Marchesi Mazzei

What Marchesi Mazzei does

Marchesi Mazzei is a privately held, family-owned Italian winery whose documented winemaking activity extends to 1435, making it one of the oldest continuously operating wine producers in Italy. The company controls three wholly-owned estates across distinct appellations: Castello di Fonterutoli in Castellina in Chianti (Chianti Classico DOCG, Siena) on 650 hectares with 110 hectares of vineyards spanning 220-570m altitude; Tenuta Belguardo in Maremma Toscana on 94 hectares with 48 hectares planted to Cabernet, Sangiovese, Alicante, Syrah, Ciliegiolo, and Vermentino; and Tenuta Zisola in Noto, Sicily on 50 hectares with 24 hectares planted primarily to Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Grillo, and Catarratto. Combined land holdings total 794 hectares with 182 hectares of vineyards. The product portfolio spans Chianti Classico and Gran Selezione, Super Tuscan blends (notably Siepi), Maremma reds and Vermentino (including an unconventional Grenache in Bianco), Sicilian reds and whites, plus extra virgin olive oil and a certified-organic selection marketed under sub-brands Castello di Fonterutoli, Belguardo, Zisola, and Siepi.

Name

Marchesi Mazzei

Legal name

MARCHESIMAZZEI

Website

https://mazzei.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marchesi Mazzei is a 1435-founded Italian family-owned winery operating three estates across Chianti Classico, Maremma Toscana, and Sicily, producing premium wines and EVO olive oil alongside a Wine Resort, subscription Wine Club, and guided tasting experiences for global wine enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Italian Wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Italian wine production
• Wine tourism experiences
• Chianti Classico wines
• Wine club membership
• Winery hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Castellina In Chianti

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of wines from three estates: Castello di Fonterutoli (Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan, Gran Selezione), Belguardo (Maremma wines), and Zisola (Sicilian wines). Also includes EVO oil products.
2. Wine Resort & Tourism: Wine resort accommodations, osteria restaurant, wine bar (Società Orchestrale), wine tours, tastings, and events. Revenue from hospitality services at Castello di Fonterutoli.
3. Wine Club Membership: Mazzei Wine Club subscription providing exclusive access, privileges, and monthly offers to members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marchesi Mazzei is an Italian family-owned winery producing premium wines across three estates — Castello di Fonterutoli (Chianti Classico), Belguardo (Maremma Toscana), and Zisola (Sicily) — along with extra virgin olive oil. The company also operates wine tourism services including guided tastings, estate tours, two osteria restaurants, the Castello di Fonterutoli Wine Resort, and the Mazzei Wine Club membership program.

Product overview

Marchesi Mazzei is an Italian wine producer operating since 1435, managing three distinct estates: Castello di Fonterutoli in Chianti Classico (Tuscany), Belguardo in Maremma Toscana, and Zisola in Noto (Sicily). The company produces premium wines under multiple brands including Castello di Fonterutoli (Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan), Belguardo (Maremma wines including Vermentino), Zisola (Sicilian Nero d'Avola), and Siepi. The portfolio also includes EVO olive oil and organic/bio selections. Beyond wine production, Marchesi Mazzei offers wine tourism experiences (tours, tastings, and estate dining at Belguardo Osteria and Osteria di Fonterutoli), accommodations at the Castello di Fonterutoli Wine Resort, and a Wine Club membership program. The company positions itself as 'Contemporanei dal 1435' (Contemporaries since 1435), emphasizing its long heritage combined with modern winemaking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Castello di Fonterutoli: Wine estate in Castellina in Chianti (Siena) producing Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan, and IGT wines from 650 hectares of land with 110 hectares of vineyards.
• Belguardo
• Zisola

Products and services

• Castello di Fonterutoli Wines Premium Tuscan wines from the historic Castellina in Chianti estate, featuring Chianti Classico DOCG and IGT Super Tuscan varietals including Sangiovese, Malvasia, Colorino, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Available for purchase to individual consumers and trade customers.
• Belguardo Wines Wines from the Maremma Toscana estate, featuring red varieties (Cabernet, Sangiovese, Alicante, Syrah, Ciliegiolo) and white Vermentino, including the unconventional Grenache in Bianco white wine made from red grapes.
• Zisola Wines Sicilian wines from the Noto estate featuring Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Petit Verdot reds and Grillo e Catarratto whites.
• Siepi Wines Premium wines from the Siepi vineyard within the Castello di Fonterutoli estate.
• Organic Selection Organic and bio-certified wines from the Mazzei estates.
• EVO Oil Extra virgin olive oil produced across the Mazzei estates.
• Wine Tours & Tastings Guided wine experiences at Castello di Fonterutoli (Chianti Classico), Belguardo (Maremma), and Zisola (Sicily) estates including regular tours, private tours, wine and food pairings, and Crus experience tastings.
• Wine Resort Accommodation services at Castello di Fonterutoli featuring rooms, suites, and apartments with on-site Osteria restaurant and wine bar (Società Orchestrale).
• Mazzei Wine Club Club membership offering exclusive access to Mazzei wines, privileged access to limited productions, and curated wine selections with monthly offers.
• Belguardo Osteria Restaurant at the Belguardo estate offering wine and food pairings.
• Osteria di Fonterutoli Restaurant at Castello di Fonterutoli offering local Tuscan cuisine paired with estate wines.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marchesi Antinori: Historic Tuscan family-owned wine producer with multiple estates across Italy (Tignanello, Guado al Tasso, Prunotto). Most directly comparable in family heritage, multi-estate Italian footprint, premium positioning, and integrated wine tourism.
• Tasca d'Almerita: Multi-generation Sicilian premium wine producer with estates in several DOCs and a hospitality program. Direct parallel to Mazzei's Sicilian Zisola estate and premium-family positioning.
• Castello Banfi: Single-estate Tuscan winery (Brunello di Montalcino / Maremma) with on-site hospitality, restaurant, and US-led distribution. Comparable premium positioning and direct-to-consumer US export model.
• Planeta: Sicily-focused family winery with vineyards across the island and an additional presence in Tuscany. Closest peer for Mazzei's Zisola (Sicily) and Belguardo (Tuscany Maremma) structure and Mediterranean varietal focus.
• Marchesi de' Frescobaldi: Multi-century Tuscan family winery operating several estates (Castelgiocondo, Nipozzano, Pomino) with on-site hospitality and global distribution. Comparable in scale, family ownership, multi-estate Tuscan structure, and DTC/tourism emphasis.
• Donnafugata: Sicilian family winery producing premium Nero d'Avola, Frappato, and Grillo, with significant export orientation. Direct overlap with Mazzei's Zisola brand varietals and Sicily estate positioning.
• Zonin 1821: Seventh-generation Italian family wine group with estates in multiple Italian regions including Tuscany and Sicily. Comparable multi-region estate model and family heritage dating to the early 19th century.
• Ruffino: Historic Tuscan winery (Chianti, Riserva, Gran Selezione) now owned by Constellation Brands but marketed through DTC channels. Comparable in Chianti Classico focus and global DTC reach.

Emerging players

• Feudi del Pisciotto: Premium Sicilian producer (Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Franc) by the Di Lorenzo family and now part of an Italian wine platform. Closely comparable in Sicily-focused varietals and premium DTC positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Moët Hennessy Estates & Wines (LVMH): LVMH division managing a portfolio of premium and luxury estates (Cloudy Bay, Cheval des Andes, Joseph Drouhin). Comparable premium/luxury positioning and estate-level hospitality, though as part of a much broader conglomerate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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