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This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS
In this episode of the Maffeo Drinks Podcast, We continue interviewing Alex Frezza, Owner of L'Antiquario Bar in Naples, part of the World's 50 Best Bars. He's credited with building up the Neapolitan Cocktail Bar Scene, provides top-shelf hospitality and, best of all, recognized me when I was a customer at his bar. I hope you enjoy his wisdom as much as I did.
Main topics discussed:
From 0 to 1 bottle
• The importance of the Target Occasion
• How occasions change by City, State, and Country
• Dark Demand Generation
From 1 bottle to 1 case
• Up or Out: how cool bar owners choose their brands
• Analyzing cocktail menus to decide where to focus on
• Avoid brands vs. following brands: different strategies
From 1 case to 1 pallet
• Big brands & the taste setting effect
• Choosing the right Distributor for your brand.
• Localization Challenges
About the Host: Chris Maffeo
About the Guest: Alex Frezza
This episode is brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS, an Advisory helping drinks leaders execute bottom-up growth while managing stakeholder expectations. You can get in touch at [email protected]
A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com
By Chris Maffeo5
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This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS
In this episode of the Maffeo Drinks Podcast, We continue interviewing Alex Frezza, Owner of L'Antiquario Bar in Naples, part of the World's 50 Best Bars. He's credited with building up the Neapolitan Cocktail Bar Scene, provides top-shelf hospitality and, best of all, recognized me when I was a customer at his bar. I hope you enjoy his wisdom as much as I did.
Main topics discussed:
From 0 to 1 bottle
• The importance of the Target Occasion
• How occasions change by City, State, and Country
• Dark Demand Generation
From 1 bottle to 1 case
• Up or Out: how cool bar owners choose their brands
• Analyzing cocktail menus to decide where to focus on
• Avoid brands vs. following brands: different strategies
From 1 case to 1 pallet
• Big brands & the taste setting effect
• Choosing the right Distributor for your brand.
• Localization Challenges
About the Host: Chris Maffeo
About the Guest: Alex Frezza
This episode is brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS, an Advisory helping drinks leaders execute bottom-up growth while managing stakeholder expectations. You can get in touch at [email protected]
A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com

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