Landolt Weine

What Landolt Weine does

Landolt Weine AG is a privately held Swiss wine retailer founded in 1836 and headquartered at Uetlibergstrasse 130 in Zürich. The company operates an e-commerce storefront at landolt-weine.ch alongside a physical Vinothek in Zürich that functions as both wine shop and event venue. Landolt curates and retails wines from more than 30 international independent winemakers across South Africa, Spain, Italy, France, Austria, Germany, the USA, and Switzerland, spanning red, white, rosé, sparkling, alcohol-free, sweet wines, and spirits. Its customer base comprises three segments: private wine consumers purchasing for personal enjoyment and gifting, corporate clients procuring branded wine solutions, and the gastronomy/hospitality sector sourcing wines for restaurant and hotel operations.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer retail (per-bottle transactions priced in CHF from approximately CHF 6.90 to CHF 249, with free delivery above CHF 400 under current terms), corporate wine services (personalized gifts, Private Label programs, and event hosting under Head of Corporate Clients Alexandra Eggler), event-driven tastings at the Zürich Vinothek, and wholesale supply to restaurants and hotels. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through transactional fees on bottle sales and project-based event engagements; there is no subscription, marketplace fee, or licensing stream. Distribution is strictly domestic, with no export activity, and pricing is quoted in CHF inclusive of 8.1% VAT. The underlying technology is a conventional e-commerce platform with customer accounts, order history, wish lists, and customer-specific pricing, integrated with Wallee for payment processing and supported by a small set of web analytics integrations (Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Crazy Egg).

The company is independently owned by Managing Director Johannes Reiners with no disclosed parent, institutional investor, or funding rounds. Growth is pursued through three vectors: deepening the curated international winery portfolio (including the exclusive Valduero Barrel Club with Bodegas Valduero), expanding the B2B corporate services layer with private label and event programs, and broadening the product surface into adjacent categories such as alcohol-free wines and spirits. Marketing relies on an email newsletter, an editorial wine blog featuring producer profiles, seasonal themed campaigns (e.g., 'Sommer im Glas'), and recurring in-person tasting experiences.

Name

Landolt Weine

Legal name

Landolt Weine AG

Website

https://landolt-weine.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1836

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landolt Weine AG is a Zürich-based Swiss wine retailer founded in 1836. It curates international wines from 30+ partner wineries through an e-commerce platform, physical Vinothek, and B2B corporate services including private-label programs and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Wine Retail

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF)

Keywords

• Wine retail
• Curated wine sales
• Corporate wine solutions
• Wine e-commerce
• Wine tasting events

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Wine Sales (B2C): Direct sales of curated wines from international producers to private consumers through the online shop at landolt-weine.ch. Consumers can browse by category, create accounts, manage orders, and access personalized recommendations. Revenue is generated through per-bottle transactions at listed CHF prices.
2. Corporate Client Services: Customized wine solutions for business customers including personalized gifts, private label programs, event hosting, and bespoke tasting arrangements. Revenue generated through project-based engagements and bulk orders for corporate occasions, team events, and client appreciation.
3. Event Hosting & Tastings: Wine experiences, tastings, and events hosted at the Vinothek in Zürich. This includes public tasting events, private corporate events, and wine education experiences. Revenue generated through ticket sales and event service fees.
4. Gastronomy/Horeca Supply: Wine supply partnerships with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues in Switzerland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Landolt Weine is a Swiss wine retailer that curates and sells international wines from 30+ partner wineries across South Africa, Spain, Italy, France, Austria, Germany, USA, and Switzerland through its e-commerce platform landolt-weine.ch, a physical Vinothek in Zürich, and dedicated B2B services. The company offers branded wine collections such as Ma Terre Rosé and Spier 21 Gables alongside corporate wine solutions, private label programs, the Valduero Barrel Club, tasting events, and event venue rental.

Product overview

Landolt Weine operates an e-commerce wine retail platform offering wines across six core categories: red wines, white wines, rosé wines, sparkling wines (including Champagne, Prosecco, and Cap Classique), alcohol-free wines, spirits, and sweet wines. The portfolio spans sub-brands including the Ma Terre Provence Rosé line, Spier Wine Farm's 21 Gables Collection and Signature Collection, and Creative Block 8 blends. Beyond retail, Landolt provides B2B services including Corporate Wine Solutions (personalized gifts, event catering), Private Label wine programs for company branding, the Valduero Barrel Club, and Vinothek event venue rentals in Zurich. The company also organizes wine tasting events and manages a newsletter subscription for customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ma Terre Rosé Provence-style summer rosé from the Ma Terre collection, marketed as 'Dein Schluck Sommer' (Your Sip of Summer) and refreshed with new packaging for the 2024 season. Targeted at Swiss consumers seeking summer rosé selections.
• 21 Gables Chenin Blanc

