San Antonio Winery

What San Antonio Winery does

San Antonio Winery is a fourth-generation, family-owned winery founded in 1917 by Santo Cambianica on Lamar Street in Downtown Los Angeles, where it still operates from its original location designated Los Angeles Cultural Monument Number 42 in 1964. The company is led today by the Riboli family across three operating generations — including Chairman Santo Riboli, President/CEO Steve Riboli, CFO/Hospitality Cathy Riboli, and 4th-generation winemaker Anthony Riboli — and produces a portfolio of ten sub-brands spanning estate-grown California wines and Italian imports, with sourcing from estate vineyards in three premium appellations: Napa Valley (Rutherford, since 1986), Monterey County (Santa Lucia Highlands), and Paso Robles (El Pomar District).

The core technology is traditional winemaking: estate viticulture across the three California appellations, French and American oak barrel aging (minimum 18 months for the flagship Opaque Darkness red blend), and a state-of-the-art Paso Robles production facility (Riboli Family Winemaking & Event Center) featuring solar power, smart technology, and 100% water recycling. The portfolio includes Opaque (bold reds), San Simeon (flagship terroir-driven wines), Maddalena (named for the family matriarch), Highlands 41 (Creston Highlands), Windstream (cool-climate Monterey), Riboli Family Napa Valley (Rutherford Cabernet), Stella Rosa (Italian semi-sparkling imports from Piedmont, 20+ flavors), Riva de la Rosa (Italian whites), San Antonio Fruit Farm (dual-fruit sweet blends), and La Quinta/Chocolate Bar (port-style dessert wines).

Revenue is generated through six streams: direct wine sales at four winery tasting room locations (Los Angeles, Ontario, Paso Robles, Riboli Family Winemaking & Event Center); e-commerce direct shipping to 30+ US states; recurring wine club subscriptions (Artisan Premier Club with 6- or 12-bottle options at $15 flat shipping, and Sweet Wine Club) shipping three times per year; restaurant and food service at Maddalena (LA and Paso Robles) and The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro; private event hosting (10-300+ guests across multiple venue types); and an international export program with a 300-case minimum. Customer segments are wine enthusiasts and tourists, dining guests, private event hosts, wine club members, and international/retail partners. Retail bottle pricing ranges from $14.95 to $29.95; tasting experiences from $40 to $70 per guest.

Name

San Antonio Winery

Legal name

San Antonio Winery Inc.

Website

https://sanantoniowinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Antonio Winery is a fourth-generation, family-owned California winery founded in 1917, operating estate vineyards in Napa Valley, Paso Robles, and Monterey, with four tasting-room destinations, restaurants, wine clubs, e-commerce shipping to 30+ states, and an export program spanning ten sub-brands including Stella Rosa Italian imports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF)

Keywords

• Estate wine production
• Wine tasting experiences
• Italian wine imports
• Wine club subscriptions
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales at Tasting Rooms: Wine sales through four winery locations offering tasting flights, bottle purchases, and retail merchandise. Visitors experience wine education and purchase on-site.
2. E-commerce Direct Sales: Online ordering through sanantoniowinery.com with direct shipping to 30+ US states. Orders shipped via UPS Ground Service.
3. Wine Club Subscriptions: Artisan Premier Club with 6-bottle ($15 flat shipping, 15% discount) and 12-bottle (free shipping on 12+, 20% discount) membership options. Seasonal shipments in February, May, and October with handcrafted wines personally curated by 4th generation winemaker Anthony Riboli. Sweet Wine Club also available.
4. Restaurant and Food Service: On-site dining at Maddalena Restaurant (Los Angeles and Paso Robles) and The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro, offering Italian cuisine paired with winery wines.
5. Private Events Hosting: Event space rentals for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations across multiple venues at Los Angeles, Ontario, Paso Robles, and Riboli Family Winemaking & Events Center locations.
6. International Export: Export program for international markets with minimum 300 case orders for outside the United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

San Antonio Winery produces, imports, and sells California estate wines and Italian wines (including Stella Rosa from Piedmont) across multiple sub-brands, distributed through four California winery locations, an e-commerce site, wine clubs, restaurants, and private event venues. The company also operates Italian-dining restaurants, curated wine tasting experiences, and wine club subscriptions with seasonal home delivery to 30+ US states.

