What Nonino distillates does

Nonino Distillatori S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned artisanal distillery founded in 1897 in Percoto, Friuli, that produces premium grappa, grape spirits (ÙE®), fruit brandies (Frut® including Pirus®), honey spirits (GIOIELLO®), amaro (Quintessentia®), botanical aperitifs, and liqueurs. Production is built around the proprietary 'Metodo Nonino': five artisanal distilleries with 12 discontinuous copper steam pot stills in Percoto, plus a 41-hectare experimental vineyard at Buttrio planted in 1989 with the Istituto Nazionale per la Viticoltura di Conegliano to preserve indigenous Friulian varietals (Fragolino, Picolit, Ribolla Gialla, Schioppettino). Seven aging warehouses hold 2,350 barrels and barriques under permanent seal of the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli.

The product portfolio is anchored by category-defining innovations: Monovitigno® single-variety grappa (introduced December 1, 1973 by Benito and Giannola Nonino), ÙE® grape spirit (created November 27, 1984 under Ministerial Authorization D.M. 20.10.84), and GIOIELLO® honey spirit (launched April 3, 2000 by the third-generation sisters). In 2018 the fourth-generation family extended into the aperitivo category with L'Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink, which won Meininger's 'Best Aperitif of the Year' in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce, the Borgo Nonino visitor/retail complex in Persereano, and an international mixology-led HoReCa channel featuring placements at venues such as Yacht Club de Monaco, Hotel Danieli (Venice), Le Lion Bar de Paris, and Tayēr Elementary (London).

The company is privately held under single-shareholder family ownership with registered share capital of €2,500,000, 11–50 employees, and no external funding or M&A activity disclosed. Current leadership comprises the third-generation sisters Cristina, Antonella, Elisabetta, and Francesca Nonino, who co-created the most recent product innovations. Revenue is generated from premium spirits sales (across price tiers from standard grappa expressions to ultra-premium 30-year Gran Riserva single-cask editions and hand-blown Venini/Baccarat/Riedel collector bottles) supplemented by Borgo Nonino visitor experiences (tastings and tours), with pricing not publicly disclosed and go-to-market supported by the Premio Nonino cultural platform (established 1975), which has anticipated six Nobel Prize winners. Nonino received Wine Enthusiast's 'World's Best Distillery' recognition in 2019 and the Premio Guido Carli for entrepreneurial merit in 2024.

Name

Nonino distillates

Legal name

Nonino Distillatori S.r.l.

Website

https://grappanonino.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nonino Distillatori is a family-owned Italian artisanal distillery, founded in 1897 in Friuli, producing premium grappa, grape spirits, fruit brandies, honey spirits, and botanical aperitifs via twelve copper pot stills, serving discerning spirits consumers and international mixologists worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Italian Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140)

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

Keywords

• Artisanal grappa production
• Italian distilled spirits
• Single-varietal distilling
• Premium aged spirits
• Botanical aperitifs

Headquarters

HQ city

Percoto

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Premium Spirits Sales: Core revenue from selling grappa, acquavite d'uva (ÙE), amaro, liqueurs (Gioiello, Prunella), and fruit brandies (Frut - Pirus, GingerSpirit). Products sold through e-commerce, physical Borgo Nonino location, and presumably through distributors.
2. Visitor Experiences: Borgo Nonino offers guided tours, tastings, and direct purchases. The experience showcases the distillery, aging cellars, experimental vineyard, and Nonino heritage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nonino Distillatori S.r.l. is an Italian artisanal distillery producing premium grappa, grape spirits (ÙE®), fruit brandies (Frut® including Pirus® Williams pear and GingerSpirit), honey spirits (GIOIELLO®), herbal amari (Quintessentia®), liqueurs (Prunella Mandorlata®), and botanical aperitifs (L'Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink). All production uses the proprietary Metodo Nonino across five artisanal distilleries with 12 copper pot stills, with aging in 2,350 barrels and barriques under customs supervision.

