Charleston natives launch a new Prosecco brand

Justin Wages + co-founders David Kinloch and Andre Grundy, a group with Charleston roots, have launched a new sparkling wine brand — Don Luchi Prosecco .

In 2024, the trio traveled to Italy, immersing themselves in the Prosecco-making process and learning how to create a product that will deliver a taste of Italy’s famous specific northeast region to folks right here in the Lowcountry.

Quick facts

Values: 100% Glera grapes
Bouquet: Golden apple, peach, rose, wisteria, almond, and toasted bread
Taste: Very dry, savory, and complex
Zone: Prosecco Superiore DOCG zone

Pro tip: Don Luchi pairs well with soft cheeses and spicy foods — which are flavors that can be found in Lowcountry staples, like shrimp and grits.

Photo provided by Don Luchi

Find Don Luchi Prosecco at these new Charleston-area locations:

• Coosaw Liquor & Wine | 8600 Dorchester Rd., Ste. 404, North Charleston
• Venning Liquor On The Ferry | 1937 Clements Ferry Rd.
• Da Brown Bag ABC Store | 1709 Remount Rd., Ste. 107, North Charleston
• Coterie | 17 Warren St.
• Smokin Rose Speakeasy | 1430 Meeting Street Rd.
• Nigels Good Food | 7000 Bowen Pier Dr., Ste. 2, Hanahan

The group behind the brand has hopes of turning special moments into a luxurious experience + is committed to bringing global experiences to Charleston. This goal fuels their mission: “To make the finer things in life accessible and unforgettable.”