Product overview

San Antonio Winery is a family-owned winery operating as a unified brand with multiple sub-brands across wine categories. The core offering centers on estate-grown wines from California appellations (Napa Valley, Monterey, Paso Robles) plus imported Italian wines. California estate brands include San Simeon (flagship terroir-driven wines), Maddalena, Opaque (oak-aged reds), Highlands 41, Windstream, and Riboli Family Napa Valley. Italian imports include Stella Rosa (semi-sparkling wines from Piedmont), Riva de la Rosa (Italian whites), and San Antonio Fruit Farm (fruit-forward sweet wines). Port-style wines are offered under La Quinta & Chocolate Bar. Hospitality services include wine club memberships (Artisan Premier Club, Sweet Wine Club), wine tasting experiences, Maddalena Restaurant (Italian dining), The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro, private event hosting, and gift shops across four California locations.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stella Rosa: Award-winning semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Italian wines imported from Piedmont, Italy, including Moscato D'Asti and various fruit-infused varieties.
• San Simeon
• Maddalena
• Opaque
• Highlands 41
• Windstream
• Riboli Family Napa Valley
• Riva de la Rosa
• San Antonio Fruit Farm
• La Quinta / Chocolate Bar

Products and services

• Stella Rosa Award-winning semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Italian wines imported from Piedmont, Italy (Asti region), including Moscato D'Asti, Rosso, and over 20 distinctive fruit-infused varietals. Imported and marketed by San Antonio Winery.
• San Simeon Flagship estate wine brand featuring terroir-driven wines from certified sustainable vineyards in Monterey and Paso Robles, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.
• Maddalena Wines Wines named after family matriarch Maddalena Riboli, crafted from Monterey and Paso Robles grapes. Includes Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Rosé, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Opaque Wines Bold red wines aged in new French and American oak barrels for at least 18 months. Features the flagship Darkness red blend combining Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Petit Verdot, plus varietal bottlings.
• Highlands 41 Premium wines from Creston Highlands vineyards in Paso Robles, located over 1,300 feet above sea level with limestone-rich soils, producing big, bold wines reflecting the pioneer spirit of the region.
• Riboli Family Napa Valley Wines from the 16-acre Riboli Family Vineyard in Rutherford appellation along Napa Valley's Silverado Trail. Produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from clay-loam soils.
• Windstream Cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sarmento Vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, inspired by the winds and fog of the coastal appellation.
• Riva de la Rosa Approachable Italian white wines from key wine regions across Italy, named for the roses traditionally planted to watch over vineyards, with coastal influences providing salinity and freshness.
• San Antonio Fruit Farm Semi-sparkling sweet wines made with two real fruits by Italian winemakers in Piedmont, featuring dual-fruit blends with low alcohol content for refreshing, fun occasions.
• La Quinta & Chocolate Bar Port-style dessert wines from Paso Robles, including La Quinta Syrah Port (ruby port) and Chocolate Bar Port, crafted with California brandy to arrest fermentation.
• Artisan Premier Club Wine club membership with three seasonal shipments per year (February, May, October) featuring 6 or 12 bottle options handpicked by fourth-generation winemaker Anthony Riboli. Includes 15-20% member discounts, complimentary tastings, free shipping on 12+ bottle orders, and early access to limited-production wines.
• Sweet Wine Club Wine club focused on sweeter wines, showcasing popular Stella Rosa and San Antonio Winery sweet wines in curated seasonal boxes delivered to members' doors, with member benefits and discounts.
• Wine Tasting Experiences Guided and self-guided wine tasting experiences at Los Angeles, Ontario, and Paso Robles locations. Includes hosted tastings, counter tastings, wine flights, and large group events such as Artisan Selection ($40), Premier Selection ($70), Italian Bubbles ($54), Experience The Darkness ($55), Maddalena Collection ($45), and Best of Paso Robles ($50).
• Maddalena Restaurant Authentic Italian dining destination named after family matriarch Maddalena Riboli, located at the Los Angeles winery (additional Maddalena Bistro in Paso Robles), offering traditional Italian cuisine paired with estate wines.
• The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro Outdoor patio dining experience at the Los Angeles winery named after the winery's founding year, featuring an elevated seasonal menu, cocktails, weekend brunch, and hosted wine tastings.
• Private Events Event hosting services across all locations including The Vintage Room, Heritage Cellar, Stefano Cellar, Founders Room, and Speakeasy Lounge at Los Angeles; Heritage Room and Country Patio at Ontario; and Heritage Room, Atrium Dining Room, and Patio Alfresco at Paso Robles. Accommodates groups from 10 to 300+ guests for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations.
• Wine Gift Shop Retail shops at all four locations (Los Angeles, Ontario, Paso Robles, Riboli Family Winemaking & Event Center) offering wine accessories, glassware, souvenirs, clothing, gourmet foods, and seasonal items.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• E. & J. Gallo Winery: Largest family-owned winery in the U.S. and a broad incumbent across California wine production, multi-brand portfolio management, and import distribution (including Italian brands). Directly comparable to San Antonio Winery's family-owned California multi-brand model and Stella Rosa's Italian import positioning.
• The Wine Group: One of the largest U.S. wine producers with a broad California portfolio (Franzia, Cupcake, Benziger). Comparable as a broad incumbent California multi-brand wine producer competing for the same wholesale and DTC customers as San Antonio Winery.

