Jack has been immersed in the world of wine since childhood, as his father’s deep passion for Italian wine was a central part of his upbringing. Born in the UK, he spent his early years in Bari, Puglia before being raised in an Italian-speaking, South London household. By the end of school, his interest in wine led him to work a vintage in Marlborough, New Zealand in 2018. Whilst studying at the University of Glasgow, he worked part-time for Vinexus and since 2022, he has been working full-time at the company. He is currently pursuing his WSET Diploma.

Domenico started very early in the wine world... Already at the age of 3, he was crushing grapes with his father in Calabria, Southern Italy, a region once known as Enotria, or “land of the vines”. He has been working for Vinexus since 2008, collaborating very closely for many years with Nick Belfrage MW and Nick Bielak MW. Today, he leads our operations in key global markets, with a particular focus on the UK and Australia, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Italian wine and the Vinexus portfolio.

Domenico Girolamo, fondly referred to in the office as D2, was born in the heart of the Rhone Valley in Valence, France, to a half-French half-Italian family with Apulian origins. Even after his family made the move to Puglia in the ‘the heel of Italy’, he maintained his French connection and returns often. Now a trilingual, after having lived and worked in the UK for over 15 years, Domenico joined the Vinexus team in 2013 with a wealth of spirit and wine-related knowledge. Domenico successfully completed the WSET Diploma in 2022.

Gionatan is from the rolling hills of Basilicata, one of the most unspoiled regions of Italy, where the famed local Aglianico grows out of volcanic soils. He studied Sociology and specialised in buying groups and non-market economies. In 2006, he moved to London, shortly afterwards becoming store manager of Oddbins wine merchants. He joined Vinexus in 2014, and since then has developed a deep understanding of Italy’s complex wine industry. Today, he plays a key role at Vinexus, offering strategic support across various company operations.

Born in Bari, Francesco specialised in Accountancy at school, but has nursed a passion for the world of wine for many years. A true Barese, he is particularly proud of the native grape varieties (Negroamaro, Primitivo, Nero di Troia, Bombino Bianco ... ) used to make Puglia's signature wines! Now a fully-fledged member of the Vinexus team, Francesco is in charge of our accounts, and relishes the challenge of promoting his region and country's wines globally.

Rosa, who studied English Literature in Bari, joined Vinexus in 2012 to assist with administration. A talented musician and artist, her fascination with Italian wine has grown exponentially since coming on board. Now enthusiastically joining the regular office wine tasting sessions, she has come to particularly enjoy observing the complexity and diversity between Italy's broad range of wines.

Born in Marsala, Sicily, Gaetano studied law and psychology. He moved to London in 2013 where he has worked in the fascinating world of wine by working for Grand Cru co., an independent wine merchant. He is now studying towards the WSET qualifications.

Antonella is the administrative heart of Vinexus having worked in other sectors before joining the Vinexus team. However, she is deeply passionate about her native Puglia and especially wines from Puglia’s only DOCG – Castel del Monte.