Mezzacorona Group

What Mezzacorona Group does

Mezzacorona Group is an Italian cooperative-owned producer of wines, sparkling wines, grappa, and apples, headquartered at the 13-hectare Cittadella del Vino in Mezzocorona (Trentino) and tracing its origins to an 11-member cooperative formed in 1904. The group is led by Mezzacorona S.c.a. — an agricultural cooperative of more than 1,500 winegrowing members cultivating roughly 2,800 hectares of vineyards in Trentino-Alto Adige — with Nosio S.p.A. (established 1998) acting as commercial sub-holding responsible for brand investment, bottling, and international sales. Production is organized across two territories: Trentino-Alto Adige, where members supply Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Teroldego Rotaliano, and Lagrein (75% white, 25% red grapes), and Sicily, where wholly-owned subsidiaries Solsicano S.a.r.l. (Feudo Arancio, 280 hectares, Sambuca di Sicilia) and Villa Albius S.a.r.l. (621 hectares, Acate) supply native and international varieties including Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Inzolia, and Syrah.

The product portfolio is organized into group brands (Mezzacorona, Rotari Trentodoc sparkling wines including the AlpeRegis vintage line, Feudo Arancio, Stemmari for U.S. distribution, Musivum and Nos premium tiers, Castel Firmian for HORECA, Tolloy from Alto Adige collaboration with Cantina di Salorno, Nota single-varietal grappa, and Valentina apples) and a marketed-brand portfolio aggregating wines from Italian regions outside Trentino-Alto Adige and Sicily (Cala di Seta/Sardinia, Mottura/Salento, Donnachiara/Irpinia, Maesa/Marche, Collemattoni/Montalcino, Castello di Querceto/Chianti, Pertinace/Piedmont, Righetti/Valpolicella). Underlying methods include Trentino bain-marie grappa distillation, Trentodoc classic-method sparkling production at the on-site Cantina Rotari facility completed in 1997, integrated pest management using the sexual confusion/mating disruption method applied across all Mezzacorona S.c.a. members since 2001, and SQNPI ministerial certification covering both grapes (2016) and DOC wines (2017).

Mezzacorona serves three primary customer segments: HORECA channel buyers (restaurants, wine shops/enoteche, hotels) addressed through enterprise field sales via the Castel Firmian line; retail consumers purchasing through brand-specific e-commerce sites, brand-specific websites, and direct winery visits; and sustainability-conscious trade and end-consumers addressed via SQNPI certification, Wine in Moderation ambassador status, and biennial Sustainability Reports. Distribution is international by design, with wholly-owned subsidiaries managing the United States (Prestige Wine Imports Corp., New York, founded 1985) and Germany (Bavaria Wein Import GmbH, Munich, founded 1986) and Nosio S.p.A. coordinating sales across more than 60 foreign markets. Consolidated FY2024/25 revenue was €213 million, with the cooperative reporting its fifth sustainability report in 2025 and cumulative sustainability investment exceeding USD 20 million.

Name

Mezzacorona Group

Legal name

NOSIO SPA

Website

https://gruppomezzacorona.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mezzacorona Group is an Italian cooperative-owned producer of wines, sparkling wines, grappa, and apples, formed in 1904 and now spanning 2,800 hectares of vineyards in Trentino plus Sicilian estates, selling group-owned and marketed brands across more than 60 international markets through HORECA, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mezzocorona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine Production and Sales: Core revenue stream from producing and selling red, white, and sparkling wines under group brands (Mezzacorona, Rotari, Feudo Arancio, Stemmari, Tolloy, Nota) and marketed brands from Italian partner wineries. Includes Trentodoc sparkling wines (Rotari, AlpeRegis), premium wines (Musivum, Nos), and everyday wines. Sales in over 60 foreign markets.
2. Grappa Production: Single-varietal grappa production (Nota brand) using traditional Trentino bain-marie distillation method, from carefully selected pomace. Multiple varieties including Chardonnay, Moscato Giallo, Müller Thurgau, Traminer, Teroldego, and aged grappa.
3. Apple/Fruit Production: Since 2006, integrated fruit business including apple production (Valentina, Mela di Campo brands) from Valdadige warehouse and 400 hectares of apple orchards. Includes GLOBALG.A.P. certified integrated cultivation.
4. Events and Hospitality: Revenue from hosting events (weddings, conferences, corporate events) at PalaRotari auditorium (up to 1,200 people), historic winery spaces, and event venues. Includes catering kitchen services and wine pairing advisory from enologists.
5. Winery Tours and Tastings: Direct-to-consumer revenue from guided winery tours and tastings at Cittadella del Vino, available in Italian, English, and German. Reservation-based visits Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mezzacorona Group is a cooperative of wineries and farms that produces and sells Italian wines (red, white, sparkling), single-varietal grappa, and apples. The group owns brands including Mezzacorona, Rotari (Trentodoc sparkling), Feudo Arancio, Stemmari, Tolloy, Nota (grappa), and Valentina (apples), distributes marketed Italian partner-winery brands, and operates winery tours, tastings, and event hosting at the Cittadella del Vino headquarters.

