Selected Estates of Europe Ltd is a wine-importing company established in 1982 by Violante Lepore , based in Mamaroneck / NY and specialized in sourcing fine wines; artisanal olive oils from Italy for direct distribution in the US market. Still owned today by Violante Lepore and family-run, the company represents over 42 estates from different regions of Italy, ranging from independent small growers to large-scaled cooperative cellars, plus two Champagne producers from France.