About Us
Siema Wines is an importer and distributor of boutique wines from around the world. We proudly represent small, mostly family-owned estates committed to organic or sustainable farming and natural, low-intervention winemaking.
Most of the wineries we work with produce fewer than 10,000 cases a year—many under 5,000. Our portfolio includes over 700 wines (along with a few select beers and spirits) spanning the globe. While we offer wines across the full price spectrum, our focus is always on quality and value. These families take deep pride in their land, their heritage, and their craft—and it shows in every bottle. Long before sustainability became a trend, they were already practicing it. Their vineyards are tended with care and integrity, and their wines are fermented, cellared, and aged naturally, without additives.
Bringing these wines to consumers is a challenge we welcome. Small producers don’t have corporate advertising budgets or glossy magazine spreads. Instead, Siema Wines relies on clients and consumers who value authenticity. Our customers understand terroir. They support independent growers. They’re curious, adventurous, and eager to discover new varietals and flavor profiles they’ve never encountered before.
Our sales team brings together expertise from across the industry—sommeliers, former retailers, restaurant professionals, and regional specialists. Five top wine experts shape our portfolio, each focusing on a different part of the world. Just as important, our team regularly visits the wineries we represent. They walk the vineyards, talk with the winemakers, and taste wines at the source. There is no better way to understand and communicate the story of a wine than by witnessing where and how it’s made.
Founded by Emanuele Gaiarin, Siema Wines is a leading supplier to retailers and restaurants in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Emanuele and his team carefully curate our portfolio, working closely with each producer to ensure the quality and competitive pricing our customers expect.
Our domestic selections are led by acclaimed wine expert and sommelier Andrew Stover, while our Austrian portfolio is shaped by sommelier Klaus Wittauer. Emanuele and Andrew also oversee our European selections. Sanford Dickerson, Nick Matterese, and Garry Moore contribute their invaluable expertise to the ongoing development of our collection.
At Siema, we believe in wines with soul, crafted by people with passion—and we’re proud to share them with those who appreciate the difference.
