De Monnik Dranken start samenwerking met Griekse wijnproducent Cavino

Assortiment Cavino

Het assortiment van Cavino richt zich op verschillende doelgroepen en weerspiegelt de diversiteit van de Griekse wijncultuur. Naast de alom bekende Retsina, Imiglikos, Mavrodaphne en Samos wijnen, bevat het assortiment ook wijnen gemaakt van inheemse druivenrassen afkomstig uit appellaties als Nemea en Naoussa.

De Monnik Dranken starts collaboration with Greek wine producer Cavino

Oldenzaal, The Netherlands, April 1st, 2024 - De Monnik Dranken (DMD) starts a partnership with Greek wineproducer Cavino in the Netherlands from April 1st 2024. This partnership includes the import and distribution of Cavino wines for the Dutch market.

De Monnik Dranken is a family-owned company, founded in 1918 and currently run by 4th generation. The company is an esteemed importer, beverage wholesaler and brand builder for the Dutch market. Throughout the years the company grew into employing over 140 people and build up a quality portfolio of wines and spirits from over 35 different countries. DMD received the designation "Royal" in December 2018 from the King's commissioner.

Cavino was founded in 1958 in Aigio by Konstantinos Anastasiou and Ioannis Douskas. Today, it still remains under family ownership, with the second generation Jannis Anastasiou as the CEO of the company. The company has 4 wineries in total, all dedicated to the production of different wines.
The modern winery of Cavino is located in Aigio, while the historic estate Mega Spileo (originally a monastery vineyard) is situated in the heart of a gorge at the Chelmos-Vouraikos National GeoPark, nestled on a plateau at 800 meters altitude. Here, a range of Greek wines is produced, with a focus on indigenous grape varieties. Additionally, the company has a winery in Patras for the production of Mavrodaphne of Patras and a winery in Samos, where the Muscat grapes are vinified for the sweet Samos wines.
In 2009, Cavino was recognized as the best Greek winery by the reputable International Wine & Spirits UK Competition. Their wines are distributed in 50 countries all over the world.

Luuk olde Monnikhof, managing director and co-owner of De Monnik Dranken, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We are delighted to welcome Cavino. Greek wines were missing in our import portfolio and this partnership is exciting for both parties, with Cavino gaining greater access to the Dutch market, and De Monnik Dranken enlarging its import portfolio with a wide range of Greek wines”

"This partnership marks an exciting new phase for Cavino and De Monnik Dranken," said Jannis Anastasiou, CEO of Cavino. "We are delighted to share our passion for Greek wines with a larger audience and look forward to collaborating with De Monnik Dranken to strengthen our position in the Dutch market."