What Bohemia Sekt does

BOHEMIA SEKT, s.r.o. is a privately-held Czech sparkling wine producer founded in 1942 and headquartered in Starý Plzenec. The company is the dominant player in the Czech Republic sparkling wine market, producing more than half of all sparkling wine consumed domestically and operating with 251-500 employees across its headquarters and four wholly-owned Moravian winery subsidiaries (Habánské sklepy, Víno Mikulov, Vinařství Pavlov, and Chateau Bzenec).

The core production technology combines two methods: the Charmat method (fermentation in large sealed pressure tanks, with the largest cuvée tank in Starý Plzenec holding over one million bottles and historical continuous production capacity of 1.6 million bottles per year) for mainstream products including the flagship Bohemia Sekt demi sec, brut and rosé, and the traditional Champagne/Champenoise method (in-bottle fermentation with riddling and dégorgement, 9-36+ months on lees) for premium offerings such as Bohemia Sekt Prestige, Chateau Radyně (produced continuously since 1945), and Louis Girardot. The portfolio extends into adjacent formats and categories: Bohemia MINI canned sparkling wine (2025) plus its 2026 rosé variant, Bohemia Sekt ICE and Ice PiNK! served on the rocks, and non-alcoholic options including ICE 0%. The company also distributes licensed international brands (Mionetto, Freixenet, Alfred Gratien, Segura Viudas, Hubert, i heart wines, Bolney, Fürst von Metternich) in regional markets.

Revenue is generated through sparkling and still wine sales across retail, HORECA, festival/event, and direct-to-consumer channels — including an own e-commerce storefront (Osobní vinotéka), four visitor-centre wine shops, and paid winery tours with multi-tier tastings priced from CZK 190 to CZK 410. Customer segments span general consumers, the HORECA channel, gift buyers, and festival/event organizers; the company holds long-running institutional partnerships (Národní divadlo since 1997, Plzeňský kraj since 2005) and operates compliance with IFS Food, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 17025, and EU organic certifications.

Name

Bohemia Sekt

Legal name

BOHEMIA SEKT, s.r.o.

Website

https://bohemiasekt.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BOHEMIA SEKT, founded in 1942, is the Czech Republic's leading sparkling wine producer with over 50% domestic market share. It operates four Moravian wineries, produces sparkling wines via Charmat and traditional methods, distributes licensed international brands, and runs consumer-facing visitor tours and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sparkling Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Sparkling wine production
• Czech winery
• Traditional method sekt
• Non-alcoholic sparkling wine
• Wine tourism and tastings

Headquarters

HQ city

Stary Plzenec

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sparkling Wine Sales: Production and sale of sparkling wines under own brands (Bohemia Sekt, Bohemia Sekt Prestige, Chateau Radyně, Louis Girardot) and licensed international brands (Mionetto, Freixenet). Products sold through retail, HORECA, and direct channels.
2. Still Wine Sales: Production and sale of still wines from Moravian wineries including Habánské sklepy, Víno Mikulov, Chateau Bzenec, Vinařství Pavlov, and Víno Motýl.
3. Visitor Centre and Tours: Revenue from winery tours, tastings, and experiences at Visitor Centre in Starý Plzenec. Tours in Czech, English, and German with various tasting packages including Manufaktura experience.
4. Non-Alcoholic Products: Sales of non-alcoholic sparkling drinks including Bohemia Sekt ICE 0%, Bohemia Sekt rosé non-alcoholic, and non-alcoholic wines. Part of expanding zero-alcohol portfolio.
5. International Brand Licensing: Distribution and sale of international wine brands under license including Freixenet, Mionetto Prosecco, Alfred Gratien, Segura Viudas, Hubert, i heart wines, and Fürst von Metternich.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bohemia Sekt is a Czech winery producing and selling sparkling wines under its own brands (Bohemia Sekt, Bohemia Sekt Prestige, Bohemia MINI, Bohemia Sekt ICE, Chateau Radyně, Louis Girardot), still wines from Moravian wineries (Habánské sklepy, Chateau Bzenec, Víno Mikulov, Vinařství Pavlov), non-alcoholic sparkling beverages, and licensed international wine brands (Mionetto, Freixenet, Alfred Gratien, etc.). The company also operates a Visitor Centre at its Starý Plzenec headquarters offering winery tours, tastings, and the Manufactory hand-dégorgement experience.

