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PhrasesWine TastingPosso comprare direttamente dalla cantina?
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Posso comprare direttamente dalla cantina?

Can I buy directly from the winery?

Pronunciation

'Direttamente' — stress on 'di-ret-ta-MÈN-te'. Five syllables.

When to use it

Ask when you want to purchase wine directly from the producer — almost always cheaper and guarantees authenticity.

What it means

'Direttamente dalla cantina' = directly from the winery. Buying direct ('vendita diretta') supports small producers and you pay much less than in restaurants.

Variations

Fate vendita diretta?

Do you sell directly?

Shorter version — 'vendita diretta' is the official term

Si può ordinare online?

Can one order online?

Ask about e-commerce options

Spedite in tutta Italia?

Do you ship throughout Italy?

Confirm delivery range

Mini Dialogue

— Posso comprare direttamente dalla cantina? — Sì, vendiamo solo in cantina e sul nostro sito. — Non siete in nessuna enoteca? — No, preferiamo il rapporto diretto con il cliente.

— Can I buy directly from the winery? — Yes, we sell only at the winery and on our website. — Are you not in any wine shop? — No, we prefer direct relationships with customers.

Cultural Note

Many of Italy's finest small producers sell exclusively direct. This exclusivity is intentional: they want to know who drinks their wine and maintain control over pricing and distribution.