About Vinologie
A well-curated portfolio of the finest beverages.
Wines, saké, beers and spirits made by passionate producers around the world, brought to Ontario with care.
Our story
Built on taste, trust and a love of the bottle.
Vinologie was created on the idea of offering our customers a well-curated portfolio of the finest beverages made by passionate winemakers, brewers and distillers around the world. Fortunately for us, this new generation of producers is deeply committed to sustainable agriculture, with the same care extending all the way through production.
In a competitive market, we are proud to showcase unique products that stand out among the countless brands through the way our selections are made, presented and packaged.
Our commitment to bring you exciting products will always be at the forefront of our activity.
What we stand for
Four principles guide every selection.
Sustainability
We favour growers who farm with care for soil, water and the next generation.
Craft
Hand-tended vineyards, koji-room saké and small-batch spirits over mass production.
Discovery
We seek the unfamiliar and the underrepresented, then make them accessible in Ontario.
Excellence
Every bottle in our portfolio has earned its spot through tasting and trust.
The people
A small team, deeply involved.
Founder
Leo Baduria
In 1991, Leo left a career as a medical research assistant and joined the wine industry as a sales associate for a respected wine agency, where he gained early experience in wine marketing.
He went on to co-found Groupe Soleil in 1997, set up Amphorae in 1999, and finally launched his own company, Portfolio Wine & Spirits, in 2001, developing the market for specialty wines from independent family growers in France, Italy, Austria, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.
Leo introduced wines that had not been seen before in Ontario, including Grüner Veltliner, Primitivo and Negroamaro. His passion for artisanal wines, sakés and spirits, paired with decades of expertise, led to the creation of Vinologie in response to the evolving Canadian drinks market.
Partner & Product Consultant
Vivian Gies
Vivian is a Partner and Product Consultant at Vinologie, responsible for providing the company with valuable insight on customer tastes and preferences that are often overlooked by professionals focused mainly on top-accolade wines.
A wine lover for decades, her input on what Vinologie brings to market has proven successful over the years. Her travels through wine regions around the world have given her a deep appreciation for terroir, winemaker intent and what drinkers truly look for in a glass.
Vivian holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Toronto and has taught hundreds of students with hearing loss, from toddlers to high school, for over 35 years.
30+
Years of industry experience
12+
Countries represented
100+
Curated SKUs across categories
1000s
Cases delivered through Vintages
Let us guide you
Discover bottles you will not find on the regular shelf.
Tell us a little about the occasion, the palate or the program you are building. We will reply with a curated shortlist.