Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG

What Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG does

Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG is a German B2B wholesale distributor of premium wines, sparkling wines, spirits, and specialty foods, operating under the Schlumberger Gruppe umbrella through three specialized sub-brands. Schlumberger (since 1969) covers approximately 1,400 premium global wines, sparkling wines, and spirits with 100 exclusive strong brands; Segnitz (since 1859, based in Bremen) is the fine wine specialist focused on Bordeaux, Burgundy, and overseas wines with exclusive rights to over 70 wineries and 1,250+ SKUs; Consigliovini (since 1989) is the Italian wine specialist offering 400+ wines from 30 top wineries. The group is headquartered in Meckenheim, Germany, registered as a limited partnership (mbH & Co KG), and operates with 101–250 employees. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — A. Segnitz & Co. GmbH and Consigliovini Weinhandelsagentur GmbH — execute the operational distribution, while the parent entity holds commercial register entry HRA 6003.

The business operates four revenue mechanics: wholesale distribution (Eigenhandel) on own account, commission sales (Kommissionsgeschäft), agency sales (Agenturgeschäft), and direct sales (Direktgeschäft), supporting flexible supplier relationships. Pricing is B2B-only, gated behind customer login and registration, with a €390 net minimum order threshold for free shipping across all three distribution lines and a €25 plus VAT shipping fee below threshold; new customers receive up to 20% first-order discount. The core technology stack is a B2B e-commerce storefront at schlumberger.de with integrated account management, supplemented by a 0800 telephone hotline (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm) staffed by wine academics, sommeliers, and wine specialists, plus on-site field consultation across Germany. Express or standard delivery is fulfilled within 48 hours.

The customer base is exclusively B2B — restaurants, hotels, and specialist wine retailers throughout Germany — served with value-added services including wine menu creation, food pairing advice, and sommelier consultation. IFS Broker Standard certification provides third-party validated quality assurance required by major gastronomy and retail buyers. Marketing and acquisition channels include the e-commerce platform (bottom-of-funnel), telephone sales support (mid-funnel), the SOMMELIER Podcast and industry events (top-of-funnel), and email/newsletter communications. Exclusive distribution partnerships with Champagne Louis Roederer, Ornellaia, Gaja, Domaines Ott, Joseph Drouhin, Giuseppe Giusti, and other marquee international brands anchor the competitive position.

Name

Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG

Legal name

Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG

Website

https://schlumberger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft is a German B2B wholesale distributor of premium wines, sparkling wines, spirits, and specialty foods, operating through three sub-brands — Schlumberger, Segnitz, and Consigliovini — to serve restaurants, hotels, and specialist retailers across Germany with exclusive brand portfolios and sommelier-led consultation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and Spirits Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• B2B wine distribution
• Spirits wholesale
• Premium wine importer
• Gastronomy beverage supply
• Sparkling wine broker

Headquarters

HQ city

Meckenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution: Purchase wine and spirits from producers, resell to B2B customers including restaurants, hotels, and retailers. Operates as merchant (Eigenhandel) buying and selling on own account.
2. Commission Sales (Kommissionsgeschäft): Act as commission agent selling on behalf of suppliers, handling logistics and customer relationships while suppliers retain ownership until sale completion.
3. Agency Sales (Agenturgeschäft): Mediate contracts between customers and suppliers with direct payment to suppliers.
4. Direct Sales (Direktgeschäft): Act as sales representative for suppliers, with contracts directly between supplier and buyer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG is a B2B wine and spirits wholesale distributor selling exclusively to business customers (restaurants, hotels, and retailers) across Germany. The company purchases wine and spirits from producers and resells approximately 4,800 premium products from 400+ brands, including 100 exclusive strong brands, through three specialized sub-brands covering global premium wines, fine wines from Bordeaux/Burgundy, and Italian wines. It also offers commission sales, agency sales, and direct sales models, supported by sommelier consultation, wine list creation assistance, and delivery services within 48 hours.

