Importer > Liberty Wines United Kingdom
Liberty Wines United Kingdom
Liberty Wines is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of premium wines. The company was founded in 1997 by David Gleave MW with a team of 4 people and a few Australian and Italian top wine producers. It is headquartered in London, UK.
Liberty Wines offers over 330 references in the food categories.
Liberty Wines has a branch in Ireland as well.
Liberty Wines has set up an education and training system, accredited by WSET, to help customers have a better understanding of the quality and taste of wines. The program also won the IWC award.
The company also offers label designing and market insights.
Liberty Wines provides its products to on-trade, independent off-trade and the high street clients. These clients are businesses in the horeca sector, wholesalers and retailers. Restaurants and hotels are a few examples.
Liberty Wines currently employs over 160 people and achieved a turnover of € 78.8 million in 2019.
Liberty Wines has won a huge number of awards from International Wine Challenge, The Drinks Business Awards, International Wine & Spirit Competition, Sommelier Wine Awards, Decanter World Wine Awards, The Wine Merchant Top 100 Awards, and Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines throughout the years.
Liberty Wines provides various products in the following categories:
- Savory Grocery: vinegar and many others.
- Drinks: beer, cider, champagne, wine, etc.
Liberty Wines works with over 360 producers such as 16 Stops, Akarua, Allegrini, Arras etc. The enterprise imports its goods from 23 countries including Spain, China, France, South Africa, Japan and many others.
Liberty Wines owns a plant where its goods are kept at a controlled temperature. It also has its own dedicated fleet of vans and drivers. Products can be ordered by email, phone or fax. Deliveries are made the same day within the London area directly from our own premises. There are weekly deliveries made to Home Counties, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the North West and the West Country. Nominated couriers deliver across the UK as well.
Liberty Wines has a set of requirements when choosing a supplier. These are balance, cleanliness, closure, drinkability, expression, personality and value of wines. The firm is looking to work with well-established and reputable producers.
Liberty Wines has been certified carbon neutral since 2014 and reduced paper consumption in 2018. The firm is also involved in charities that helps improve quality of life for the less fortunate locals. All of Liberty Wines’ waste is recycled. Liberty Wines also provides carbon neutral transportation and all of its delivery fleet is Euro 6 compliant. Most of the shipments from Italy come by train to reduce CO2 emissions.
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