What Cantine Riunite & CIV does

Cantine Riunite & CIV is an Italian agricultural cooperative (Cantine Riunite & CIV S.C.AGR.) headquartered in Campegine, Reggio Emilia, that produces and sells wines under a portfolio of more than 11 brands, including Riunite, CIV&CIV, Cantine Maschio, Cavicchioli 1928, Righi, Albinea Canali, Fratelli Cella, Gaetano Righi, Maschio dei Cavalieri, Bella Tavola, and Quanto Basta. The cooperative was formed through the 2008 merger of two earlier cooperatives and now counts approximately 1,400 member winegrowers cultivating 4,600 hectares of vineyards across the Modena and Reggio Emilia provinces, with operations spanning eight winemaking centers and three production facilities. Its product range is concentrated in sparkling and semi-sparkling wines, notably Lambrusco and Prosecco (including DOC and Valdobbiadene DOCG tiers), alongside still wines, Pignoletto, and a recently launched non-alcoholic line (Maschio Zero, Riunite Zero). Production relies on integrated vineyard-to-bottle control, low-impact cultivation methods, cold extraction for premium sparkling wines, and the Charmat method for Prosecco, with sustainability credentials including organic certification since 1988, EMAS registration, and ISO 14001/45001/9001/22000 certifications.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market. Domestically it sells through modern trade (supermarkets), traditional grocery, and the HORECA channel; internationally it reaches approximately 100 countries via wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries in France (Carniato) and the USA (Frederick Wildman and Sons), alongside other distributors. Customer segments span value-conscious everyday consumers, premium sparkling wine buyers, HORECA buyers, and international export markets. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, with fiscal year 2025 cooperative revenue of approximately €266.5 million and consolidated group revenue exceeding €650 million (including subsidiaries such as Gruppo Italiano Vini S.p.A.). Distribution is supported by substantial annual marketing investment (over €10 million, including €8 million dedicated to Lambrusco communications) and strategic event sponsorships (Sanremo Music Festival, TIM Music Awards, Vinitaly). In 2023 the company expanded its premium portfolio by taking over commercial management of Cavicchioli wineries, and in 2025-2026 it launched new non-alcoholic and premium Prosecco lines (Dei Cavalieri and Cantine Maschio Premium) while obtaining ESG Recognition from DNV.

Name

Cantine Riunite & CIV

Legal name

CANTINE RIUNITE & CIV S.C.AGR.

Website

https://riuniteciv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cantine Riunite & CIV is an Italian wine cooperative producing Lambrusco, Prosecco, and other sparkling and still wines under 11+ brands. With 1,400 member winegrowers and consolidated group revenue exceeding €650 million, it distributes to approximately 100 countries via owned subsidiaries and multi-channel retail and HORECA partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA), Beverage Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAGAL), Alcohol Importers & Brand Owners (Wholesale) (CRAOAIAB)

Keywords

• Italian wine production
• Sparkling wine production
• Lambrusco wines
• Prosecco production
• Wine cooperative

Headquarters

HQ city

Campegine

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Production and Sales: Core revenue from producing and selling wines including Lambrusco, Prosecco, Pignoletto, and other sparkling and still wines under multiple brands including Riunite, CIV&CIV, Cantine Maschio, Cavicchioli, Righi, Albinea Canali, Fratelli Cella, Gaetano Righi, Dei Cavalieri, Bella Tavola, and Quanto Basta. Revenue split between domestic Italian market and international exports. The cooperative achieved approximately 266.5 million euros in revenue for fiscal year ending July 2025, with consolidated group revenue exceeding 650 million euros.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cantine Riunite & CIV is an Italian agricultural cooperative that produces and markets a multi-brand portfolio of wines including Lambrusco, Prosecco, Pignoletto, and other sparkling and still wines. The cooperative controls the entire supply chain from 1,400 member grape growers across 4,600 hectares, through 8 winemaking centers and 3 production facilities, to bottling and commercialization. Its 11+ brands (Riunite, CIV&CIV, Cantine Maschio, Cavicchioli 1928, Righi, Albinea Canali, Fratelli Cella, Gaetano Righi, Maschio dei Cavalieri, Bella Tavola, Quanto Basta) span everyday value wines to premium Prosecco and Lambrusco lines, with recent expansion into non-alcoholic wines (Maschio Zero, Riunite Zero).