Product overview

Mezzacorona Group is a cooperative of wineries and farms based in Trentino, Italy, founded in 1904. The portfolio consists of group-owned brands (Mezzacorona wines, Rotari Trentodoc sparkling wines, Feudo Arancio Sicilian wines, Stemmari for US market, Musivum and Castel Firmian premium lines, Nota grappa, Tolloy Alto Adige wines, and Valentina apples) plus a selection of marketed brands representing other Italian wine regions (Cala di Seta from Sardinia, Mottura from Salento, Donnachiara from Irpinia, Maesa from Marche, Collemattoni and Castello di Querceto from Tuscany, Pertinace from Piedmont, and Righetti from Valpolicella). The group operates from the Cittadella del Vino headquarters in Mezzocorona and manages over 2,800 hectares of vineyards in Trentino-Alto Adige plus Sicilian estates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rotari: Trentodoc sparkling wine produced using the classic method with long aging on lees. Includes AlpeRegis Trentodoc line of vintage wines.
• Feudo Arancio
• Stemmari
• Tolloy
• Nota
• Valentina
• Mezzacorona
• Castel Firmian
• Musivum
• Nos
• Cala di Seta
• Mottura
• Donnachiara
• Maesa
• Collemattoni
• Castello di Querceto
• Pertinace
• Righetti

