About Us
Company Overview
Founded on December 14, 2019, La Ca'Granda Wine Pair Trading Inc. is an exclusive importer and distributor of premium and fine wine from Italy dedicated to bringing the rich flavors, deep traditions, and undiscovered gems of Italian winemaking to the Philippines. We specialize in fine and authentic wines sourced from Italy’s most celebrated and even lesser-known wine regions, with a deep respect for quality, heritage, and pairing excellence.
We are passionate about introducing Filipinos to the rich, diverse, and often undiscovered wines of Italy, each selected with care for its exceptional quality, heritage, and unique expression of terroir.
Our Story
La Ca’Granda Wine Pair was born from the shared vision of Jeffrey Lumanglas, a Filipino wine enthusiast and skilled food & wine pairing hobbyist, and his sommelier partner, a wine expert with extensive industry connections across Italy.
While living in Milan, Jeffrey resided near the Ca’Granda metro station, a name that resonated with him for its charm and uniqueness. Inspired by its sound and simplicity, and as a personal tribute to the place where his wine journey deepened, he chose “La Ca’Granda” as the name of the company.
The CEO's growing love for wine, especially the rich variety from Italy’s many regions, and his culinary curiosity naturally evolved into a desire to introduce authentic Italian wines to the Philippines. Together with his sommelier partner, they built a company with a clear mission: to share Italy’s most remarkable wines, including hidden treasures not commonly available in the market.
What Makes Us Unique
Exclusivity: The wines we carry are not available in supermarkets or mass retail. Each bottle is carefully chosen and imported exclusively through La Ca’Granda.
Strict Wine Selection: We apply rigorous standards; each wine must offer exceptional quality, character, and a strong regional identity, with many coming from small, family-run vineyards.
Story-Driven Curation: Every wine has a story of history, tradition, and terroir. We seek out wines that reflect the true heart of Italy.
Food & Wine Pairing Expertise: Our selections are guided by the founder’s culinary background and palate, ensuring wines that pair beautifully with food.
Passion for Discovery: We focus on introducing hidden and outstanding wines from all over Italy, not just the famous regions, but the underappreciated ones too.
Mission
To bring Filipinos the most authentic, rare, and exclusive Italian wines, delivering experiences that go beyond drinking, allowing people to travel Italy through every bottle.
Vision
To become the leading name in Italian wine importation in the Philippines, recognized for our commitment to quality, exclusivity, and authenticity.