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bodegas ValduerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bodegas Valduero, one of the first and now leading wineries in Ribera del Duero, Spain. Together they operate the exclusive 'Valduero Barrel Club' allowing Swiss customers access to individual wine barrel ownership experiences.
• Spier Wine FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African winery representing 330+ years of history. Under the 'Growing for Good' philosophy, Spier pursues regenerative agriculture and holistic ecosystem management. Landolt distributes their wines including 21 Gables, Signature Collection, and Creative Block series.
• Domaine Lamy-PillotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBurgundy estate in Chassagne-Montrachet producing classic white and red Burgundies from their carefully maintained vineyards.
• Weingut WohlmuthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian family winery in Kitzeck im Sausal (highest wine-growing municipality in Austria) producing characterful wines from Styria since 1803.
• Weingut Clos GalenacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium winery in DOQ Priorat, Catalonia, Spain, situated between steep slopes and ancient schist soils, producing wines that embody history and emotion.
• Champagne LenoblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned Champagne house in Damery with over 100 years of history, combining tradition with modern quality understanding across generations.
• Bodegas ArroyocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRibera del Duero estate cultivating approximately 100 hectares across multiple parcels, producing powerful and characteristic wines reflecting the region's essence.
• Quinta da SequeiracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese estate in the Douro Valley with heritage dating to 1899, founded by José Joaquim Costa and Maria José Sequeira, situated in spectacular steep hillside vineyards.
• Bodegas AguiunchocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily winery in Val do Salnés, D.O. Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain, dedicated since 1999 to Albariño—a grape variety emblematic of the region's fresh, maritime character.
• Weingut JurtschitschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraditional Austrian winery in Kamptal led by Alwin and Stefanie Jurtschitsch since 2009, producing Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from famous vineyards like Zöbinger Heiligenstein, Loiserberg, and Käferberg.
• Kellerei KurtatschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Tyrol cooperative winery supported by 190 family farms, located on the South Tyrolean wine road with ideal conditions for powerful-fruity reds and crisp-mineralic whites.
• Il Colle ProseccocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian Prosecco producer founded in 1977 in San Pietro di Feletto, Veneto. Family Ceschin has been making wine since the 1920s, now led by second-generation Sara Ceschin. Exclusive distribution partner for Zürich area.
• Château LamartinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench winery in Cahors led by siblings Lise and Benjamin Gayraud, specializing in Malbec wines. Their Cuvée Particulière received 97 points and platinum medal at World Wine Awards.
• Weingut Markus IrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian Burgenland winery led by Markus and Ingrid Iro since 2011, producing St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, and international varieties. Known for sympathetic simplicity and precise elegance.
• Simonsig Wine FarmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African winery in Stellenbosch founded by the Malan family, credited with inventing South African sparkling wine using 'Méthode Cap Classique'. Three generations have shaped the estate.
• Jean-René GermaniercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss Valais winery founded in 1896 in Vétroz, led by Jean-René Germanier and nephew Gilles Besse-Germanier. Specializes in indigenous varieties like Cornalin, Humagne, and Amigne.
• Hess Persson Wine EstatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalifornia winery founded in 1978 by Swiss Donald Hess on Mount Veeder. Now led by daughter Sabrina and Tim Persson. Produces premium wines from Napa Valley and Mount Veeder appellations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mövenpick Wein: Swiss wine retailer with both online shop and physical stores offering curated international wines. Most directly comparable as a domestic Swiss wine merchant operating a similar multi-channel model with corporate and consumer focus.
• Laithwaites: UK wine merchant specializing in curated international wines with e-commerce, wine clubs/subscriptions, and B2B services. Directly comparable business model combining curation, subscriptions, and corporate wine solutions.
• Berry Bros. & Rudd: Historic UK wine merchant (founded 1698) with heritage curation, e-commerce, cellarage, and corporate services. Highly comparable business model combining heritage, curated international portfolio, B2B gifting, and event-driven experiential retail.
• Majestic Wine: UK-based wine retailer with physical stores and online sales, serving both consumers and hospitality (Horeca) customers. Comparable multi-channel wine retail model with similar customer segmentation across B2C, B2B, and trade.
• Delinat: Swiss organic wine specialist with e-commerce and curated portfolio of European producers. Comparable Swiss-based wine retailer focusing on quality and producer storytelling, though narrower on organic specialization.

Emerging players

• Flaschenpost: German alcohol delivery e-commerce platform expanding into Switzerland. Competes on convenience and logistics rather than curation, but represents a growing direct threat to traditional wine e-commerce in the DACH region.
• Vivino: Global wine marketplace and discovery app with e-commerce integration. Competes indirectly for wine discovery and consumer mindshare, though lacks Landolt's curated selection and corporate services.

Others

• Decanter (magazine/events): Wine media brand that awards scores and runs events, overlapping with Landolt's content marketing and event strategy. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem participant that influences wine consumer discovery and awards.

Regional players

• Wein & Co. Austrian wine retailer with physical stores and online shop offering curated international wines. Comparable multi-channel model focused on the DACH region, though primarily Austrian rather than Swiss.
• Schlumberger Wein- und Sektkellerei: Austrian wine and sparkling wine producer-retailer with premium positioning across DACH markets. Comparable in heritage, premium wine curation, and regional DACH market focus, though operates as producer rather than pure retailer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LandoltWeine
• Facebookfacebook.com/landoltweine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landoltweine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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