The Modest Merchant

Sustainably made. Carefully chosen.

We are The Modest Merchant, an independent importer connecting brilliant winemakers with the modern drinker.

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Artisan wines, from vineyard to glass

Our approach is simple. We partner with small, artisan wineries to bring their wines and their stories exclusively to the UK. When you see one of our bottles, you’ll know exactly where it’s come from.

November Recommendations

Vincent Lacoste

Dompter la Bête 2022

£17.45

2

Bordeaux, France

Merlot75cl ABV 12.50%

Modern Bordeaux blend. Juicy blackcurrant & cherry with violets, soft tannins & bright, lifted freshness.

Cantine Amato

Vibrazioni Catarratto 2024

£17.45

3

Sicily, Italy

Catarratto75cl ABV 12.5%

Sicilian sunshine. Ripe peach, guava, vanilla with a lovely saline acidity. Round, fresh, moreish.

Cascina Lanzarotti

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Arbutè 2023

£21.95

3

Piemonte, Italy

Nebbiolo75cl ABV 13.5%

Elegant Piemonte Nebbiolo. Strawberry, redcurrant & plum. Soft tannins, fresh herbal spice.

Chateau des Vergers

Aux Vergers 2023

£28.95

2

Beaujolais, France

Gamay75cl ABV 12.5%

Silky & expressive. Juicy blackcurrant & raspberry yet complex. Old-vine Gamay on Pierres Bleues blue-schist soils.

De Stefani

Soler Bondholder Edition 2021

£29.95

1

Veneto, Italy

Merlot75cl ABV 14%

Ultra smooth Autumnal Veneto red – Marzemino & Refosco blend with blackcurrant, plum & dried fruit. Rich & structured.

Our wines

From modern classics to original styles and wines from forgotten grapes and regions, we seek bottles with bright fruit, balance and a true sense of place. We’re proud to stand behind every wine and every winemaker we work with.

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Our winemakers

Discover over 40 under-the-radar winemakers from across France, Italy, Spain and the UK. From rising talents to fifth-generation estates refining tradition with modern, sustainable practices. Wines that stay true to their land.

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Latest Arrivals

Dominio de la Vega

No23 Brut 2021

£19.95

Cava, Spain

Macabeo75cl ABV 12%

Award-winning long-aged Cava with bright citrus, green apple, beeswax, smooth mousse, and creamy texture.

Cantine Amato

Vibrazioni Catarratto 2024

£17.45

3

Sicily, Italy

Catarratto75cl ABV 12.5%

Sicilian sunshine. Ripe peach, guava, vanilla with a lovely saline acidity. Round, fresh, moreish.

Sindicat La Figuera

Garnatxa Negra 2022

£22.95

Montsant, Spain

Garnacha75cl ABV 14%

Pure old-vine, mountain Garnatxa - bright cherry and herbs, smooth and complex after long concrete ageing.

Ca'N Verdura

Ca Ses Rosetes Negre 2024

£33.95

Mallorca, Spain

Callet75cl ABV 12%

Bright, juicy Mallorcan red bursting with plum, raspberry & spice. Hand-harvested, small-batch natural wine.

Chateau des Vergers

Aux Saules 2022

£27.95

Beaujolais, France

Gamay75cl ABV 12.50%

Old-vine Gamay on pink-granite soils. bright red fruit, brambles, cherry, baking spices, long finish.

Our curated Mixed Cases

Bordeaux Trio

Explore the alternative side of Bordeaux with three reds from two of our new winemakers. Two bottles of each.

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Bright & Juicy Reds

6 reds packed with juicy, fresh fruit characters, soft tannins and mouth watering acidity. These wines are also delicious when chilled. Free delivery!

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FR.IT.ES

6 carefully selected wines, including 3 whites & 3 reds, from France, Italy & Spain.

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Light & Fresh Wines

Explore the alternative side of Bordeaux with three reds from two of our new winemakers. Two bottles of each.

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Low & No

6 reds packed with juicy, fresh fruit characters, soft tannins and mouth watering acidity. These wines are also delicious when chilled. Free delivery!

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Le Grand FR.IT.ES

6 carefully selected wines, including 3 whites & 3 reds, from France, Italy & Spain.

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The story of The Modest Merchant

The Modest Merchant (est. 2018) is a London-based wine merchant specialising in importing exciting, accessible wines from small, responsible winemakers into the UK.