Battaglini Winery

What Battaglini Winery does

Battaglini Estate Winery is a family-owned estate winery operating from a single 25-acre property at 2948 Piner Road in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. The business is built around Zinfandel and Petite Sirah vines that were imported from Tuscany and planted on the site in 1885 by Italian immigrant Bartholomew Lagomarsino; the current owners, Giuseppe 'Joe' Battaglini and his wife Lucia, acquired the dormant Lagomarsino property in 1988 and produced their first commercial wine from the 1994 vintage in 1996. Production is capped at approximately 2,500 cases per year and is carried out using traditional Italian methods — natural fermentation with native yeast, head-pruning, hand-picking, non-irrigated dry-farming, soft pressing, small-batch vinification, and unfined wines — with no chemicals applied in the vineyard.

The product portfolio comprises estate Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from the 1885 heritage blocks, supplemented by Chardonnay, Rosato, and a Late Harvest Chardonnay dessert wine from a 1996 planting. The winery serves three end markets in parallel: walk-in and appointment-based tasting-room visitors (standard tasting at $25 per person, VIP tasting and tour hosted by a family member at $75 per person); Wine Club 1885 subscribers who receive quarterly 3-bottle shipments plus member benefits including free monthly tastings, 20% discounts, VIP tours, exclusive events, and an annual European trip; and direct e-commerce buyers through the company website. Ancillary revenue is generated through events such as the Annual Harvest & Grape STOMP Celebration. No wholesale or third-party retail distribution is referenced in the source material; all sales flow through the estate, the website, or the wine club.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer and experience-driven, relying on Tuscan-inspired tasting-room hospitality, family-hosted tours, heritage storytelling, and member events to monetize scarcity rather than volume. Distribution is domestic-only, with no international shipping or export channels identified, and the company is privately held by the Battaglini family with no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Battaglini Winery

Legal name

Battaglini Estate Winery

Website

https://battagliniwines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A family-owned Sonoma County winery producing approximately 2,500 cases annually from 1885 heritage Italian vines. Sells estate-grown Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Chardonnay direct-to-consumer through a tasting room, e-commerce store, and Wine Club 1885 subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Estate Winery Wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFAAAB

Wine Production & Winemaking

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

SECONDARYCRADAIAB

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

SECONDARYTHAFALAE

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYAFAGAJAJ

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Viticulture & Vineyard Operations (Grapes for Wine/Table)

Keywords

• Estate winery
• Wine tasting
• Wine club
• Italian wines
• Old vine zinfandel

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Wines sold directly to consumers through on-site tasting room, e-commerce store, and wine club. Approximately 2,500 cases produced annually.
2. Wine Club Membership: Wine Club 1885 membership with quarterly shipments of three bottles of premium wines. Members receive 20% discount on purchases, free monthly tastings, VIP winery tours, and access to exclusive events including annual European trip.
3. Tasting Experiences: Standard tasting at $25 per person and VIP tasting/tour at $75 per person. Additional 10% discount on purchases for VIP guests.
4. Event Hosting: Annual Harvest & Grape STOMP event and other member-only events generating revenue through bookings and wine sales during events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Battaglini Estate Winery is a family-owned estate winery in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, that grows and bottles premium wines from ancient Zinfandel and Petite Sirah vines imported from Tuscany in 1885, along with Chardonnay and Rosato. The winery produces approximately 2,500 cases per year using traditional Italian methods (natural fermentation, head-pruning, hand-picking, no chemicals, non-irrigated, unfined, small batch) and sells them directly to consumers through its tasting room, e-commerce store, and Wine Club 1885 membership program.