Products and services

• Mezzacorona Wines Core wine brand of Mezzacorona Group producing wines from Trentino grapes including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Teroldego Rotaliano, and Lagrein, including the Castel Firmian restaurant/enoteca line, Musivum premium terroir wines, and Nos limited-edition premium wines. For trade and consumer markets.
• Rotari Trentodoc Sparkling Wines Trentodoc classic method sparkling wines produced from mountain climate of Trentino grapes, featuring fine persistent perlage and organoleptic complexity, including the AlpeRegis Trentodoc vintage line from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero grapes grown in the Dolomite area. Targeted at HORECA premium channel and celebrations.
• Feudo Arancio Sicilian Wines Sicilian wine brand producing wines from native and international grape varieties grown in Sicily, including Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Chardonnay, and Syrah, with rich, smooth-tasting profile and sweet tannins. For retail and HORECA trade markets.
• Stemmari Wines Wine line dedicated to the U.S. market and international distribution, developed from Feudo Arancio wines, with balance between richness and structure and smooth contemporary taste.
• Musivum Premium Wines Premium wine line produced from grapes from the most vocated vineyards of Trentino Alto Adige, with each bottle numbered and packaged by hand. Targeted at premium trade and connoisseur consumers.
• Castel Firmian Wines Wine line dedicated exclusively to the restaurant and wine shop (enoteca) channel, producing elegant territorial wines from the Piana Rotaliana named after Castel Firmian castle.
• Nos Premium Wines Top of the Mezzacorona quality pyramid, produced in limited bottles only during excellent vintages. For premium wine collectors and connoisseurs.
• Nota Grappa Single-varietal grappa brand produced from carefully selected pomace using the traditional Trentino bain-marie distillation method, including Chardonnay, Moscato Giallo, Müller Thurgau, Traminer, Teroldego, and aged grappa varieties.
• Tolloy Alto Adige Wines Fine wines from Alto Adige produced in collaboration between Mezzacorona and Cantina di Salorno, including Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Lagrein.
• Valentina Apples Apple brand representing the group's fruit and vegetable section, with 400 hectares cultivated following sustainable integrated production practices and GLOBALG.A.P. and GRASP certifications.
• Cala di Seta Wines (Sardinia) Marketed brand from Sardinia representing wines from Calasetta (one of Sardinia's oldest wineries, founded in 1932), specializing in indigenous Carignano and Vermentino grape varieties from the island's sandy soils with ungrafted vines.
• Mottura Wines (Salento) Marketed brand from Salento (family winery with 50 hectares owned and 200+ hectares of consortium vineyards) featuring Negroamaro, Primitivo, Fiano, Susumaniello, and Salice Salentino wines.
• Donnachiara Wines (Irpinia) Marketed brand from Irpinia produced by the Petitto family producing Greco di Tufo DOCG, Fiano di Avellino DOCG, and Taurasi DOCG wines; recognized by Legambiente as a sustainable company.
• Maesa Wines (Marche) Marketed brand by Gianluca Mirizzi representing tradition meeting modernity, including Verdicchio Classico DOC, Verdicchio Classico Superiore DOC, Passerina, Pecorino, Rosso Piceno DOC, and Lacrima from the Marche region.
• Collemattoni Wines (Montalcino) Marketed brand from the Bucci family winery on the Montalcino hillside (southern slope near Sant'Angelo medieval village), producing Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, and Adone Rosso Toscano IGT wines.
• Castello di Querceto Wines (Chianti) Marketed brand from the Francois family (founding members of the Chianti Classico Consortium since 1897) at Castello di Querceto in Greve in Chianti, producing Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, and Supertuscan wines.
• Pertinace Wines (Piedmont) Marketed brand from a winery operating since 1973 in the Barbaresco DOCG zone of Piedmont (Treiso), producing Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, Barbera d'Alba DOC, and Langhe Arneis DOC.
• Righetti Wines (Valpolicella) Marketed brand from a family winery (since 1909) in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, using traditional appassimento grape drying method and modern bottling, producing Amarone della Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG.
• Winery Tours and Tastings at Cittadella del Vino Direct-to-consumer guided winery tours and tastings at the 13-hectare Cittadella del Vino headquarters, available in Italian, English, and German. Reservation-based visits Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00. Targeted at wine consumers and tourism visitors.
• Event Hosting (PalaRotari and Historic Spaces) Event hosting services including weddings, conferences, and corporate events at PalaRotari auditorium (capacity up to 1,200), historic winery spaces (up to 400 for receptions), and outdoor space with 300-seat tiered seating. Includes catering kitchen services and wine pairing advisory from enologists.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions significantly reduced over 40 years of sustainability commitment
• +6 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consorzio di Tutela Vini del TrentinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSQNPI certification coordination through the Consorzio di Tutela Vini del Trentino, enabling all Mezzacorona S.c.a. winemaking members to obtain ministerial certification for integrated production on grapes (2016) and wines (2017).
• Cantina di SalornocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration producing the Tolloy line of premium Alto Adige wines. Partnership with Salorno winery dates to 1994-1995 when Cantina di Salorno became a sole member of the group. The collaboration creates wines from the hills around Salorno, sheltered by majestic mountains.
• Wine in Moderation (WIM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association based in Brussels. Mezzacorona Group is Ambassador Company, committed to promoting responsible and moderate wine consumption, particularly targeting young people. Aligns with group's social sustainability values.
