The Guiding Principles of Sourcing Wines

According to Terrestoria

There are no strict rules dictating how or why one is moved by a particular wine, making the selection process for the Terrestoria portfolio an adventure full of new learning experiences and unpredictable encounters. Nevertheless, these five selection criteria guide choices made along the way.

1. We literally go out of our way to search out exciting, lesser-known wines made from native grapes. And while we may occasionally select blends reflecting the longstanding viticultural tradition of a certain region, Terrestoria focuses primarily o… — 1. We literally go out of our way to search out exciting, lesser-known wines made from native grapes. And while we may occasionally select blends reflecting the longstanding viticultural tradition of a certain region, Terrestoria focuses primarily on mono-varietals produced in their historic places of origin.

2. The world’s greatest wines, in our opinion, are those produced in total balance with nature. The Terrestoria portfolio therefore features estates which farm conscientiously, never losing sight of their direct impact on soil health, the environmen… — 2. The world’s greatest wines, in our opinion, are those produced in total balance with nature. The Terrestoria portfolio therefore features estates which farm conscientiously, never losing sight of their direct impact on soil health, the environment and the well-being of people.

3. Terrestoria collaborates solely with small-scale winegrowers whose total certified annual production levels are well below 750 hl (the equivalent of approximately 100,00 bottles per year).

4. While working with wine regions with fascinating pasts, we love digging deep into history. As the Terrestoria portfolio gradually grows, this trend will develop further. Though headquartered in Salt Lake City, Terrestoria operates year-round from… — 4. While working with wine regions with fascinating pasts, we love digging deep into history. As the Terrestoria portfolio gradually grows, this trend will develop further. Though headquartered in Salt Lake City, Terrestoria operates year-round from satellite offices in Milan, making close collaboration with European suppliers the cornerstone of our unique business model.

5. Every member of the wine industry has a valuable role to play, regardless of gender, yet we cannot deny the special sisterhood at work within our Utah-based wine imports startup. Terrestoria was founded by a woman, and women play leading roles at… — 5. Every member of the wine industry has a valuable role to play, regardless of gender, yet we cannot deny the special sisterhood at work within our Utah-based wine imports startup. Terrestoria was founded by a woman, and women play leading roles at all of the wineries with which Terrestoria partners—as proprietors, partners, winemakers, marketing managers, sales directors and beyond.