Carlo Riggio, who’s family in Italy owned a 160 acre vineyard for over 150 years, had a chance to “stomp on the grapes” and had what he called an “a-ha” moment when he realized that he wanted to work in the wine industry.
He’s now a WSET Advanced Certification Sommelier and works as Heinen’s beer & wine merchandiser across all their stores, with an audacious goal:
“We don’t just want to be a grocer that sells wine. We want to be the best wine shop in the USA.”
Listen as Carlo talks about their wide variety, from $5 bottles to bottles costing over $200, and their wine cruvinet offerings, allowing you to taste a fresh single glass of some of the finest wines, right in the store.