Product overview

Bohemia Sekt is a diversified Czech wine company and the market leader in sparkling wines, producing over half of the sparkling wines consumed in the Czech Republic. The core product is Bohemia Sekt sparkling wine (demi sec, brut, rosé), with the premium Bohemia Sekt Prestige line produced via traditional Champenoise method. The portfolio includes specialty sparkling wines (Chateau Radyně, Louis Girardot), Bohemia MINI (can format launched 2025), Bohemia Sekt ICE and Ice PiNK! (served on the rocks), and non-alcoholic Bohemia Sekt ICE 0%. The company also owns still wine brands including Moravian wineries (Habánské sklepy, Chateau Bzenec, Víno Mikulov, Vinařství Pavlov) and international sparkling wine brands (Mionetto, Freixenet, Alfred Gratien, Segura Viudas, Hubert, i heart wines, Bolney, Fürst von Metternich). Additional offerings include still wines (Motýl, Metropol) and sparkling drinks (Bohemia, Avanti).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Habánské sklepy: Moravian winery producing exceptional still and sparkling wines from Velké Bílovice, building on the heritage of the original Habán family winemaking tradition from the 16th century.
• Chateau Radyně
• Louis Girardot
• Chateau Bzenec
• Víno Mikulov
• Vinařství Pavlov
• Mionetto
• Freixenet
• Alfred Gratien
• Segura Viudas
• Hubert
• Fürst von Metternich
• i heart wines
• Avanti
• Motýl
• Metropol

Products and services

• Bohemia Sekt (Flagship Sparkling Wine) Flagship sparkling wine brand, the most popular sparkling wine in the Czech Republic, produced using the Charmat method and available in demi sec, brut, and rosé variants. Targeted at general consumers for celebrations and festive occasions.
• Bohemia Sekt Prestige Premium sparkling wine series produced via traditional (Champenoise) method with extended aging on yeast lees, including brut, demi sec, and rosé variants. Targeted at premium consumers, gift buyers, and HORECA establishments.
• Bohemia MINI (Canned Sparkling Wine) Sparkling wine in convenient 200ml can format designed for portability at parties, outings, and outdoor occasions. Winner of Consumer's Choice 2026 Best New Product in Wines & Sparkling category. Also available in rosé variant (launched 2026). Targeted at younger consumers and outdoor/event occasions.
• Bohemia Sekt ICE / Bohemia Sekt Ice PiNK! / Bohemia Sekt ICE 0% Sparkling wine served on the rocks with ice cubes. The original Bohemia Sekt ICE (alcoholic) launched 2020, the rosé variant Bohemia Sekt Ice PiNK! launched 2022, and the non-alcoholic Bohemia Sekt ICE 0% launched 2024 offering '100% fun with 0% alcohol'. Targeted at consumers seeking refreshment in convenient on-the-rocks format and the growing zero-alcohol category.
• Speciální sekty (Chateau Radyně and Louis Girardot) Premium and specialty sparkling wines including Chateau Radyně (longest continuously produced Czech sparkling wine since 1945, Extra Brut won Best of Show Czech Republic Sparkling Wine at Mundus Vini) and Louis Girardot (named after French expert, ranked first in its category at Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg 2026). Targeted at premium consumers and connoisseurs.
• Habánské sklepy (Moravian Still & Sparkling Wines) Moravian winery brand producing exceptional still and sparkling wines from Velké Bílovice, building on the heritage of the original Habán family winemaking tradition from the 16th century. Wholly-owned subsidiary offering both classic and premium ranges.
• Chateau Bzenec Moravian winery from the Slovacko wine subregion, specializing particularly in Riesling. Wholly-owned subsidiary featuring traditional winemaking and EU organic certification (Chateau Bzenec vineyards valid until 7 March 2027).
• Víno Mikulov (Sommelier Club Wines) Moravian winery producing wines from carefully selected grape varieties from the Mikulov region. Wholly-owned subsidiary producing a Sommelier Club line for demanding customers alongside quality series at affordable prices.
• Vinařství Pavlov Moravian winery in Pálava (warmest region of South Moravia) producing premium appellation white wines that compete internationally. Wholly-owned subsidiary offering Moravská zemská vína, přívlastková vína, and Solitér lines.
• International Licensed Brands Portfolio (Mionetto, Freixenet, Alfred Gratien, Segura Viudas, Hubert, i heart wines, Bolney, Fürst von Metternich) Distribution and sale of international wine brands under license including Italian Mionetto (Prosecco DOC and Prosecco Rosé), Spanish cava brands Freixenet and Segura Viudas, French Champagne house Alfred Gratien, plus Hubert, i heart wines, English Bolney, and German Fürst von Metternich. Distributed across Czech Republic and select markets.
• Visitor Centre Tours and Winemaking Experiences at Starý Plzenec Winemaking tours and tasting experiences at the Starý Plzenec Visitor Centre, offered in Czech, English, and German. Three main public tiers: Tour with Manufaktura Tasting (CZK 380/410) including hand-dégorgement of Bohemia Sekt Manufaktura, Tour with Non-Alcoholic Tasting (CZK 280/310), Tour without Tasting (CZK 190/220). Tailor-made business tours available for corporate team-building and customer events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% market share in Czech sparkling wine market
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Nadační fond Veroniky Kašákové (Veronika Kašáková Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Charitable partnership supporting young people from children's homes. Bohemia Sekt Prestige collaborated on limited edition jewelry auction at 10th anniversary celebration. Proceeds from auction donated to the foundation.
• Alkohol zodpovědněminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Responsible drinking initiative. Bohemia Sekt is member of organization promoting moderate alcohol consumption and awareness.
• Vino zodpovědněminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Responsible wine consumption initiative. Bohemia Sekt participates in activities promoting moderate drinking and awareness beyond statutory requirements.
• Do do vinic (To the Vineyards Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Company's own sustainability project focusing on three key areas: support for vineyard growers, return of water and life to vineyards, and relations with villages and communities. Part of broader environmental commitment.
• Plzeňský kraj (Plzeň Region)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership ongoing since 2005 representing 22 years of collaboration. Supports regional development including tourism, culture, and social life. Declaration signed with Governor Kamal Farhan and CEO Ondřej Beránek. Natural partnership given company's roots in the region with headquarters and significant workforce in Plzeň area.
• Národní divadlo (National Theatre)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Long-term partnership since 1997 entering 29th year in 2026. Bohemia Sekt is exclusive partner for premiere evenings at all four stages of National Theatre. New 3-year contract signed in May 2026 extending partnership into fourth decade. Sparkling wines and still wines served at all premieres and significant cultural events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mionetto: Italian Prosecco brand distributed by Bohemia Sekt under license in Central Europe. Comparable as a premium-positioned sparkling wine specialist with similar can-format and lifestyle product extensions targeting younger consumers and outdoor occasions.
• Codorníu: Spain's oldest cava producer and a direct competitor in Charmat and traditional-method sparkling wine. Comparable as a multi-generation, family-controlled producer with both mass-market and ultra-premium offerings, similar export footprint, and a flagship brand status analogous to Bohemia Sekt's domestic dominance.
• Schloss Wachenheim: German sekt producer with multiple regional brands and international distribution. Closely analogous mid-sized European sparkling wine manufacturer — comparable production technology (Charmat plus traditional method), private ownership, multi-brand portfolio, and export-driven growth strategy.
• Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien: Germany's leading sekt (sparkling wine) producer with dominant national market share. Highly comparable business model — Charmat-method mass-market sekt leader, traditional method premium tier, multiple regional brands, and strong domestic tourism/experiential offering analogous to Bohemia Sekt's Czech leadership position.
• Freixenet: Spanish global cava producer. Direct competitor in sparkling wine and a brand Bohemia Sekt itself distributes under license — making it both a portfolio partner and the most directly comparable European sparkling wine specialist in scale, multi-brand portfolio, and global export orientation.

