Ethica Wines Named Wine Enthusiast’s 2026 Importer of the Year

Ethica Wines has been named Importer of the Year in Wine Enthusiast’s 2026 Wine Star Awards. The award comes as the Italian wine importer marks its 10th anniversary and continues expanding its presence in North America and Asia-Pacific.

Founded in 2016, Ethica closed 2025 with about $157 million in revenue. The company represents 60 Italian wineries and works with more than 150 distributors. It has a global team of over 140 employees and organizes more than 500 trade events each year.

Ethica says its growth has come from focusing on Italian wines and investing in its staff, producer relationships, and long-term market development—even as the wine industry faces significant challenges. Its World Wine Pro program provides emerging wine professionals with education, mentorship, and opportunities to learn directly from Italian producers.

The recognition follows another milestone: the Financial Times named Ethica one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States in both 2025 and 2026.

As it looks toward its next decade, the company plans to deepen its partnerships and bring a broader range of Italian wines to markets around the world.

The 2026 Wine Star Award winners will be honored at a gala in January 2027.

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