VINTUS LLC
NEW YORK, NY

In April 2004, Michael Quinttus founded VINTUS based on his desire to develop a focused portfolio of exceptional, family-owned, estate-based producers of hand-crafted wines. Michael was previously a senior executive at Kobrand Corporation, where he managed their wine portfolio. The wine industry, like other businesses, has experienced progressive consolidation in all its tiers of distribution (producer, wholesaler and retailer/restaurant). These consolidation forces threaten to standardize wine quality and diminish the scope of alternative consumer choice. In this context, it is the goal of VINTUS to assemble a diverse, international range of "wines of place" produced by passionate personalities driven to extract the maximum expression from their estates. Our producers are intensely attuned to their environments, emphasizing biodynamic, organic or sustainable viticulture and winemaking. This theme of site expression weaves through the entire VINTUS portfolio of wines, and will remain a cornerstone of our future growth. VINTUS is not just the embodiment of its remarkable estates. It is also a team of young, dynamic and highly motivated professionals in sales, marketing and operations who share the VINTUS vision and its standards of excellence and service. Our wines are sold through a network of distributors in all 50 states and the Caribbean who have been carefully selected as partners because of their sophisticated wine knowledge, similar philosophical foundations, relationships with the finest wine shops and restaurants in their markets, and their commitment to our wines. To kick off the start of Rosé season we are excited to share that the 2017 Côtes du Rhône Rosé was featured in the USA Today story “Rosé craze makes its way to cider, beer, vodka.” USA Today Eats editor Ashley Day included the rosé as a part of a rosé trend story and described the wine as a “blend comprised of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes from the Rhone Valley.” She also informed readers they can visit the Guigal estate and included a photo of Château d’Ampuis. This story was syndicated to all 110 Gannett regional online newspaper outlets across the country, resulting in over 116 million impressions. Quinta do Noval’s 10 Year Tawny was among 14 ports featured in a new report from Wine Spectator, “14 Gorgeous Tawny Ports.” The main photo accompanying the article is a photograph of the Quinta itself. Below is an excerpt. Click I recently tasted through five dozen tawny bottlings covering the 10- to 40-year-old ranges from top producers. Here’s a selection that provides you with a terrific introduction to the category. For all reviews from my recent tastings, keep an eye on the Buying Guide in Wine Spectator. VINTUS featured as Jeb Dunnuck’s Importer Highlight “This is an international, world-class portfolio, and VINTUS is undeniably bringing some of the best wines in the world into the United States.” In this episode of Wine Press, Ken Ross of Masslive.com discusses quality, affordability and approach to winemaking with Philippe Guigal, with an in-depth answer on how Guigal produces such outstanding, affordable wines. See the article To kick off the start of Rosé season we are excited to share that the 2017 Côtes du Rhône Rosé was featured in the USA Today story “Rosé craze makes its way to cider, beer, vodka.” USA Today Eats editor Ashley Day included the rosé as a part of a rosé trend story and described the wine as a “blend comprised of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes from the Rhone Valley.” She also informed readers they can visit the Guigal estate and included a photo of Château d’Ampuis. This story was syndicated to all 110 Gannett regional online newspaper outlets across the country, resulting in over 116 million impressions. Quinta do Noval’s 10 Year Tawny was among 14 ports featured in a new report from Wine Spectator, “14 Gorgeous Tawny Ports.” The main photo accompanying the article is a photograph of the Quinta itself. Below is an excerpt. Click I recently tasted through five dozen tawny bottlings covering the 10- to 40-year-old ranges from top producers. Here’s a selection that provides you with a terrific introduction to the category. For all reviews from my recent tastings, keep an eye on the Buying Guide in Wine Spectator. VINTUS featured as Jeb Dunnuck’s Importer Highlight “This is an international, world-class portfolio, and VINTUS is undeniably bringing some of the best wines in the world into the United States.” In this episode of Wine Press, Ken Ross of Masslive.com discusses quality, affordability and approach to winemaking with Philippe Guigal, with an in-depth answer on how Guigal produces such outstanding, affordable wines. See the article