Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur

What Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur does

Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur eG is a registered wine cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) founded in 1924 and headquartered in Sasbach-Jechtingen, Baden, Germany. The cooperative is owned by 340 member winemakers who collectively cultivate 240 hectares of vineyard on the volcanic slopes of the Kaiserstuhl, producing over 2 million liters of red and white wine annually. Its portfolio is organized into four quality tiers — Haus & Hof (entry-level), Haus & Hof Bio (ECOVIN/Naturland certified organic since 1992), Die Handwerklichen (mid-premium), and Beste Lagen (premium single-vineyard wines from Eichert and Hochberg aged in barriques) — supplemented by Sekte, seasonal wines, Bag-in-Box, and a non-alcoholic line.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer sales through a Shopify-based online shop (jechtinger.de) and an on-site Vinothek tasting room, B2B sales through specialist wine retailers in Baden, and field sales at regional and national wine fairs (Wein Berlin/Hamburg/München, AWC Vienna). Pricing ranges from €4.70 for entry-level liter wines to €15+ for barrique-aged Lagen wines, with a free-shipping threshold of 12 bottles and a newsletter €5-10 first-order incentive driving DTC conversion. Marketing relies on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn), event-driven experiential marketing (Maihock, Herbstfest, Burgundertour, Kaiserherbst), and prominent display of trade awards (AWC Vienna 4-star, Falstaff 1-star, Eichelmann 1.5-star, Gault & Millau Trauben).

Revenue is generated from bottled wine sales, sparkling wine (Sekt), Bag-in-Box formats, special-occasion rarities (Beerenauslese), and ancillary wine tourism and event revenue. The cooperative is governed by a Managing Director (Jonathan Schäfer), a board chaired by Christian Gerhart, and a supervisory board, with a sales/operations team of 11-50 employees supporting 340 grower-members. The company is privately held as an eG, has no external parent, has raised no venture capital, and operates solely within Germany.

Name

Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur

Legal name

Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur eG

Website

https://jechtinger-wein.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur is a German wine cooperative in Sasbach-Jechtingen, Baden, with 340 member winemakers cultivating 240 hectares of volcanic Kaiserstuhl vineyards to produce 2+ million liters annually across entry, organic, premium, and sparkling tiers, sold via DTC e-commerce, on-site Vinothek, specialist retailers, and wine fairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

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), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Wine production
• Wine cooperative
• Vineyard management
• Organic winemaking
• Sparkling wine production

Headquarters

HQ city

Sasbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine sales - bottled formats: Sale of wines in 0.75L Burgundy bottles (premium tiers), 0.75L Bordeaux bottles (Haus & Hof tier), 1L bottles, 0.375L bottles for special sizes, and 0.25L piccolo bottles for sparkling wines
2. Bag-in-Box wines: Wines available in 3.0L bag-in-box format for practical, glass-wise dispensing, including bio wines and FeinFruchtig line
3. Sparkling wines and Sekte: Production and sale of sparkling wines (Crémant, Pinot Brut, Muskateller Sekt, Pinot Rosé Sekt) in various bottle sizes
4. Wine tourism and events: Revenue from wine tastings, cellar tours, and hosted events at the Vinothek
5. Special occasion wines: Rarities and special premium wines including Beerenauslese selections from Hochberg vineyard

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur produces and sells a multi-tier portfolio of wines from 240 hectares of member-farmed vineyards on the Kaiserstuhl, encompassing entry-level Haus & Hof wines, certified organic Haus & Hof Bio wines, mid-premium Die Handwerklichen wines, premium Beste Lagen single-vineyard wines aged in barrique, handcrafted Sekte (sparkling wines), bag-in-box wines, and seasonal specialties like Glühwein. The cooperative distributes these wines via its own online shop (jechtinger.de), an on-site Vinothek, regional specialist wine retailers, and wine trade fairs, supported by cellar tours and tasting events.