Product overview

Battaglini Estate Winery is a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma County, California, producing approximately 2,500 cases annually of premium wines. The core product portfolio includes Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from century-old vines (1885), along with Chardonnay, Rosato, and Late Harvest Chardonnay dessert wines. The winery offers wine tasting experiences (Standard Tasting and VIP Tasting and Tour), a Wine Club 1885 membership with quarterly shipments and exclusive benefits, and hosts an annual Harvest & Grape STOMP event. All wines are estate-grown using traditional Italian methods including natural fermentation, head-pruning, hand-picking, and non-irrigation practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Estate Zinfandel (from 1885 vines) Estate-grown Zinfandel wine produced from ancient vines brought to California from Tuscany in 1885; one of the oldest Zinfandel vines in the United States, part of the core tasting selection.
• Estate Petite Sirah (from 1885 vines) Estate-grown Petite Sirah wine produced from ancient vines brought to California from Tuscany in 1885; one of the oldest Petite Sirah vines in the United States, part of the core tasting selection.
• Unoaked Chardonnay
• Oaked Chardonnay Chardonnay wine aged in oak barrels, part of the standard tasting lineup.
• Rosato Rosé-style wine made at the estate, featured in the standard tasting lineup.
• Late Harvest Chardonnay (Dessert Wine) Dessert wine made from late-harvested Chardonnay grapes, included in the standard tasting lineup.
• Zinfandel Reserve / Select Premium reserve-tier Zinfandel featured during VIP tastings, including selections from the winemaker's personal 'secret stash' collection.
• Wine Club 1885 Membership Subscription-based wine club delivering three bottles of premium Battaglini wines quarterly. Members receive free monthly tastings for the member and up to 3 guests, 20% discount on wines and merchandise, an annual VIP winery tour and winemaking lesson for up to 4 guests, exclusive monthly specials, and invitations to member-only events including an annual European trip.
• Standard Wine Tasting Experience One-hour wine tasting experience at $25 per person, by appointment. Features a minimum of 6 wines including any combination of unoaked Chardonnay, oaked Chardonnay, Rosato, Zinfandel (from 1885 vines), Petite Sirah (from 1885 vines), and Late Harvest Chardonnay.
• VIP Tasting and Tour Experience Two-hour premium tasting and tour at $75 per person, hosted by a Battaglini family member. Includes the standard tasting plus Zinfandel Reserve/Select, barrel and tank tastings, winemaker's 'secret stash' selections, personal winery and vineyard tour, signed bottle, and a 10% discount on purchases.
• Annual Harvest & Grape STOMP Event Ticketed annual harvest celebration event at the estate (scheduled October 10, 2026) featuring traditional grape stomping, Italian heritage experiences, food, and community festivities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500 cases per year with focus on high quality rather than volume
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Seghesio Family Vineyards: Sonoma County estate winery specializing in Italian-varietal Zinfandel with a multi-generation family heritage and a strong tasting room and wine club. Directly comparable to Battaglini on Italian heritage, Zinfandel focus, Sonoma estate production, and DTC-led business model.
• Ridge Vineyards: California estate winery long associated with heritage-vine Zinfandel and field-blend wines from older vineyards. Comparable to Battaglini on heritage-vine Zinfandel positioning, estate-grown and bottled production, and reputation for traditional winemaking.
• Gundlach Bundschu: Sixth-generation family-owned Sonoma winery with a heritage vineyard, on-site tasting room, and wine club. Comparable to Battaglini on multi-generational family ownership, Sonoma estate vineyard, DTC-led sales, and historic vine positioning.
• Robert Biale Vineyards: Napa/Sonoma winery specializing in heritage-vine Zinfandel from old vineyards, with a tasting room and wine club focus. Comparable to Battaglini on old-vine Zinfandel sourcing, premium pricing, and DTC tasting room and club model.
• Benziger Family Winery: Sonoma County estate winery practicing biodynamic and sustainable farming with estate-grown wines and tasting room experiences. Comparable to Battaglini on family ownership, Sonoma estate production, sustainable/non-chemical viticulture, and DTC focus.
• St. Francis Winery & Vineyards: Sonoma County estate winery offering estate-grown varietal wines, a tasting room with food pairing experiences, and a wine club. Comparable to Battaglini on Sonoma County estate production, varietal range including Zinfandel, and DTC tasting and club model.
• Pedroncelli Winery: Family-owned Sonoma winery with roots going back over a century, Italian heritage, estate vineyards, and a tasting room. Comparable to Battaglini on Italian immigrant heritage, long-standing Sonoma vineyard, family operation, and DTC tasting room.

Broad incumbents

• Schramsberg Vineyards: Historic Napa sparkling wine producer with estate vineyards, cave tours, and a tasting program. Comparable to Battaglini on heritage California estate, DTC tasting and tour-led experiences, and premium price positioning, though larger and broader in portfolio.
• Frog's Leap Winery: Napa estate winery practicing organic and dry-farmed viticulture with a strong farm-to-bottle identity. Comparable to Battaglini on non-irrigated, chemical-free estate farming, traditional winemaking, and DTC estate experiences.

Regional players

• Della Santina's Sonoma: Family-run Sonoma business with Italian Tuscan heritage, food, and wine experiences. Comparable to Battaglini on Italian heritage storytelling in Sonoma County and experiential DTC model, though primarily a restaurant rather than a producing winery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/battagliniwines
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/battaglini-estate-winery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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