Name

REH Kendermann

Legal name

Reh Kendermann

Website

https://reh-kendermann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production & Distribution

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Wine production
• Private label wines
• Contract bottling
• Wine export
• Sparkling wine

Headquarters

HQ city

Bingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brand Wines: Sale of proprietary wine brands including Black Tower, Kendermanns, Carl Reh, Val Duna, Strandgut, Weinhaus, and Napier to consumers and retailers worldwide.
2. Private Label / Trade Brands: Customized wine production for retail partners with customer-specific requirements, quick response times, and trend-focused product development.
3. Contract Filling (Lohnfüllungen): Third-party wine filling services for external brands using various packaging formats including bottles, Bag-in-Boxes, and Pouches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

REH Kendermann operates one of the largest and most modern wine cellars in Germany, producing a portfolio of proprietary wine brands (including Black Tower, Kendermanns, Carl Reh, Val Duna, Strandgut, Weinhaus, and Napier) and offering private label wine manufacturing and contract filling services (Lohnfüllungen) in bottles, Bag-in-Box, and pouch formats for retail and trade partners.

Product overview

REH Kendermann is a traditional family-owned German wine cellar now in its third generation, operating as both a producer of branded wines and a private-label manufacturer. The portfolio comprises multiple distinct wine brands including the flagship export brand Black Tower, Kendermanns, Val Duna, Strandgut, Carl Reh, Weinhaus, and Napier (South African estate wines), plus Berlin Tea Garden. The company offers three core service lines: Markenweine (brand wines from global wine regions), Handelsmarken (custom private-label production), and Lohnfüllungen (contract bottling with innovative packaging options). As Germany's largest wine exporter with operations in 39 countries, the company combines century-old winemaking expertise with modern production capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Tower: World's most successful German wine brand, exported to over 35 countries for over 50 years
• Kendermanns
• Carl Reh
• Weinhaus
• Napier
• Val Duna
• Strandgut

Products and services

• Black Tower Flagship wine brand of Reh Kendermann and the world's most successful German wine brand, exported to over 35 countries and appreciated by wine enthusiasts for over 50 years; sold through retail and distribution channels globally.
• Kendermanns Premium German wine brand featuring wines from Germany's best wine-growing regions with fine grape varieties; targeted at consumers seeking quality German wines.
• Carl Reh Premium wine and sparkling wine (Sekt) brand with over 100 years of tradition in creating highest quality German wines and Sekte.
• Val Duna Unconventional wine brand targeting consumers seeking uncomplicated, creative, and distinctive wine enjoyment experiences.
• Strandgut Wine spritzer (Weinschorle) and fruit spritz beverage brand delivering vacation feeling; includes Strandgut Weinschorle and Fruchtbrise products.
• Weinhaus Handcrafted wine brand representing grounded wine experiences with a clear commitment to individuality and origin at the highest artisanal level.
• Napier South African wines from a 25-hectare vineyard outside Wellington, reflecting the unique soils and climate of the region.
• Berlin Tea Garden Tea-based beverage brand offered as part of the Reh Kendermann portfolio.
• Markenweine (Brand Wines Portfolio) Diverse portfolio of brand wines from various wine-growing regions worldwide, characterized by high quality, careful control, and environmentally conscious production; sold to consumers and retailers.
• Handelsmarken (Private Label Wines) Custom private label wine production for retail and trade partners, with competent implementation of customer-specific requirements, rapid response times, and trend-aligned production tailored to individual needs.
• Lohnfüllungen (Contract Filling / Bottling) Reliable, modern, and high-quality contract filling services for external wine brands, including innovative packaging formats such as Bag-in-Box, Pouches, and various bottle sizes and shapes with optimized logistics.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WINE in MODERATIONminorOthersREH Kendermann is an official member of WINE in MODERATION, demonstrating commitment to responsible alcohol consumption. The company addresses responsible drinking as a special concern to their organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien: Germany's leading sparkling wine (Sekt) producer, headquartered in Freyburg. Directly comparable given REH Kendermann's Carl Reh sparkling wine line, similar family-anchored heritage, and dominant position in the German wine and Sekt category.
• Peter Mertes: One of Germany's largest family-owned wine producers based in Bernkastel-Kues, with comparable scale, broad brand portfolio, strong private-label/Handelsmarken business, and export focus — the closest direct competitor to REH Kendermann in German branded and private-label wine.
• Schloss Wachenheim AG: German publicly-listed wine and sparkling wine group with international operations and strong private-label focus. Comparable as a similarly scaled German wine/Sekt producer serving retail trade partners across multiple European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Henkell Freixenet: One of the world's largest sparkling wine producers, combining German Henkell with global Freixenet brands. A larger, broader incumbent competing in the same German Sekt and international wine/sparkling category as REH Kendermann's portfolio.
• Accolade Wines: Global multi-origin wine producer (Hardys, Banrock Station, Kumala) with strong private-label and export business. Comparable as a multi-brand, multi-region wine company competing in European and global retail channels.
• Treasury Wine Estates: Australia-based global wine company with iconic brands (Penfolds, Wolf Blass) and broad international distribution. Comparable as a large, multi-brand wine exporter competing in similar on-trade and retail channels across REH Kendermann's export markets.
• Constellation Brands: Large US-listed multinational beverage company with significant wine and spirits portfolio (Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, Meiomi). Comparable as a global branded wine incumbent serving overlapping international retail and on-premise channels.
• E. & J. Gallo Winery: World's largest family-owned wine producer with vast portfolio of branded and private-label wines. Comparable as a global family-controlled wine powerhouse with scale advantages in private label and multi-region sourcing.

Regional players

• VieVinum / Wein Wolf / Mack & Schühle: German wine import, bottling, and distribution group with strong private-label and own-brand portfolio across European origins. Comparable given similar mix of branded wine, private label, and contract bottling services for German and international retailers.
• Hawesko Holding: Germany's leading multi-channel wine retailer and distributor. Comparable as a German wine specialist operating across retail, e-commerce, and B2B distribution — overlapping with REH Kendermann's German retail and export channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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