringing together two B Corp businesses. Brand known for canned wines, bag-in-box and paper bottles. Aligns with sustainability and alternative wine format strategy.
• TreeappcoreOthersB Corp environmental charity partner for tree planting. Global tree planting organization dedicated to putting the right tree in the right place. Company has planted over 18,000 trees through this partnership.
• Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding members of this independent multi-stakeholder organization focused on promoting sustainable practices across the wine value chain. Key initiative is the Bottle Weight Accord.
• Harpers Sustainability ChartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion sponsors of the Harpers Sustainability Charter since its launch. Co-hosted two industry-focused webinars promoting best practices.
• 1% for the PlanetcoreOthersGlobal network of businesses committing 1% of annual sales to environmental causes. Company commits 1% of annual sales from own brand products to preservation and restoration of environment.
• Better Business ActminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned up in 2024 - business-led campaign seeking to change UK law so companies prioritize interests of wider society and environment.
• RestorecoreOthersLocal charity partner (Oxfordshire). Mental health charity providing vital support including weekly recovery groups, one-to-one coaching, and courses through Oxfordshire Recovery College. Company donated over £12,250.
• The Drinks TrustcoreOthersNational industry charity supporting people across drinks and hospitality with financial, emotional and professional help. Company donated over £4,000.
• Raising The GlassminorOthersFree network supporting women and allies across the drinks industry. Founded by Rebecca Oliver-Mooney in 2024. MD Kim Wilson is an official supporter.
• Curious VinesminorOthersCommunity dedicated to uplifting women in wine industry. Bronze supporter. Provides connection, mentorship and development opportunities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enotria & Coe: Major UK wine and spirits distributor supplying restaurants, hotels, and retailers with an extensive international portfolio. Direct peer in B2B wine distribution, though materially larger in scale and product breadth than North South Wines.
• Speciality Brands: UK specialist wine and spirits importer/distributor serving independent on-trade and off-trade accounts. Comparable in B2B trade focus and curated multi-country portfolio, though broader in spirits coverage.
• Liberty Wines: UK-based wine importer and distributor offering a curated, sustainability-aware portfolio to the UK on-trade and independent retail. Closely comparable in customer base, B Corp-adjacent values, and B2B trade sales motion to North South Wines.
• Berkmann Wine Cellars: UK family-owned wine importer and distributor serving independent merchants, on-trade, and multiples with a multi-country producer portfolio. Direct peer given overlapping customer segments, similar product breadth, and parallel focus on producer relationships.
• Hallgarten & Novum Wines: Specialist UK wine importer and distributor with a broad international portfolio serving independent retail, on-trade, and wholesale. Comparable to North South Wines in B2B distribution model, multi-country sourcing, and trade customer segmentation.
• Bibendum PLB Group: UK wine and craft drinks distributor focused on premium independent and on-trade customers. Comparable to North South Wines in target customers, premium portfolio positioning, and producer-driven supply model.

Broad incumbents

• Pernod Ricard: Global alcohol major with extensive UK wine and spirits distribution operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping UK on/off-trade distribution capability, though vastly larger and brand-portfolio rather than specialty-curated.
• Majestic Wine: UK's largest specialist wine retailer with trade and consumer channels. Comparable as a UK wine channel incumbent, though operates retail-first rather than the pure B2B distribution model of North South Wines.

Emerging players

• Canned Wine Co. UK-based premium canned wine brand and producer. Partial overlap with North South Wines via the When In Rome alternative-packaging thesis; competes for shelf space in the canned wine segment but on a producer/DTC rather than B2B distribution model.

Others

• DGB (Distell Global Brands): South African wine producer and supplier (parent group). Strategic partner and principal supplier to North South Wines under the July 2026 exclusive UK distribution deal; comparable as a producer-side counterparty rather than a competing distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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