wine grapes have arrived

Our wine grapes have arrived and are available for advance order or drop into our warehouse during business hours for purchase. Please call in advance to confirm hours as they may be accepting order pick ups on Saturdays. Some of the varieties available: RED: Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Sauv, Carignane, Grenache Merlot, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Ruby…

happy 95th Alberto

Alberto and Christina Iamartino, opened the original Italian Store deli, grocery store and wholesaler, as Great West Italian Importers, in 1958. For 59 years this family run business has grown to become the largest distributor of Italian and European products in Western Canada, and a very popular retail store here in Calgary, Alberta. We celebrated…

smoked olive oil is here

Finca La Barca Olive Oil is a limited production Arbequina Olive Oil with an annual production of about 9,800 bottles. The oil is smoked with holm oak wood in their ancient barns for 15 days to produce a soft and complex smoky aroma. The variety of olive is “Arbequina”, which also gives the olive oil…

new glassware for Summer

New glassware is here just in time for Summer. Our glasses come with straws and lids so you can enjoy your beverages on the patio without pesky bugs going for a swim. Use them or remove them. These glasses are perfect for juice spritzers, mocktails, summer cocktails, or a glass of sparkling San Pellegrino on…

have your own Pasta ZARA party

Pasta Zara is the creation of the Bragagnolo family in Italy, who have been making pasta for more than a century. It started as a small family business which later grew into a big, still expanding company, gaining an unique experience. During these years, Pasta ZARA’s production maintained its principles unaltered: a careful selection of…