Who We Are
Long ago, an ancient people called the Enotri — long since lost to the march of time — lived across Greece and all the way to what is known today as Calabria, or the southern tip of Italy. They were a people who found joy in work, so the rich soil of their land produced lush vineyards. So fertile was their crop, they were labeled Enotri, or “people from the land of the vine.” They were defined through their work and the love for their land.
Enotri forms relationships with vintners who carry on this spirit. Rather than being known by their marketing or how their bottle looks on a shelf, our vintners spend their resources on the taste of their product. They have committed to sustainable, organic, and biodynamic growing practices, rooted in traditional methods that date back to when they were originally planted by Roman horticulturalists nearly 2000 years ago. Our vintners are defined by the quality of their wine.
And we at Enotri want to be known for carrying wines that surprise with every sip, are inspirational and eye-opening. And we want to truly know our product so that we can sell it with the fervour it deserves. We define ourselves by our integrity.
How do you define yourself? Is it through your work? Your family? Your values?
So often, we discover ourselves through the smallest moments, ones that refine, purify, who we are. And in that moment, we are revealed to ourselves.
Might we be so bold as to suggest that it could all start with something as a glass of wine?
Know what you’re buying. Know your values. Know thyself and discover how roots matter..
Our Team
Eberhard Tamm
Founder
A passionate wine enthusiast and visionary industry professional of more than four decades. During this time frame, Eberhard worked with and travelled to every major wine producing and consuming market in the world. This developed and trained a unique, well rounded palate and laid the foundation for the “enotri – roots matter” philosophy.
Together with his like-minded team members, Eberhard is committed to procure and introduce harmonious, carefully crafted wines that represent the true character of their birthplace and terroir. Honest wines without pretence and make-up.
Colson Wiebe
Digital Edmonton Account Manager
Born and raised in Edmonton, Colson has been in the food and wine world for 14 years. He spends most of his days teaching paddling, skiing and outdoor skills, as well as many evenings drinking, serving and showing wine. Colson was first introduced to the Enotri portfolio and philosophy in 2020, saying Eberhard set his pallet on the Enotri portfolio.
Colson thinks every good meal should be accompanied by good wine and is passionate about showing people how approachable and fun wine can be. It was his love of cooking and delicious food that hooked him on wine, trying to elevate a dining and communal experiences. If you come to his house, you will certainly hear him say “you have to try this” as he shows you some homegrown fruit, fresh from the oven cooking or a newly opened bottle of something delicious.
Colson is involved in meeting with Edmonton accounts, and is excited to show how the Enotri portfolio of wines should be apart of the Edmonton table.
Sydney Golembioski
Digital Marketing Manager & Sales Support
Born in Winnipeg, Sydney moved to Alberta at a very young age when her father had an opportunity to be the executive chef of a well known golf club in the Edmonton area. Through her father’s profession, Sydney was introduced to and developed an interest in great food and wine pairings at an early age. She recently graduated from NAIT as a Professional Photographer. Following her natural interest in and talent for all things creative, Sydney is helping out the local artist Hanny Al’Khoury, through whom she met the Enotri family.
We welcome Sydney to our team as Digital Marketing Manager who will support us in our efforts to introduce Albertans to the enotri family of wines, founded on the Roots Matter philosophy.
DRINK LOCAL. FROM EUROPE.
My childhood memories are full of delicious meals prepared by my mother, with groceries purchased daily in the local town square. She stopped at the local baker, butcher, cheese and dairy shop, and local farmers displaying their produce at the daily farmer’s market. Food grown and prepared by artisans who went about their vocation with passion and integrity. My mother always bought from the same people, because she knew and trusted them. They were the community that gave her comfort. It was also her way of socializing – the exchange of news, stories, and sometimes gossip further strengthened that sense of community.
This is what “shopping or eating local” means to us at enotri – get to know and trust the people who produce what you consume. This sentiment, based on deeply rooted experiences, is expressed by our guiding principle “Roots Matter”.
The enotri portfolio is curated following these principles. We work exclusively with family run estates and passionate growers who work their land responsibly and mindfully. They preserve and protect their heritage for future generations to enjoy. They always strive to sustain the best that their land has to offer.
Let us tell their stories so that you can get to know them as if they were your friends and neighbours. Let their wines tell the stories of their origin and take you to vineyards of ancient terroir. Terroir is the sense of time and place captured in a glass of wine – we hope you will enjoy the journey.
Our wines are available at locally owned specialty retail stores and restaurants, all of which are part of the enotri community. Will you join us?
Locally yours,
Eberhard Tamm