Product overview

Cantine Riunite & CIV is a cooperative wine company operating as a multi-brand portfolio consisting of 11 distinct wine brands across multiple tiers. The core portfolio includes flagship brands Riunite (sparkling and frizzante wines), CIV&CIV (Emilian wines from Modena), Cantine Maschio (Prosecco and sparkling wines), Righi (traditional and innovative Modena wines), Albinea Canali (premium restaurant wines), and Fratelli Cella (Emilia-Romagna wines). Premium positioning is held by Maschio dei Cavalieri (cold-extraction premium wines for restaurants) and Cavicchioli 1928 (acquired in 2023, featuring iconic Lambruscos like Vigna del Cristo). Specialty formats include Bella Tavola (regional 1-litre bottles with hi-tech closures) and Quanto Basta (20-25cl mini-bottles for Ho.Re.Ca). The 2025 expansion includes Maschio Zero and Riunite Zero non-alcoholic wine lines. The company produces primarily sparkling/frizzante wines (Lambrusco, Prosecco, Pignoletto) alongside still wines, distributed through modern trade, traditional channels, and restaurants internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maschio Zero: Non-alcohol sparkling wine line launched to address growing demand for alcohol-free options
• Riunite Zero
• Cantine Maschio Premium Line
• Dei Cavalieri Premium Prosecco Line

Products and services

• Riunite Main brand representing Emilian wine tradition, serving millions of consumers internationally with a wide range of sparkling and still wines including Lambrusco and frizzante wines. For everyday wine consumers and family meals.
• CIV&CIV Brand representing wine production in Emilia since the early 1960s, producing Lambruscos, semi-sparkling wines, white and red wines, DOC and IGT wines exclusively from grapes harvested in member vineyards in the Province of Modena.
• Cantine Maschio Leading Italian sparkling wine producer founded in 1904, specializing in Prosecco DOC and semi-sparkling wines. For everyday Prosecco consumers and modern trade.
• Cavicchioli 1928 Premium Lambrusco brand acquired in 2023 for commercial management, featuring iconic wines such as Vigna del Cristo and Rosé del Cristo with Tre Bicchieri recognition. For modern trade and traditional channel.
• Righi Brand synonymous with vast wine production experience ranging from traditional wines like Lambrusco to innovative products such as Pignoletto, offering sparkling wines derived from best grapes selected in the Modena area.
• Albinea Canali Founded in 1936 in the hilly countryside south of Reggio Emilia, offering premium products destined exclusively for restaurants and wine shops with high-quality bulk wines.
• Fratelli Cella Producer since 1960 of typical high-quality wines of Emilia-Romagna, including Lambrusco. International brand sold in more than 40 countries.
• Gaetano Righi Brand named after pioneer winemaker Gaetano Righi, representing wines of the classic tradition of Modena, including Lambrusco Rosato as an innovative concept for younger generations.
• Maschio dei Cavalieri Premium brand applying cold extraction techniques to produce special bottles devoted exclusively to restaurants and wine shops, for discerning palates and special occasions.
• Bella Tavola Innovative brand combining traditional image with advanced technology exemplified by hi-tech closures, featuring 1-litre containers evoking ancient glass measures from traditional taverns.
• Quanto Basta Selection of high-quality semi-sparkling and still wines packaged in 20cl and 25cl glass bottles designed exclusively for HORECA channel offering great wine at perfect temperature with low service costs.
• Maschio Zero Non-alcoholic wine line introduced in 2025 to respond to new consumer needs and expand the non-alcohol wine segment, addressing health-conscious consumers.
• Riunite Zero Non-alcoholic wine line introduced in 2025 to respond to new consumer needs and expand the non-alcohol wine segment.
• Cantine Maschio Premium Prosecco Line Premium Prosecco line launched in April 2026 featuring two new interpretations: Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry and Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Colfosco Extra Dry, with contemporary elegant aesthetic and territorial character.
• Dei Cavalieri New Prosecco Line New Prosecco line launched in February 2026 with new visual identity and premium positioning, featuring a refined image with contemporary visual language for the premium segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of approximately 266.5 million EUR for cooperative and over 650 million EUR consolidated group revenue
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Coop ItaliamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Official food distribution partner at EXPO 2015, selected Cantine Riunite & CIV wines for their Future Food District within the Universal Exhibition. Featured Lambrusco, Prosecco, Pignoletto, and sparkling wines for global consumers.
• CIR foodmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Official restaurant service partner at EXPO 2015, selected Cantine Riunite & CIV wines for 20 restaurants within the Universal Exhibition. Lambrusco, Prosecco, Pignoletto paired with national and international cuisines.
• VinitalymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Wine industry association partnering at EXPO 2015 to showcase Italian wines including Cantine Riunite & CIV products
• Gruppo Italiano Vini S.p.A.coreOthersControlled subsidiary, a leading Italian quality wine production company, contributing to consolidated group revenue exceeding 650 million EUR
• CarniatocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distribution subsidiary handling sales and distribution of Cantine Riunite & CIV products in the French market
• Frederick Wildman and SonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distribution company handling sales and distribution of Cantine Riunite & CIV products in the American market
• AliplastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to transform waste into resources: 133 tons of plastic collected and partly converted into recycled shrink-wrap film for packaging (2025)
• Ri.NovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in multiple EU-funded projects including SINERGIA (grape disease research), CO.VI.RES (resistant grape varieties), CLIMA.VIT.ER (climate adaptation), and DATI.METEO4.0 (weather data for frost management)
• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific partner in Rural Development Program 2014-2020 Lambrusco supply chain project (Measure 16)
• CRPV Soc. Coop.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific partner in carbon footprint evaluation project (Focus Area 5E) and Rural Development Program projects