• GLOBALG.A.P.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal agricultural certification standards holder. Valentina Consortium (fruit/vegetable section) holds GLOBALG.A.P. Quality Certificates, worldwide agricultural standards ensuring sustainable production practices.
• LegambienteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Italian environmental association. Valentina Consortium is a Legambiente partner. Mela di Campo was the first apple brand to join Legambiente's campaign for Quality Italian Agriculture. Genuineness of fruits certified through trademark and regular inspections.
• Cantina di Calasetta (Cala di Seta)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of Sardinia's oldest wineries, founded in 1932 by thirteen winegrowers. Mezzacorona markets Cala di Seta wines featuring indigenous Carignano and Vermentino grape varieties from the island's unique sandy soils.
• Mottura (Salento)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily winery in Salento with 50 hectares of owned property and over 200 hectares of consortium vineyards. Mezzacorona markets Mottura wines (I Classici and Le Pitre lines) featuring Negroamaro, Primitivo, Fiano from Puglia.
• Donnachiara - Petitto Family (Irpinia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily winery on Irpinia hills producing Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, Taurasi DOCG. Recognized by Legambiente as sustainable company. Mezzacorona markets Donnachiara wines representing Campania territory reinterpreted in a modern key.
• Maesa - Gianluca Mirizzi (Marche)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWines of Gianluca Mirizzi representing tradition meeting modernity. Mezzacorona markets Maesa wines (Verdicchio Classico, Passerina, Pecorino, Rosso Piceno, Lacrima) from Marche region.
• Collemattoni - Bucci Family (Montalcino)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery on Montalcino hillside (southern slope, near Sant'Angelo medieval village). Family Bucci has farmed the land since late 1800s. Mezzacorona markets Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Rosso di Montalcino.
• Castello di Querceto - Francois Family (Chianti)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the founding families of the Chianti Classico Consortium, producing wines since 1897 at Castello di Querceto in Greve in Chianti. Mezzacorona markets Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, and Supertuscan wines.
• Pertinace (Barbaresco, Piedmont)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery operating since 1973 in the Barbaresco DOCG zone of Piedmont (Treiso). Mezzacorona markets Pertinace Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo DOCG, and other Piedmont wines.
• Righetti (Valpolicella)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily winery since 1909 in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. Traditional appassimento grape drying method with modern bottling. Mezzacorona markets Righetti Amarone della Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso, Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Banfi (Castello Banfi): Banfi is a U.S.-Italian wine producer with estates in Tuscany (Brunello di Montalcino, Super Tuscans) and a U.S. marketing and import operation. Comparable to Mezzacorona in dual-territory Italian production plus owned-entity U.S. distribution.
• Zonin1821: Zonin1821 is a family-owned Italian wine group with estates across multiple Italian regions (Veneto, Tuscany, Friuli, Sicily) and U.S. distribution arm (Zonin USA). Comparable to Mezzacorona in multi-territory Italian portfolio strategy and direct U.S. market presence.
• Masi Agricola: Masi Agricola is a listed Veneto-based wine producer specializing in Amarone and Valpolicella wines with international distribution. Comparable to Mezzacorona's marketed-brand partner Righetti (also Valpolicella-focused) and in its Italian heritage positioning and export orientation.
• Mondo del Vino (Fratelli Martini): Mondo del Vino / Fratelli Martini is an Italian wine producer and global private-label wine specialist, with significant presence in mass-market retail and HORECA channels. Comparable to Mezzacorona in cooperative-style multi-brand sourcing and export volume.
• Italian Wine Brands (Cantine Riunite & Civ): Italian Wine Brands is the holding of Cantine Riunite & Civ (GIV group spin-off) and is one of the largest Italian wine cooperatives, producing and distributing mainstream and premium Italian wines internationally. Comparable in cooperative governance, multi-brand portfolio, and export scale.
• Cavit: Cantina Viticoltori del Trentino is a large Trentino wine cooperative with overlapping member-grower structure, similar portfolio breadth across Pinot Grigio and other regional varietals, and a comparable export-heavy GTM motion. It is the most directly comparable Italian cooperative to Mezzacorona given shared territory and business model.

Regional players

• Bodegas Torres: Familia Torres is a leading Spanish family-owned wine producer with global distribution and a strong sustainability program. Comparable to Mezzacorona in family/heritage ownership, international export reach, and sustainability leadership.

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi Antinori: Marchesi Antinori is a historic premium Italian wine group with estates in Tuscany, Umbria, and Piedmont (Tignanello, Sassicaia, Guado al Tasso). Comparable to Mezzacorona as a broad Italian multi-territory premium wine producer, though at a higher premium-tier price band.
• Pernod Ricard: Pernod Ricard is a global wine and spirits major with Italian wine holdings (e.g., Brancaia in Tuscany, operations in Sicily). Comparable to Mezzacorona as a broad-incumbent competitor for shelf space and HORECA listings in international markets.
• Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV): Gruppo Italiano Vini is one of the largest privately-held Italian wine producers with a portfolio spanning Veneto, Sicily, and other regions. Comparable to Mezzacorona in multi-region aggregation strategy and scale, with a broader brand portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GruppoMezzacorona
• Instagraminstagram.com/gruppomezzacorona

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Mezzacorona Group