DIVA South Africa

… is a partner in the international DIVA Network, comprising of 11 wine distribution (export) companies, 3 representative offices, situated across 10 countries whose collective, extensive trade experience creates the DIVA Network (DIVA is an acronym for Distribution International de Vins et Alcools).

DIVA was founded in Bordeaux, France in 1979 by Pierre Beuchet (former Export Manager of wine merchant Alexis Lichine). It symbolises a core business based on being a value-added middleman, chiefly serving export markets and always dedicated to client satisfaction and the utmost quality in goods and service.

DIVA is the optimal link between producers and a first-rate international distribution which provides you with innovative solutions tailored to each producing region and market.
Through the professionalism of its staff and a constant ground presence, the DIVA Network equates to the best choice you could make to develop your wine business.

South Africa has earned global recognition for producing premium and distinctive wines with many today ranked among the world’s finest. At DIVA South Africa we have carefully selected wines from top producers across the Cape Winelands for more than 60 export markets through the DIVA family network. Our objective is to offer a comprehensive range of wines which demonstrate the breadth and diversity of the South African wine industry.

For importers and retailers:

  • The best selection of estate wines and brands
  • Comprehensive and dynamic information about producers and their wines
  • Presentations and tastings (either at our premises or the estates)
  • Full logistical support (at no cost)

For producers:

  • Best-fit market and importer placement
  • Wine promotion
  • Joint marketing approach
  • Technical consulting