About Troppo Giovane
Troppo Giovane is a wine trading company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2017. We import natural wines from across Europe and beyond, operate a retail store in the heart of the city, and distribute to restaurants, bars, and wine shops throughout the Netherlands.
Our philosophy
Troppo Giovane was founded by Alessandro da Fies and Théo Cauchois. Having worked together during the early years of Restaurant BAK, we remained close wine friends, drawn to the complementarity of our palates.
The name Troppo Giovane comes from the Italian expression for “too young.” Winegrowers Stanko Radikon and Dario Princic repeatedly used it when asked their opinion of French wines presented at a tasting in Saumur. What began as a joke also captured a recurring question in the wine world: when, if ever, is a wine old enough?
Time for the vines and the wine
Our philosophy is built around working with winemakers who take their time. After more than a decade of drinking and working with natural wines, we found ourselves at the intersection of traditional winemaking and the contemporary natural wine movement. While we agree in spirit with the principles of natural wine, we believe these ideas can sometimes limit a fuller understanding of what makes a great wine.
For us, wine is about feeling and truth, in the vineyard, the cellar, and the glass. In that sense, we sit on the left of the wine industry, but on the right of the natural wine movement. We seek out wines that have been given the time to develop their true character. Our portfolio focuses primarily on producers from France and Italy, working naturally, with traditional and local approaches.
In recent years, Troppo Giovane has also expanded into spirits. We are proud to represent producers such as Empirical, who push the boundaries of their craft and explore new ways of engaging with gastronomy. We also collaborate with the Paris-based Mezcal Brothers to offer a focused selection of expressive agave spirits.
Import & distribution
Troppo Giovane works with more than 50 wine producers across France and Italy. We distribute to restaurants throughout the Netherlands and offer tailored services for all types of horeca, from wine bars and Dutch eetcafés to fine dining restaurants and cocktail bars.
For more information, please view our stockists or contact us by email at wine@troppogiovane.nl for professional inquiries and at shop@troppogiovane.nl for private requests.
