Equipment Challenges & Tariff Deadline

As predicted at the beginning of the 90-day tariff pause, we’re now experiencing the consequences of accumulated orders at origin ports, creating pressure on reefer container availability during our peak demand period.

While we’ve successfully secured necessary equipment and bookings so far, we’re receiving alerts from our French partners that upcoming shipments may face delays due to several factors, including:

• May holiday port congestion
• Potential port omissions by carriers
• Limited vessel space availability

Based on current conditions, new orders placed today will likely experience delays and may arrive in the U.S. after the possible higher reciprocal tariff rate takes effect.  Currently, other European ports aren’t reporting similar issues, but we anticipate this situation will spread as we approach the next tariff deadline.

Below is the number of cases still needed from each origin BEFORE we close the doors on the next sailing.

South America to New York:  850 Cases

Germany to New York:  Building a New Container

Austria to New York:  Building a New Container

Portugal to New York:  700 cases

Spain to OAK:  333  Cases

France to OAK:  832  Cases

France to North Carolina: 1000 Cases

Italy to North Carolina:  333 Cases

We also operate the following frequent services:

• France to NY – Multiple Containers per Week

• Italy to NY – Multiple Containers per Week

• Spain to NY –  Bi-monthly

Our Not-So-Secret Superpower : Compliance

While we excel at moving freight for our customers, many are surprised to discover our hidden strength: a team of compliance specialists who navigate the complex regulatory landscape across all 50 states.

Are you looking to enter new markets?

Elenteny is licensed to distribute to retail customers in NY, NJ, and CA, and we are able to sell wine to wholesalers in the rest of the states.

Are you perplexed by the varying state regulations or struggling to maintain product approvals? Our partner services remove those hurdles.

Reach out to answers@elentenyimports.com and connect with our team!

2025 Barolo & Barbaresco Vintage Releases

The recent Grandi Langhe 2025 event in Turin showcased the latest releases from Piedmont’s renowned wine regions. The 2021 Barolo vintage has received widespread acclaim for its exceptional quality, featuring wines with remarkable fruit purity, floral aromatics, and well-structured tannins suitable for long-term aging.

The 2022 Barbaresco releases present a different profile, offering immediate drinkability with vibrant fruit characteristics and good acidity. These wines will be enjoyable in the near term while the more structured 2021 Barolos mature. 

Industry data shows Barolo experienced a 6% increase in bottled volume in 2024, with particular interest in the 2021 vintage. Notable producers from this release include Burlotto, Vietti, Paolo Scavino, and Elvio Cogno.

For those interested in Riserva wines, the 2019 vintage has produced excellent examples, with standouts like Oddero’s Vignarionda demonstrating exceptional quality. These wines represent the continued tradition of fine winemaking in the Langhe region of Piedmont. Read more from the Real Review here

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