Whilst consumption of locally produced wines in New Zealand seems to be on the decline, the same can not be said of international wines, with the New Zealand market for imported wines showing healthy growth and considered opinion is that economic factors and the accessibility of premium class wines is driving this change. Additionally, New Zealand produced wines have an exceptionally high average price, only being exceeded by France, undoubtedly the worlds leading producer of wine – and of the most iconic names in the business such as Champagne, Bordeaux and Italian Spumante.
Del Mundo is a boutique wine importer located in Wellington, New Zealand that focuses on bringing fine Italian and Argentinean wines to the New Zealand market alongside celebrated wines from the worlds other leading producers, France and Spain, these four countries together being responsible for producing approximately half the global output.
However, Del Mundo does not deal with the everyday wines that you may expect to find in your local supermarket, instead concentrating on wines that reflect the passion and commitment of the wineries from which they originate, premium quality and a responsibility to sustainable practice. The founder and driving force behind Del Mundo, Lucas Monge is the official New Zealand ambassador for many highly regarded wineries and wine makers including Donnafugata, Bodega La Rural, Bodega Rutini, Trumpeter, San Felipe, Fabiano and more, showcasing his determination to bring only the very best wines from Argentina, Italy and some hidden gems from France and Spain to New Zealand tables.
Possibly the best Italian wine in NZ today comes from the excellent Donnafugata winery that has been producing outstanding wines for approximately 175 years, and with their wide and diverse range of wines, many produced from grapes grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, have heightened the awareness and appreciation of Sicilian wine here in New Zealand.
Argentina is an emerging wine producing nation, with a strong emphasis on affordable quality, and Del Mundo offer possibly the best and the most iconic selection of Argentinian wine in New Zealand, and in particular the well regarded Bodega Rutini as well as Trumpeter and San Felipe Argentinian Malbec labels which are highly sought after within the New Zealand market, not only for its unbelievably price point but for its undoubted quality.
Lucas Monge and Del Mundo have painstakingly curated this exceptional portfolio of premium wines that can be delivered anywhere in New Zealand – or elsewhere, and can even make some same day deliveries in the Wellington region, although usually delivery of your choice of fine wines online will take 2 or 3 days within New Zealand, and if your order exceeds $100 you can take advantage of free shipping around the country too.
Whether you are seeking just a few bottles of Donnafugata wine in New Zealand, or wish to make a wholesale purchase of excellent Argentinian wine online here in New Zealand, Del Mundo will be more than delighted to serve you and meet your needs. To place your order simply use the online facility, call or email Del Mundo – and don’t forget to take a look at the balsamic vinegars and extra virgin olive oils that are available too.