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cavit: Cantina Viticoltori del Trentino, a large Italian wine cooperative producing Pinot Grigio and other varietals from Trentino. Directly comparable cooperative model, multi-brand portfolio, and international export orientation.
• Zonin 1821: Italian family-owned wine group producing across multiple regions (Veneto, Tuscany, Puglia) with a broad brand portfolio including Prosecco. Comparable scale, multi-region Italian production, and Prosecco portfolio overlap.
• Masi Agricola: Listed Italian wine producer specializing in Amarone and Veneto wines, with significant Prosecco exposure. Comparable Italian wine producer profile with international premium positioning.
• Italian Wine Brands (IWB): Public Italian wine group consolidating multiple wine brands and distribution. Comparable multi-brand strategy and international wholesale/distribution focus.
• Botter: Italian wine producer and exporter with broad still and sparkling wine portfolio. Comparable export-led Italian wine business model with similar multi-tier brand structure.
• Mezzacorona: Trentino-based Italian wine cooperative producing Pinot Grigio and other varietals with strong export focus. Closely comparable cooperative structure and international distribution strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi de' Frescobaldi: Long-established Tuscan wine producer with premium positioning across multiple estates. Comparable Italian multi-brand wine producer, though focused on higher-end still wines rather than Lambrusco/Prosecco.
• Antinori: Historic Italian wine dynasty producing premium wines across multiple regions including Tignanello and Super Tuscans. Comparable broad incumbent Italian wine producer, though tilted toward premium still wines.
• Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo: Italian wine group including Pinot Grigio and Prosecco brands. Comparable multi-brand Italian producer with significant Prosecco overlap and international presence.

Emerging players

• Contri SpA: Italian producer focused on private-label and value-tier wines including sparkling varieties. Comparable Italian production footprint with overlapping sparkling wine product lines, though more private-label oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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