Here at D. Yannitelli Fine Wines and Spirits we pride ourselves on our long tradition of serving the Cold Spring community.
December 5th 1933 - The 21st Amendment repeals Prohibition, ending a thirteen year ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of alcoholic beverages in the United States . Although it's a pretty safe bet Cold Spring wasn't entirely dry.
That Same Day - D. Yannitelli Wine and Liquors opens it doors, Donato and Gelsomina Yannitelli, proprietors. The store is originally located at 123 Main Street (now C&E Paint).
1950 - Donato Yannitelli passes away, control of the store passes to his wife Gelsomina.
1965 - The store is relocated to the recently completed retail mall at 55 Chestnut Street , and opens under the supervision of Albert Yannitell (“Uncle Al”).
1989 - Uncle Al retires, later moving to Florida , and Donato Yannitelli III takes over the retail location carrying on the family tradition.
Donato Yannitelli in front of the original Wine and Liquor shop (123 Main Street). Donato's son Albert would later assume control over the retail business, while Donato II would take to the skies as a pilot after a distinguished career as a bomber pilot over Europe during the second world war.
Gelsomina Yannitelli inside of the retail store at 123 Main Street. Early on the Wine and Liquor business focused primarily on spirits. After World War II, the focus slowly shifted to the wine trade with returning American soldiers bringing home a taste for European wines.