Can I buy directly from the winery?
'Direttamente' — stress on 'di-ret-ta-MÈN-te'. Five syllables.
Ask when you want to purchase wine directly from the producer — almost always cheaper and guarantees authenticity.
'Direttamente dalla cantina' = directly from the winery. Buying direct ('vendita diretta') supports small producers and you pay much less than in restaurants.
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
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.