Alepat Festival Liquor Merchants has launched in South Australia, with a portfolio that offers a curated mix of independent, family‑owned labels designed for differentiation in the on and off‑premise.

The new operation features brands including Cipriani Bellini (the original from Harry’s Bar), Pasqua, Fantini, Bellussi, Lucano, Compa, Charles Melton and Totino Wines. Further additions have been slated as momentum builds.

The leadership team brings together Carlo Travaglini, Adam Sebastiano, Frank Ciampa and Don Totino, with the move blending the longstanding success of Alepat Taylor in Victoria with Totino’s deep South Australian market pedigree.

Travaglini, Sebastiano and Ciampa have stewarded respected Victorian operations, while Totino’s South Australian story spans early hospitality ventures through to building Festival City Food & Liquor.

Alepat Festival Liquor Merchants has a centrally located Albert Park warehouse and daily delivery capability, with the sales team is already on the road across South Australia. They are backed by leadership in brand management, wine marketing and account service led by Sales GM Franco Palumbo and Imports Manager Frank Prieato (pictured main).