reinerWein

What reinerWein does

reinerWein UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a Nürnberg-based private limited company founded in 2002 that operates as a curated specialist distributor for premium German and international wineries. The company sources and resells high-quality viticulture and cellar supplies — including organic vineyard fertilizer (EcoVital by Oscorna), French oak fermentation and storage barrels (exclusively Tonnellerie Radoux in Germany, featuring proprietary OakScan™ tannin-determination and Revelation toasting methods), natural corks, premium capsules, presentation and transport packaging — under a stated strategy of representing only the single best supplier per product segment.

Beyond physical supplies, reinerWein delivers professional marketing services spanning brand definition, market analysis, sales strategy, trade show participation, label design and printing, brochures, and web presence with optional integrated webshop, positioning the firm as an end-to-end partner from vineyard through bottling to commercialization. The company operates from its registered Luzernenweg 22 headquarters in Nürnberg with a 1–10 employee footprint, maintains longstanding relationships with the VDP (Verband der Deutschen Prädikatsweingüter) and top wine estates, and runs a parallel consumer-direct line for its proprietary WeinCubus decorative wine rack (€59.60 incl. VAT), which is handmade by a workshop for disabled people. Revenue mechanics combine unit-pricing distribution, wholesale volume discounts, and project-based professional services fees — no pricing or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

reinerWein

Legal name

reinerWein UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://reinerwein.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

reinerWein is a Nürnberg-based specialist distributor founded in 2002 that supplies premium German and international wineries with curated vineyard inputs, exclusive Radoux oak barrels, closures, packaging, and marketing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Winemaking supplies
• Viticulture equipment
• Oak barrels distribution
• Wine packaging solutions
• Winery marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Production Supplies: Distribution of high-quality viticulture and cellar supplies including fertilizers, fermentation barrels, corks, capsules, and packaging materials to wineries.
2. WeinCubus Wine Rack Sales: Sale of proprietary WeinCubus wine racks to end consumers and resellers, with volume discounts available for resellers ordering 10+ units.
3. Marketing Services: Advisory and implementation services for wineries including brand definition and development, market analysis, sales strategies, trade show participation, advertising, label design and printing, brochures, and internet presence with optional webshop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

reinerWein curates and distributes premium viticulture and winery supplies to quality-focused wine estates, including organic vineyard fertilizer (EcoVital by Oscorna), French/European/American oak barrels and barriques (exclusively distributing Tonnellerie Radoux in Germany), first-quality natural corks and capsules, custom cartonage and display packaging, the proprietary WeinCubus wine rack, and professional marketing/advisory services covering brand development, market analysis, label design, and webshop setup.

Product overview

reinerWein operates as a curated portfolio of premium winemaking supplies and equipment, representing select best-in-class brands in each product category. Their offering spans vineyard nutrition (EcoVital organic fertilizer by Oscorna), winemaking technology (RADOUX oak barrels, barriques, and fermentation/storage casks), closure solutions (natural corks and premium capsules), retail packaging (WeinCubus wine racks developed in-house, custom cartons), and marketing services. The company differentiates by offering only one preferred brand per category to ensure quality standards, and provides end-to-end support from vineyard through cellar and bottling to successful marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WeinCubus: A decorative and space-saving wine rack made from untreated maritime pine wood (Pinus pinaster), measuring B50xH50xT25cm, holding 24 bottles. Sold at €59.60 incl. VAT. Developed by reinerWein for wine storage and display.

