Above Wines, LLC · Irving, Texas
Preserving Italy in Every Pour
An importer and a wine shop in Irving, Texas — built around the indigenous grapes of the Italian south and the families who never stopped growing them.
Who we are
An importer, a shop, and a fairly specific opinion about Italian wine.
Above Wines imports indigenous Italian wines — the grapes that never traveled, from the families who never stopped growing them. We sell them out of Grappolo Wine Shop in Irving, to restaurants across DFW, and to anyone in Texas who wants a case delivered.
Our 10 family-owned partner wineries are in 6 regions: Puglia, Campania, Calabria, Toscana, Abruzzo, Piemonte. We buy from other growers besides, so the shelf itself carries 9. Every wine passes an enological analysis and then a sensory evaluation of how truly it represents its terroir before it is approved for the portfolio.
Above Wines was founded by winemaker Aldo Bove, who grew up in Angri, near Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast and holds a degree in Enology and Viticulture. He moved to the U.S. in 2017. His family’s crest, from the House of Bove in Ravello, is our logo.
- Wines in the book
- 52
- Italian regions on the shelf
- 9
- Family wineries we partner with
- 10
- Texas partners · seasonal collaborations
- 12 · 12
- Founder & winemaker
- Aldo Bove
“Italy’s grapes are endless treasures, and it’s time the world woke up to them.”
Poured across Texas
12 Texas partners, 12 seasonal collaborations.
Ask for Above Wines at the table — the staff at our partner restaurants are trained to tell you the story behind each bottle.
Our partners
12 restaurants fully committed to the project, across 17 locations
- Dallas
- Partenope RistoranteTavernaOlivella'sAri's Pantry
- Fort Worth
- Olivella'sPiolaNeighborhood Wine
- Frisco
- Lombardi CucinaStonebriar Country Club
- Plano
- TavernaCibo Cucina Italiana
- Austin
- Taverna
- Flower Mound
- Giropizza
- Houston
- Lombardi Cucina
- McKinney
- Fontina
- Oak Point
- La Rustica Italiano
- Richardson
- Partenope Ristorante
Seasonal wine collaborations
12 restaurants
- Dallas
- MonarchSister RestaurantAniseMot Hai BaMeridianMister CharlesTower ClubSachet
- Irving
- Lamberti's RistoranteThe Constellation Club
- Fort Worth
- The Magnolia Wine Bar
- McKinney
- Wine a Little
What we do
One project, six ways in.
Importing
Indigenous Italian wines, including those of our 10 family-owned partner wineries.
Retail
Grappolo Wine Shop — ships within 24–48 hours, free over $199.
Wholesale
12 Texas partners and 12 seasonal wine collaborations — ask the staff for the story behind each bottle.
Private tastings
Winemaker-led tastings in the comfort of your home.
Events
The Secret Wine Experience — 12 guests, rare wines, venue revealed 24 hours before — and the Above Wines EXPO.
Travel
All-inclusive small-group tours of Italy — 16 guests, family wineries, private transport.