Product overview

Nonino Distillatori S.r.l. is an Italian artisanal distillery founded in 1897 in Percoto, Friuli, producing grappa, grape spirits (ÙE®), fruit brandies (Frut® including Pirus® and GingerSpirit), honey spirits (GIOIELLO®), liqueurs, amari, and botanical aperitifs. The company operates five artisanal copper pot stills following the proprietary 'Metodo Nonino' method. The product portfolio centers on Monovitigno® single-varietal grappas (revolutionized in 1973), ÙE® grape spirits (created 1984), GIOIELLO® honey spirits (launched 2000), and the L'Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink (2018). The family business is now led by Cristina, Antonella, and Elisabetta Nonino, third-generation distillers. Beyond spirits production, Nonino maintains cultural initiatives including the Premio Nonino (est. 1975) and offers hospitality at Borgo Nonino. The distillery achieved recognition as Wine Enthusiast's 'World's Best Distillery' in 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nonino Twist: Grappa spray product line
• ÙE®
• GIOIELLO®
• Frut®
• Amaro Nonino Quintessentia®
• L'Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink
• Prunella Mandorlata®

Products and services

• Grappa Monovitigno® Single-varietal grappa distilled separately from the pomace of specific grape varieties (Picolit, Moscato, Chardonnay, Schioppettino, Pignolo, Fragolino). Created December 1, 1973, it transformed grappa from a humble drink to a prestigious premium spirit and is the foundation of Nonino's reputation.
• Grappa Cru Monovitigno® Premium single-varietal grappa sourced from dedicated production zones, hand-bottled with platinum printing and copper closure, representing the highest expression of the Monovitigno concept.
• Grappa Riserva / Gran Riserva Aged Aged grappas matured in barriques and small casks under customs supervision of Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli, including 20-year, 25-year single cask, and 28-year expressions representing ultra-premium aged grappa.
• AnticaCuvée® Riserva Aged 5 Years 5-year aged grappa expression in the Nonino Riserva collection, aged in barriques combining multiple grape varieties.
• ÙE® l'Acquavite d'Uva (Grape Spirit) Grape spirit created by distilling grape skin, pulp and juice together in a single operation. Ministerial authorization D.M. 20.10.84. The Friulian name 'ÙE' means 'grape'. Created November 27, 1984, it created an entirely new spirits category combining the elegance of wine distillate with the character of grappa.
• ÙE® Cru Monovitigno® Grape Spirit Single-varietal grape spirit from dedicated production zones, including Verduzzo (30-year expression), Fragolino, Malvasia, Moscato Giallo, Traminer, and Schioppettino - the premium tier of ÙE grape spirits.
• ÙE® Monovitigni® Anniversary Riserva Blended grape spirit combining multiple Monovitigno varieties (Ribolla, Moscato, Merlot, Malvasia) aged 5 years in barriques for the anniversary celebration of 40 years of ÙE.
• Uvabianca® Acquavite d'Uva Harmonious blend of separately distilled white grape spirits (Moscato, Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla). Fragrant, crystalline and slightly aromatic grape spirit.
• GIOIELLO® Honey Spirit (Acquavite di Miele) Distillate of purity made exclusively from honey in all its taste varieties (Citrus, Acacia, Chestnut). Launched April 3, 2000, as the world's first honey distillate.
• Frut® Fruit Brandies - Il Pirus® Williams Pear Brandy Williams Pear fruit spirit (Pirus®) including standard expression and Pirus® Riserva aged 2 years.
• Nonino GingerSpirit Distillate of pure ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) sourced from Sicilian biological ginger, bottled at 50% alcohol, awarded the artisanal distillation badge.
• Amaro Nonino Quintessentia® Herbal bitter liqueur (amaro) made with Nonino's proprietary recipe, featuring iconic acanthus leaves on packaging, used as both a digestif and a cocktail ingredient.
• L'Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink 100% vegan and natural botanical infusion dried at low temperature, enriched with ÙE® Grape Distillate Fragolino. Won 'Best Aperitif of the Year' by Meininger's International Spirits Awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
