Behind the Cellar Door Imports
High Quality wine with a Low Price Ratio
Behind the Cellar Door Imports
High Quality wine with a Low Price Ratio
About Behind the Cellar Door Imports
About Us
Behind the Cellar Door Imports is a boutique wine importing and distribution company focused on sourcing distinctive, high‑quality wines from independent producers around the world. Founded on the belief that great wine should be both expressive and accessible, we prioritize wines that deliver a genuine sense of place without relying on corporate scale or inflated pricing.
Much of our portfolio comes from family‑owned wineries and small, independently operated estates. These are producers closely connected to their vineyards, regions, and traditions, resulting in wines that offer real character, authenticity, and story—even at approachable price points.
Our approach is intentionally selective. Rather than building a broad, commoditized catalog, we curate a focused portfolio of producers who share our commitment to quality, consistency, and integrity. We view ourselves as long‑term partners to our wineries, working collaboratively on market positioning and sustainable growth while preserving what makes each wine distinctive.
For our customers, this means access to wines that consistently overdeliver—wines chosen with care, represented with integrity, and valued for the story they tell from vineyard to glass.
Our Philosophy
Behind the Cellar Door Imports is built around the belief that great wine doesn’t require corporate scale or luxury pricing. We work primarily with family‑owned wineries and independent producers who are deeply connected to their land, their regions, and their craft. By staying selective and relationship‑driven, we’re able to offer wines that deliver real character, authenticity, and sense of place—even at approachable price points. Every wine we represent is chosen for its quality, integrity, and the story it tells from vineyard to glass.
Our Catalog Selections
We offer a wide range of wines from different regions of the world, such as France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United States, and Argentina. Explore our Producers by Country menu to learn more about each winery!
Featured Wine
2023 Domenico Clerico Langhe Nebbiolo “Capisme‑e”
Here is an easy-drinking Nebbiolo made in stainless steel only. The Domenico Clerico 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Capisme-e is tangy and spicy with dried raspberry, tart cherry and white pepper. There are hints of dried ginger and licorice at the back. This was a difficult vintage because of heat and humidity, and the results are leaner in terms of mouthfeel.
Wine Advocate
91 Points
Featured Winery
Domenico Clerico
Domenico Clerico, a revered figure in Barolo winemaking, founded his estate in Monforte d’Alba in 1976. He is celebrated for his dedication to vineyard care, believing that great wine starts in the vineyard with passion and commitment. Domenico acquired premier vineyard sites in renowned crus, including Ginestra, Pajana, Mosconi, and Bussia, pioneering a modern style of Barolo characterized by purity of fruit and terroir expression. Though Domenico passed away in 2017 after battling brain cancer, his legacy endures through his skilled winemaking team, led by Oscar Arrivabene, who worked closely with Domenico and now carries forward his vision of crafting pure wines that embody the land’s true character. This team continues to refine and enhance the estate's wines, honoring Domenico’s innovative spirit and unwavering dedication to quality.