Ole Imports

olé imports began in 1999 with just 3 wines. our unique portfolio of spanish wines has now grown to over 100 wines today. my dear friend and partner alberto orte and i have searched the spanish peninsula for wines that share four fundamental elements: terroir, quality fruit, exceptional winemaking and last but not least, wines that present an exceptional value. “when olé imports began in 1999, there were only three wines in their portfolio, and one of the two founders, patrick mata (the other founder being alberto orte), was not even old enough to consume alcohol! a great success story, this tiny boutique company searches out, as they put it, “unique terroir-driven wines of extraordinary value.” often such sayings are hyperbole, but not in the case of olé imports. aside from the wine quality, one of the most admirable aspects of olé imports is their attitude concerning social responsibility. readers are encouraged to check their web site, www.oleimports.com, to see the number of charities with which they are heavily involved, including some of my favorites such as the wounded warrior project. these wines are among my favorites from this motivated company. while none of their wines are household names, readers should seek them out as they represent sensational values from viticultural regions throughout spain.” —robert parker, the wine advocate