Our Wines
Why the Fox?
On our honeymoon—which also happened to be our first business trip, we drove across most of Italy, renting a car in Rome and winding our way east to Abruzzo, south to Puglia, west to Sicily, and back to the mainland. Along the way, we met with producers and explored vineyards in every region we visited.
One evening in Sicily, while making our way up the winding road towards the summit of Mount Etna, a fox suddenly appeared and calmly took a seat in the middle the street, forcing us to stop.
It was a brief but unforgettable moment. That Sicilian fox has come to represent something meaningful to us: a reminder of our commitment to working with off-the-beaten-path regions and lesser-known varietals. We’re drawn to the road less traveled—and the unexpected moments of beauty that appear along the way.
The Team
Nicole’s family emigrated from Sicily to Brooklyn in the 1970s. Kevin is a seventh-generation American whose ancestors emigrated from Ireland and Germany to New York and Philadelphia in the 1850s, eventually putting down roots in both the Wasington, D.C. and California.
Together, Nicole and Kevin now work to bring authentic, high-quality wines—offering exceptional value—to Washington, D.C. and beyond.
Producers
Our business is built on relationships. We've connected with our partners through travel, social media, trade shows, and trusted referrals—and over time, many have become like family. We're proud to stand alongside them in bringing artisanal wines to a wider audience, making exceptional quality accessible to all.
Contact Us
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
202-999-8182
kevin@rappwine.com
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve launched a new initiative focused on connecting people with exceptional wines from producers around the world. Through a mobile application strategy not currently available anywhere, we’ll introduce a range of wines to the public—there are many more exciting elements to this project. Please reach out if you’d like to learn more.
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