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Mr & Mrs James Mercante

About Mercante Wine Merchants™

A tribute to three generations, bound by tradition and excellence. The story begins in Puglia, Italy, where Ralph Oggiano, one of the most celebrated photographers of the first half of the 20th century, first began making wine. Then his son-in-law Arthur Mercante, a World Renowned eight time Hall of Fame boxing referee known for officiating the historic Ali-Frazier fight joined the tradition.

Regent Cruise - Spotlight on Wine with Mercante Wine Merchants

Rome to Venice
July 11, 2027 | 8 nights | Seven Seas Grandeur®

For Regent Luxury Cruise information aboard the SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR contact
Annie Ling-Mercante: (917) 612-2451 | Annie@MercanteWines.com

See the Exclusive Offers and Itinerary HERE

For more on this special Wine, Sea and Family Legacy Cruise, VIEW Regent Seven Seas Cruises SPOTLIGHT VOYAGES webpage

Captain James Mercante

Away from the spotlight, Arthur found solace in making wine with his son, Captain James Mercante. When he wasn’t at sea, James joined his father in learning the art of winemaking. Driven by his passion, and now a distinguished American Maritime Lawyer, James with his wife Annie returned to his ancestral home in Puglia and beyond to seek the finest appellations and local artisans to produce wines that not only celebrate his family heritage, but embody Italian excellence in winemaking.

MERCANTE WINES was launched... It's a Ten Count!

Trulli houses in Puglia

Just as our Primitivo and Cara Mia, Falanghina capture the soul of Italian wine culture, the Trulli are iconic to the Puglia region in central Italy.

Pugla, unique in every way.

Vineyard in Puglia

Mercante bottles in the cellar
Roses at the end of the vine rows
Oak barrels in the cellar
Mercante Private Reserve wine lineup
Cara Mia Private Reserve Falanghina

Cara Mia Private Reserve Falanghina
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2022 Blue Label Salento Primitivo

2022 Blue Label Salento Primitivo
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2022 Black Label Primitivo Appassimento

2022 Black Label Primitivo Appassimento
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