Products and services

• EcoVital Organic Vineyard Fertilizer 100% natural organic vineyard fertilizer distributed by reinerWein, developed specifically for viticulture. Composed of natural raw materials and approved under EU regulation 834/2007 for organic farming use. Targets natural soil fertility, supports the existing ecosystem, and makes vines more resistant to diseases and pests. Sold to premium and quality-focused wineries.
• RADOUX Oak Barrels and Barriques Premium fermentation and storage barrels made from French, European, and American oak sourced via exclusive German distribution of Tonnellerie Radoux. Includes large fermentation casks, storage casks, and various barriques, all with certificates of wood origin. Features Radoux's proprietary OakScan tannin determination technology and Revelation toasting process. Sold to wineries seeking precise, reproducible barrel selection.
• Natural Corks and Premium Capsules First-quality natural corks and premium bottle capsules that combine function and form to protect, support, and present wines optimally. Sold to wineries seeking closure solutions that match quality wine positioning.
• WeinCubus Wine Rack

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tonnellerie RadouxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorreinerWein is the exclusive distribution partner for Germany for Tonnellerie Radoux, a French cooperage that secures the best sustainably produced oak wood stocks annually. They distribute the full Radoux range from large fermentation and storage casks to various barriques, naturally with certificates of wood origin.
• OscornacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOscorna's EcoVital vineyard fertilizer, developed specifically for viticulture, is distributed by reinerWein. EcoVital targets natural soil fertility, supports the existing ecosystem, and makes vines more resistant to diseases and pests.
• STI (European Packaging Leader)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTI is described as the European market and technology leader for presentation and transport packaging. reinerWein partnered with STI for optimal packaging solutions for their wine industry customers.
• VDP (Verband der Deutschen Prädikatsweingüter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerreinerWein maintains longstanding contacts with the VDP (Association of German Prädikats Wine Estates), one of the most prestigious wine organizations, supporting their networking and market presence.
• Werkstätten für Behinderte (Workshop for Disabled People)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WeinCubus wine racks are handmade by workshops for disabled people (member of the Deutscher Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband), combining quality craftsmanship with social responsibility.
• European Cartonage and Display ManufacturersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorreinerWein partners with leading European cartonage and display providers to offer maximum design flexibility for all packaging needs, benefiting from ongoing R&D investments by these partners.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Enoplastic S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of bottle closures and capsules for the wine industry. Comparable as a closure supplier whose offerings intersect with reinerWein's cork and capsule category; Enoplastic is a competitor source for any winery considering alternatives to reinerWein's curated closure line.
• Cork Supply Group: Global supplier of cork closures and wine packaging services. Comparable as a cork specialist whose premium product lines overlap with reinerWein's closure category and serve the same high-end winery customer base.
• Amcor plc: Global packaging giant serving beverage and consumer goods markets. Relevant as an enabling supplier to wine producers; while not a direct competitor, its scale and pricing dynamics affect the packaging component of reinerWein's portfolio.
• Tonnellerie Radoux: French premium cooperage and reinerWein's exclusive German distribution partner. Listed as 'others' because it is a supplier rather than a competitor, but directly relevant as it determines the technological and quality backbone of reinerWein's barrel offering (OakScan™, Revelation Toasting).
• SIG Group AG: Global aseptic and packaging supplier. Comparable as an enabling packaging provider to the beverage industry; relevant because reinerWein's cartonage partners (STI) operate in SIG's broader ecosystem and packaging is part of reinerWein's offering.

Emerging players

• Tonnellerie Seguin Moreau: French cooperage (part of Oeneo group) producing premium oak barrels for fine wine producers. Comparable to reinerWein's barrel category as an alternative supplier; represents both a competitive source for wineries and a potential alternative partnership for a distributor like reinerWein.

Broad incumbents

• Les Grands Chais de France: France's largest wine producer and distributor. Comparable as an industry incumbent operating across the wine supply chain, including viticulture inputs and bottling, though at vastly larger scale and with proprietary estates.
• Hawesko Holding AG: Leading German wine retailer and distributor listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Comparable as a large-scale German wine distribution platform serving premium customers, though it operates at much greater scale and includes retail/consumer channels.

Direct peers

• Reidemeister & Ulrichs GmbH: Established German wine importer and distributor focused on premium estates. Comparable because it operates a curated distribution model for fine wine producers in Germany, with similar B2B trade customer base and supplier partnerships.
• Eggers & Franke Group: German wine importer and distributor serving premium on-trade and retail channels. Comparable to reinerWein in serving the German fine wine ecosystem with a curated supplier portfolio and trade relationships, though broader in product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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