Product overview

Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur is a wine-producing cooperative (Winzergenossenschaft) founded in 1924, based in Sasbach-Jechtingen at the Kaiserstuhl in Baden, Germany. The company operates four main product tiers organized by quality level: Haus & Hof (entry-level, marked with one wine leaf), Haus & Hof Bio (certified organic wines from ECOVIN/Naturland), Die Handwerklichen (mid-premium tier marked with two wine leaves), and Beste Lagen (premium single-vineyard wines from Eichert and Hochberg sites aged in Barrique barrels). Supporting collections include seasonal Sommer wines, handcrafted Sekte (sparkling wines), Bag-in-Box formats, and specialty large-format bottles. The products are distributed through a proprietary Shopify-based online shop at jechtinger.de, with the main corporate site at jechtinger-wein.de. The cooperative manages 240 hectares of vineyards cultivated by 340 member winzers, producing over 2 million liters annually of predominantly Burgundy varieties (Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder) along with Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, and experimental PiWi varieties like Souvignier Gris.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haus & Hof Weine Entry-level wines in the Jechtinger portfolio, sourced from member winemakers' vineyards in the Kaiserstuhl region, marketed for everyday wine consumption at accessible price points (liter wines from €6.50/L; 0.75L bottles from €4.70).
• Haus & Hof Bio Weine Certified organic wines from the Steinhaldehof family estate, operated since 1900 and certified organic since 1992 by ECOVIN and Naturland. Includes Grauburgunder and Rosé varieties in 0.75L bottles and Bag-in-Box formats (from €7.50 for 0.75L Rosé Bio).
• Die Handwerklichen Weine Mid-to-premium tier wines representing the upper segment of Jechtinger production, bottled in classic Burgundy bottles. Includes single varietals such as Müller-Thurgau Kabinett, Weissburgunder Kabinett, Grauburgunder Kabinett, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Muskateller, Scheurebe, Souvignier Gris, and Pino Magma Burgundy Cuvée.
• Beste Lagen Weine Premium wines from Jechtinger's top single vineyard sites Eichert and Hochberg, produced exclusively as dry wines, aged in small Barrique barrels, and sealed with natural cork. Includes Hochberg Weissburgunder, Hochberg Grauburgunder, and Eichert Spätburgunder.
• Handwerklichen Sekte Sparkling wines (Sekte) under the handcrafted line, including Weisser Burgunder Sekt extra trocken, Pinot Rosé Sekt trocken, Muskateller Sekt trocken, and Pinot Brut Sekt. Available in 0.75L and 0.25L Piccolo formats.
• Bag-in-Box Weine Wines packaged in 3.0L Bag-in-Box format for practical, glass-wise dispensing, including bio wines and the FeinFruchtig line. Grauburgunder Bag-in-Box 3L priced at €15.50 (€5.17/L).
• Sommer- und Saison Weine Seasonal wines including Weisser Sommer QbA, Rosé Sommer QbA, and Roter Sommer QbA in 0.75L bottles, as well as Jechtinger Glühwein (mulled wine) for winter consumption.
• FeinFruchtig Sub-brand of semi-dry and fruity wines in Bag-in-Box format targeting consumers preferring off-dry styles.
• Raritäten Special premium rare and limited-production wines from the Jechtinger portfolio, including Beerenauslese selections from the Hochberg vineyard.
• Alkoholfrei Non-alcoholic wine alternatives in the Jechtinger product range.
• Probierpakete Discovery packages allowing customers to sample multiple wines from the Jechtinger portfolio.
• Amolterer Weine Wines from the Amolterer vineyard site, including Amolterer Grauburgunder Kabinett trocken and Amolterer Spätburgunder Rotwein QbA from the handcrafted line. Added to the portfolio following the 2011 merger with Winzergenossenschaft Amoltern.
• Vinothek wine tastings and cellar tours Personalized cellar tours with wine tastings under expert guidance at the Vinothek, showcasing wine production from grape reception to bottling for consumers and visitors.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Naturgarten KaiserstuhlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Naturgarten Kaiserstuhl for joint events and documentation distribution. Joint promotion of Kaiserherbst events and regional wine culture.
• GfRS (Gesellschaft für Ressourcenschutz)coreOthersBio certification body (DE-ÖKO-039) certifying organic wines produced by Jechtinger Weinmanufaktur.
• ECOVINcoreOthersOrganic winegrowers association for bio wine certification. Steinhaldehof has been certified member since 1992.
• NaturlandcoreOthersOrganic agriculture certification body. Steinhaldehof certified member alongside ECOVIN.
• Baden-Württembergischer Genossenschaftsverband e.V.coreOthersAuditing and supervisory association for cooperatives, based in Karlsruhe.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Moselland eG: One of Germany's largest wine cooperatives (Mosel/Rheinhessen). Comparable cooperative governance and multi-tier product portfolio, though larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Jechtinger.
• Weingut Franz Keller: Larger, established Baden/Kaiserstuhl estate with broad portfolio including premium and entry tiers. Comparable Kaiserstuhl terroir focus and Burgundian varietal mix, but operates as a family estate rather than cooperative.

Direct peers

• Badischer Winzerkeller / Badischer Winzerkeller eG: Large Baden wine cooperative based in Breisach, sourcing grapes across the region. Direct comparable as another Winzergenossenschaft producing and selling wines from Kaiserstuhl-area member winemakers with overlapping distribution channels.
• Winzergenossenschaft Ihringen am Kaiserstuhl eG: Kaiserstuhl cooperative producing Burgundian wines and Sekte. Direct comparable for cooperative-driven wine production on the same volcanic terroir.
• Winzergenossenschaft Bischoffingen eG: Kaiserstuhl cooperative with similar volcanic-terroir positioning and Burgundian varietal mix. Comparable in scale, member-grower governance and DTC channels.
• Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen am Kaiserstuhl eG: Direct Kaiserstuhl neighbour cooperative producing Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder and Weissburgunder wines. Direct head-to-head peer for local shelf space, retailer relationships and Kaiserstuhl-teroir narratives.
• Winzergenossenschaft Durbach eG: Cooperative in Durbach (Ortenau, Baden) producing Burgundian-style wines from member winemakers. Closely comparable cooperative structure, regional scale and varietal mix to Jechtinger.

Regional players

• Weingut Abril: Baden estate based in Bischoffingen-Endingen at the Kaiserstuhl. Comparable Burgundian varietal focus and Kaiserstuhl terroir; relevant as a training-ground reference cited in Jechtinger's own apprenticeship history.

Emerging players

• Weingut Salwey: Baden family estate in Oberrotweil (Kaiserstuhl) producing premium Spätburgunder and Grauburgunder. Comparable terroir and premium positioning; overlapping distribution in specialty retail and wine trade fairs.
• Weingut Dr. Heger: Premium Baden family estate in Ihringen on the Kaiserstuhl. Comparable terroir, premium single-vineyard wines and Burgundian grape focus, though smaller scale and private ownership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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