Empowering the Next Generation of Beverage Alcohol Innovators

Women of the Vine & Spirits was proud to present, in partnership with Diverse Powered Brands, the first-ever BCB Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition at Bar Convent Brooklyn 2025 – a groundbreaking platform designed to spotlight emerging beverage alcohol brands and connect them with industry leaders, strategic partners, and growth opportunities. This high-energy live pitch event brought together a curated group of early-stage and growth-stage brand founders who took the stage to present their business to a panel of expert judges representing distribution, retail, marketing/PR, and industry trade.

Congratulations to the Winner

Hailing from Italy and rooted in authenticity and craftsmanship, Amaretto ADRIATICO wowed the judges with its compelling brand story, premium positioning, and innovative vision. As the competition winner, the brand received a powerful Prize Package – a 360-degree approach to growth.

What makes this win even more meaningful?

The $51K+ prize package was made possible by contributions from
WOTVS Corporate Member companies.

The prize package connects Amaretto ADRIATICO to experts, leaders and companies across the bev alc ecosystem – offering a powerful opportunity to grow their business and empower them to scale with the full support of a 360-degree approach.

This reflects the strength of the WOTVS community as a business network—industry leaders and organizations across every sector coming together to create real value, drive opportunity, and demonstrate the impact we can make when we work collectively.

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE.

The Prize Package

Developed and delivered by Women of the Vine & Spirits in collaboration with our network of dedicated Corporate Members this unparalleled package includes access to expert consulting, legal support, distribution and import support, PR, design services, and industry memberships from some of the top organizations in the beverage alcohol space.

	BCB Brooklyn Credit toward participation in the 2026 BCB Brooklyn show.	BevAssets Sales and Distribution 3-month consulting retainer focused on Sales and Distribution strategy (domestic & international).	Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Complimentary Craft Membership.
	Diverse Powered Brands One-on-one strategy session and expert insights on brand positioning, marketing, and go-to-market strategy.	Double Forte PR Services to include one brand messaging audit with 1 round of edits, an outlined media launch strategy, 1 trade press release supported by 1 round of industry trade media outreach.	Greenspoon Marder, LLP Three (3) hours of legal counsel focused on regulatory and compliance issues, including federal, state, and e-commerce guidance.
	MHW Credit toward importation, distribution, or brand development services.	Spearhead Global Design and sourcing audit of current packaging, 1-2 packaging evolution concepts.	Women of the Vine & Spirits Complimentary Associate Corporate Membership to global membership organization.

Thank You to Our Esteemed Judges!

We extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible panel of judges who lent their time, expertise, and industry insight to the 2025 BCB Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition. Your thoughtful evaluations and commitment to uplifting emerging brands made this year’s competition truly exceptional. Thank you for helping us champion the next generation of beverage industry innovators!

“What an incredible honor for Double Forte to be a part of this year’s panel of judges for the 2025 BCB Incubator competition. Hearing the finalists’ stories and seeing the incredible work put in to get to this point was inspiring and made the judges’ decision a challenge. We’re looking forward to working with winner Amaretto Adriatico and congratulate them on their win.” 

- Maggie Zeman, SVP & GM, New York of Double Forte. 

Watch the Winning Moment Unfold! Experience the excitement and emotion as Amaretto ADRIATICO is announced the winner of the 2025 BCB Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition!    “We are super glad having won this pitch and can’t wait to begin working with the different partners. We are delighted being part of this exciting program, thanks again for your trust in our brand!”   – Jean-Robert Bellanger, Co-Founder of Amaretto ADRIATICO

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