Andrew was born into a family where food and family reign supreme. The family dining table was always the hearth of their home, where stories were shared and laughter lingered long after the plates were cleared.

After attending Malta's Institute of Tourism Studies, graduating in hotel operations, Andrew went on to manage food and beverage outlets across Malta including 24 hour restaurants, wine-bars and chic restaurants where he learned he had a love for hospitality and connecting with people.

While completing his MBA, he applied this philosophy to luxury event management, building experiences that celebrated detail and craft. His journey eventually took him into the world of superyachts — a place where precision, rarity, and perfection aren’t luxuries, but expectations. As he built one of the Mediterranean’s leading yacht provisioners, he developed relationships with winemakers, collectors, and sommeliers across Europe, discovering that the finest wines always have stories as deep as their cellars.

In 2022 Andrew decided to embark on a new challenge. Using all his knowledge and experience working with some of the best people in the superyacht industry, he founded Vintage'82.

Whilst continuing to supply super-yachts and mega-yachts in international waters, Andrew wants to bring the same level of quality, hospitality and standards from one of the most luxurious industries in the world to the Maltese Islands. He wants to share his passion for fantastic quality wines with his friends and clients of Vintage'82.

A father of two mischevious boys and an open-water swimmer who once circled the island of Gozo unassisted as part of the Wave of Change campaign, Andrew believes endurance, curiosity, and respect for nature are as essential in wine as in life.

Andrew is also WSET (Advanced) certified and is a regular contributor on fine wines to the highly acclaimed magazines 'Taste & Flair', as well as 'Design & Décor'. He also contributes regular articles to Maltaceos.mt which is a C-Level platform reaching out to Malta’s CEOs and business leaders, as well as the HORECA magazine which is Malta's resource for all professionals involved in the Hospitality industry.

Andrew has featured in wine-related podcasts and interviews including 'The Islander', Air-Malta airflight magazine 'Il-Bizzilla' , superyacht charter magazine 'Icebreaker' & The Financial Times

Through Vintage'82, Andrew extends the family tradition of pairing fine wine with the stories, people, and moments that give it meaning, while redefining hospitality as an experience that connects, educates, and inspires.

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Someone once told me I’m not a salesman because I only sell what I like. At the time, I was annoyed, but in hindsight, he was right. That philosophy became the foundation of Vintage'82: we only offer wines we are passionate about drinking ourselves

After a decade sourcing and supplying premium and ultra-premium wines to superyachts and megayachts across the Mediterranean, Andrew Azzopardi wanted to bring the same level of quality, attention to detail, and care to wine lovers in Malta. Vintage'82 was created to connect clients with exceptional wines — rare vintages, investment-worthy bottles, and wines that tell a story as compelling as the people who enjoy them.

In early 2025, Vintage'82 opened its first retail outlet in Malta, providing wine lovers with a curated space to explore and experience exceptional bottles firsthand, guided by the same expertise and philosophy that defines our private sourcing and investment services.

Working with some of the finest producers in the world gave Andrew insight into wine investment. Buying exceptional wines to appreciate not only in taste but also in value over time. At Vintage'82, we use our knowledge, contacts, and expertise to source and advise on wines that are both drinkable and investment-worthy, offering access to some of the most sought-after vintages globally.

Vintage'82 takes its name from a transformative year in wine history. In 1982, American collectors invested boldly in Bordeaux, setting a precedent that changed the global market. Today, barrels purchased for $40 in 1983 fetch $3,500 — a reminder that great wine rewards vision, insight, and patience.