Direct peers

• Trinchero Family Estates: Family-owned California winery best known for Sutter Home, with a broad portfolio across price points and varietals. Closely comparable to San Antonio Winery as a multi-generation family operation producing California wines alongside a diversified brand portfolio and hospitality/tasting room footprint.
• Delicato Family Wines: Fourth-generation family-owned California winery with a multi-brand portfolio (Bota Box, Black Box, Irony) spanning value through premium tiers. Comparable to San Antonio Winery in family-ownership structure, multi-brand California portfolio, and DTC focus.
• Foley Family Wines: Multi-brand California premium winery with estates across Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara, plus tasting room and hospitality operations. Directly comparable to San Antonio Winery in estate sourcing across premium appellations, multi-brand portfolio strategy, and tasting-room-driven DTC model.
• Jackson Family Wines: Family-owned premium winery behind Kendall-Jackson, with a portfolio spanning California appellations and tasting room experiences. Highly comparable to San Antonio Winery as a family-controlled, multi-estate California producer with a strong DTC and wine club business.
• Wente Vineyards: Fifth-generation family-owned California winery in Livermore Valley with estate vineyards, tasting room, restaurant, and event hosting. Comparable to San Antonio Winery in multi-generation family operations, estate-grown California wines, and integrated hospitality/dining/experiences model.
• Crimson Wine Group: Publicly traded (formerly) premium California winery with a portfolio of estate wineries across Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon, plus tasting rooms. Comparable to San Antonio Winery's multi-estate premium California portfolio and DTC tasting room strategy.
• Stags' Leap Winery: Premium Napa Valley winery (Stags Leap District) known for estate Cabernet, hospitality, and private event experiences. Comparable to San Antonio Winery in Napa estate sourcing, premium Cabernet production, and tasting room/private events DTC channel.

Regional players

• Wilson Creek Winery: Family-owned Southern California winery in Temecula Valley with a tasting room, restaurant, event hosting, and wine club model. Comparable to San Antonio Winery in family-owned regional California positioning and tasting room/restaurant/event DTC architecture, though concentrated in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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