Regional players

• Znovín Znojmo: Largest Czech wine producer and a domestic competitor operating in the same Moravian wine region. Comparable as a privately held Czech winery with broad still and sparkling portfolio and significant domestic retail presence — though primarily still wine focused and lacking Bohemia Sekt's sparkling leadership.

Broad incumbents

• Moët Hennessy (LVMH): Global luxury champagne and spirits portfolio within LVMH. Sets the upper bound on prestige sparkling wine positioning; relevant as the aspirational benchmark for Bohemia Sekt's premium Prestige, Louis Girardot, and Chateau Radyně tier — and as a potential future acquirer or strategic partner in international expansion.
• J. García Carrión: One of Europe's largest wine producers, owner of Jaume Serra cava and multiple sparkling wine brands. Comparable as a high-volume, multi-brand Iberian producer with private ownership, broad price-tier coverage, and significant international distribution that mirrors Bohemia Sekt's structure at larger scale.
• Henkell Freixenet: Parent company of Freixenet and one of the world's largest sparkling wine groups. A broader incumbent whose portfolio overlaps substantially with Bohemia Sekt's licensed brands and whose scale, multi-country production, and acquisition strategy set a benchmark for what Bohemia Sekt could grow into regionally.
• Laurent-Perrier: Independent French Champagne house with strong prestige-tier positioning. Comparable as a family-controlled, privately held premium sparkling wine producer — relevant analog for Bohemia Sekt's traditional-method Prestige line ambitions and long-tenured cellar-master expertise model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJGbHIrkCj35EZZsDIX_IKQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/bohemiasekt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bohemia-sekt-s-r-o-
• Instagraminstagram.com/bohemiasektcz

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Bohemia Sekt