The Origins
Antonio Brunetti was born in Italy and migrated to Australia in 1993. He has had extensive experience in the food and wine industry. His expertise in fine food and passion for wines has grown greatly over the past twenty years.
Upon completing the following certificates Antonio has gathered a wealth of knowledge and understanding in the food and wine industry.
- Certificate IV in Australian Contemporary Cuisine
- WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits
- Certificate from the Italian Wine Scholar Guild
He managed an Italian restaurant for 10 years, and he was a sales representative for an Italian wine company based in Sydney for another 10 years.
In 2013 he created Il Mercante, merchants of food and wine.
Since January 2017 is the solo proprietorship and Managing Director.
The company has an exciting portfolio of boutique wines from Italy, Australia and New Zealand.
Wine is not just a drink for us, it’s passion!
The world of wine is no longer limited to a chosen few or an elite crowd, but is opening its doors to a younger generation.
Excellent Customers Service
We guarantee a great experience to our customers with a very user friendly website, and by delivering your favourite wines in just 24/48 hours from the purchase.
Extensive wine range
We have a selection of over a hundred different wines. Each variety has individual subtleties to explore, so delve into our catalogue and discover what makes each variety unique.
Knowledge mixed with passion
Antonio is a highly qualified professional and keeps himself updated every year by participating at Vinitaly, one of the world’s biggest international wine expos with more than 50 years of history, is held annually in April in Verona, Italy.