D'Apuzzo Import Group's mission is to represent high quality family-owned wines handcrafted by thoughtful winemakers with beautiful packaging and exceptionally attractive pricing.

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Doug D'Apuzzo, founder and owner of D'Apuzzo Import Group, LLC, is  a Certified Sommelier with Court of Master Sommeliers, and has earned the Italian Wine Specialist certification from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA).  The Italian Wine Specialist program was designed by NASA in conjunction with the AIS (Associazione Italiana Sommelier) and backed by the WSA (Worldwide Sommelier Association).

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Born and raised in New Jersey, Mr. D'Apuzzo moved to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. After he graduated with a degree in business, he moved to New York City and worked for an investment bank in corporate finance. He then attended Columbia University where he earned a Master's Degree. Mr. D'Apuzzo returned to Colorado, this time to the mountains of Crested Butte, where he developed multi-family homes, a community of luxury homes, a shopping center, and the only movie theater in the town.  He entered politics for a short time, serving as an elected member of the Town Council of Mt. Crested Butte. In the late 90's, Mr. D'Apuzzo moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he continued to develop real estate and serve on the Boards of Directors of various non-profit organizations. Mr. D'Apuzzo lives in Boulder with his wife and their three children.

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Mr. D'Apuzzo is closely associated with Florida, where he and his family spend much time visiting relatives and enjoying the sea.



In addition to his passion for wine, Mr. D'Apuzzo enjoys skiing, mountaineering, tennis, boating, SCUBA diving, and playing the guitar.



Mr. D'Apuzzo's great-grandparents were born in Monteforte Irpino, and he has traced his ancestors back to the 17th century, all of whom were born in the Irpinia region of Campania, Italy, as well as the coastal town of Amalfi.​​​​​​​