• Prunella Mandorlata® Light, delicate liqueur with extraordinary bitter almond scent, ennobled by plum distillate (Slivovitz) according to Antonio Nonino's original 1933 recipe.
• Nonino Twist Grappa Spray Grappa spray product in 100ml glass spray bottle format for easy dispensing and innovative cocktail/mixology applications.
• Nonino Tonic® (Cocktail Format) Fresh longdrink base made with Grappa Nonino, designed as an easy-to-prepare cocktail serving format.
• Gift Packs / Confezioni Regalo Gift packaging catalog featuring various Nonino products curated for gifting occasions and special celebrations.
• Borgo Nonino Guided Tours & Tastings Visitor experience at Borgo Nonino, a historic complex of 6 rural buildings (oldest from Napoleonic era) near Percoto, offering guided tours of distilleries and aging cellars, tastings, and direct product purchases by reservation.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Istituto Nazionale per la Viticoltura di ConeglianocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 1989Research partnership for the 41-hectare experimental vineyard in Buttrio, Friuli. Collaboration to cultivate and preserve indigenous grape varieties including Fragolino, Merlot, Moscato, Picolit, Ribolla Gialla, and Schioppettino.
• Agenzia delle Dogane e dei MonopolicoreOthersRegulatory partnership for oversight of aging cellars. All aged grappas and ÙE reserves are stored under permanent seal and surveillance of the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency, ensuring authenticity and regulatory compliance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ramazzotti (Pernod Ricard): Italian amaro brand now under Pernod Ricard, founded 1815. Comparable to Nonino's Amaro Quintessentia as an Italian bitter liqueur targeting the international mixology/aperitivo occasion.
• Dalla Cia Winery & Distillery: Italian-styled grappa and brandy producer based in South Africa (Franschhoek). Comparable to Nonino as a premium single-varietal grape spirit producer using similar craft distillation principles in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Stock Spirits Group: Central European spirits producer (Czech Republic/Italy) with Italian aperitivo and liqueur brands. Comparable as a mid-size European premium spirits platform with Italian heritage products.
• Campari Group: Global Italian spirits group owning Campari, Aperol, Cynar, Appleton, and Skyy. Overlaps with Nonino's aperitivo (Aperol vs L'Aperitivo Nonino) and amaro (Cynar) product lines, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Fratelli Branca Distillerie: Italian distillery producing Fernet-Branca and Branca Menta. Comparable as a historic Italian amaro/bitters brand with global distribution, though specializing in bitter liqueurs rather than grappa.
• Gruppo Montenegro: Italian spirits group owning Amaro Montenegro, Vecchia Romagna brandy, and infusions. Overlaps with Nonino on Italian amaro and aged spirits segments, but operates at larger scale with broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Poli Distillerie: Italian family-owned artisanal distillery in Bassano del Grappa, producing grappa, gin (Marconi 42), and spirits. Closely comparable to Nonino as a multi-generational family distillery with single-varietal grappa focus and premium positioning.
• Distilleria Nardini: Italy's oldest grappa distillery (founded 1779) in Bassano del Grappa, producing grappa, amaro, and aquavit. Comparable to Nonino as a historic Italian family distillery with both grappa and amaro/liqueur product lines.
• Luxardo: Italian family-owned distillery founded 1821 in Torreglia, producing Maraschino liqueur and other spirits. Comparable to Nonino as a heritage Italian liqueur/spirits brand with premium positioning and category-defining products.
• Distillerie Berta: Family-owned Piedmontese grappa producer founded 1947 in Mombaruzzo. Directly comparable to Nonino as a premium Italian grappa specialist with aged single-varietal expressions and direct distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GrappaNonino
• YouTubeyoutube.com/nonino2011
• Facebookfacebook.com/grappanonino
• Instagraminstagram.com/grappanonino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nonino-distillatori-s.r.l.

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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