The Lo Duca Story
Lo Duca was founded in 1941 by a family of first-generation Italian immigrants and has been importing Italian products for nearly 85 years.
Leveraging close relationships with some of Italy's best winemakers, the family began importing and supplying Italian wines throughout the U.S. in the early 1980s.
Decades later, Lo Duca’s wine import and distribution business is still family-owned and operated by the fourth generation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The original Lo Duca warehouse.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1941.A Legacy of Quality and Trust
The family name, Lo Duca, means “The Duke,” in Italian.
Our legacy brand remains a reflection of our noble, timeless principles of quality, trust and value. Generations of wine lovers have enjoyed our best-selling wines, including Lambrusco, Mamertino, and Chianti.
We are proud to be one of the few brands that can offer a California Chianti, and we hold exclusive distribution rights to Mamertino, “The Official Wine of Julius Caesar.”
Leadership
In April 2024, Lo Duca was bought and is now operated by the next generation of leadership.
Jim Barnes, CEO, is a leading global supply chain expert with extensive experience in beverage distribution and operations.
Tim Berrall, Chief Operating Office and VP of Sales, brings more than 15 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry. tim.berrall@loduca.com
Michael Lo Duca is a fourth-generation family owner and a long-time wine expert and brand ambassador. michael.loduca@loduca.com
J.J. Barnes, CMO, brings over 25 years of experience in marketing and brand management for high-growth organizations.
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