Product overview

Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG is a wine and spirits wholesale company operating three specialized sub-brands: Schlumberger (premium wines and spirits globally), Segnitz (fine wine specialist for Bordeaux, Burgundy & overseas wines), and Consigliovini (Italian wine specialist). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of approximately 4,800 premium products including wines, sparkling wines, spirits, and specialty food items through a B2B e-commerce platform with expert customer service, delivery logistics, and wine advisory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schlumberger: Main brand offering 1,400 premium wines, sparkling wines and spirits from around the world with 100 exclusive strong brands
• Segnitz
• Consigliovini

Products and services

• Schlumberger Sub-Brand Distribution Premium wine and spirits wholesale sub-brand offering approximately 1,400 premium wines, sparkling wines, and spirits from around the world, with 100 exclusive strong brands and top service since 1969. Targeted at business customers in gastronomy, hotels, and retail.
• Segnitz Fine Wine Distribution Fine wine specialist sub-brand focusing on Bordeaux, Burgundy, and overseas wines, offering over 1,250 high-quality wines and spirits with exclusive distribution from over 70 wineries. Serves fine wine collectors, traders, and specialist retailers.
• Consigliovini Italian Wine Distribution Italian wine specialist sub-brand offering over 400 exquisite Italian wines from 30 top wineries in Italy's best wine regions, including wine list design services for business customers.
• Wine Sommelier Consultation Service Expert advisory service including qualified team of wine academics, sommeliers, and wine specialists providing consultation, wine list creation assistance, and food pairing advice for B2B customers in gastronomy and retail.
• Wholesale Delivery Service Express or standard delivery within 48 hours for B2B customers, with free shipping for orders meeting minimum threshold (€390 net goods value) across all distribution lines (Schlumberger, Segnitz, Consigliovini). Below minimum, €25 plus VAT shipping fee applies.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Champagne Louis RoederercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership for Champagne Louis Roederer premium champagnes through the Schlumberger portfolio.
• OrnellaiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution of Ornellaia wines from Tuscany, one of Italy's most prestigious wine estates.
• Domaines OttcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Domaines Ott Provence rosé wines.
• Gaja (Angelo Gaja)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution of Gaja wines from Piedmont, Italy's most renowned wine producer.
• Etter Söhne AG Distillerie ZugcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Swiss fruit brandies and spirits including Kirsch and aged fruit brandies from the renowned Zug distillery.
• Distillerie des AmbrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Calvados and apple brandies from the Normandy distillery.
• Giuseppe GiusticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of premium balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, including traditional and aged varieties.
• Villa ChioprisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of wines from Villa Chiopris winery in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
• Azienda Agricola CavalchinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of wines from Cavalchina winery in Veneto including Lugana and Bardolino.
• Domaine ThénardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Burgundy wines including Premier Cru and Grand Cru from Givry and Corton.
• Les JamellesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of wines from Les Jamelles winery in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mack & Schühle AG: German-based wine and spirits distributor serving similar B2B gastronomy and retail channels with a comparable premium international producer portfolio. Direct overlap in target customer and product positioning.
• Hawesko Holding AG: Hamburg-based public German wine specialist with both retail (Jacques', Weinco) and B2B distribution across the same gastronomy, hotel, and retail customers as Schlumberger. The most direct comparable in scale and channel mix within Germany.
• CWD (Central European Wine Distributor) GmbH & Co. KG: German wine and spirits distribution operation of the Hawesko group handling premium international agencies to HoReCa; structurally similar to Segnitz's Bordeaux/Burgundy specialism.
• Eggers & Franke Holding GmbH: Bremen-based wine and spirits distributor (part of Rotkäppchen-Mumm group) operating in the same HoReCa and retail wholesale channel as Schlumberger, with comparable premium-brand agency distribution model.
• Wein Wolf GmbH: German premium wine importer/distributor serving HoReCa with an agency-style model; comparable in exclusive agency agreements with international wineries and B2B-only operating posture.
• Borco-Markenimport Matthiesen GmbH & Co. KG: One of Germany's largest spirits importers and brand-builders, headquartered in Hamburg. Closely comparable in B2B beverage distribution operating model and target gastronomy/retail customers in Germany.
• Marussia Beverages Germany: Independent B2B distributor of premium and super-premium wines and spirits focused on the same gastronomy, hotel, and specialist retail customers in Germany, often via exclusive agency arrangements.

Broad incumbents

• Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien GmbH: Large incumbent German sparkling wine and spirits producer-distributor (parent of Eggers & Franke). Overlaps with Schlumberger's sparkling and broad spirits portfolio at much larger production-led scale.
• Henkell Freixenet SE: Germany's largest Sekt/sparkling wine producer and a major international spirits group; overlaps with Schlumberger's premium sparkling and spirits distribution but at significantly larger incumbency scale and own-brand weight.
• Pernod Ricard Deutschland GmbH: German subsidiary of global premium spirits group, distributing own-portfolio brands (Champagne, whisky, spirits) to the same HoReCa and retail customers; broader and producer-led vs Schlumberger's multi-principal agency model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/schlumbergersegnitz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schlumberger-vertriebsgesellschaft-mbh-co-kg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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