Ca’ del Bosco

What Ca’ del Bosco does

Ca' del Bosco is a privately held Italian winery founded in 1972 in Erbusco, in the Franciacorta DOCG region of Lombardy, specializing in premium sparkling wines produced via the traditional méthode champenoise. The company cultivates approximately 273.5 hectares of certified organic vineyards (since 2014) and manages over 450 hectares of broader land including woodlands, meadows, and olive groves. Its product portfolio spans Franciacorta sparkling wines (Cuvée Prestige Edizione, Vintage Collection line, and the ultra-premium Annamaria Clementi riserva tier with 40+ years sur pointe aging), still wines (Maurizio Zanella Bordeaux blend, Pinéro, IlMerlot, Corte del Lupo), extra virgin olive oil (Olio della Corte DOP), and hospitality services. The proprietary "Ca' del Bosco Method" includes unique single-bunch grape washing and drying, fermentation in small oak casks, and low-sulphite winemaking (28-66 mg/litre).

The company operates through two legal entities — Ca' del Bosco S.r.l. Società Agricola for wine production and Ca' del Bosco Hospitality S.r.l. for retail and visitor services — and is led by founder-president Maurizio Zanella. Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer channels (proprietary e-commerce via Shopify, on-site winery sales reserved for tour participants), wine tourism (guided tours, tastings, events in a 20,000+ square meter estate), HORECA wholesale distribution, and limited-edition collaborations (e.g., Riedel glass partnerships, three-edition boxed sets at €120). Pricing spans from €12/glass (entry-level red) and €60/bottle (Corte del Lupo Rosso) to €100+ for Vintage Collection and ultra-premium pricing for Annamaria Clementi tiers.

Ca' del Bosco is positioned within Italy's elite cultural-business fabric via membership in Altagamma, Istituto Grandi Marchi, and Comitato Grandi Crud d'Italia, and has built a distinctive wine-art-tourism platform including the biennial Premio Scultura Ca' del Bosco sculpture award (established 2023 with Fondazione Venetian Heritage), a permanent sculpture collection featuring works by Igor Mitoraj and Arnaldo Pomodoro, and the Inner Sound sonic artification project. The company hosted the Italian Wine Ministerial Meeting in April 2024, was selected to host it again, and operates an annual Salone del Mobile lounge during Milan Design Week. Market presence is primarily Italy-focused with international reach implied through the English-language website and e-commerce shipping.

Name

Ca’ del Bosco

Legal name

Ca' del Bosco S.r.l. Società Agricola

Website

https://cadelbosco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ca' del Bosco is a private Italian winery founded in 1972, producing premium Franciacorta sparkling and still wines from 273.5 hectares of certified organic vineyards in Lombardy, serving affluent consumers, fine dining establishments, and wine tourists via direct-to-consumer channels and cultural tourism experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sparkling Wine

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Bars (CRANACAE), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Franciacorta sparkling wine
• Italian winery production
• Organic viticulture
• Wine tourism experiences
• Luxury wine sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Cazzago San Martino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Primary revenue stream from sales of Franciacorta sparkling wines, white wines, and red wines through direct winery sales, e-commerce, and implied wholesale distribution. Products range from entry-level Cuvée Prestige to ultra-premium Annamaria Clementi.
2. Hospitality and Tours: Revenue from winery visits, guided tours, wine tasting experiences, and event hosting. The winery offers various tour packages and tasting experiences for visitors.
3. Special Edition Products: Limited edition boxed sets and collaborations such as the Cuvée Prestige collection (€120 for three consecutive editions) and Riedel glass collaborations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ca' del Bosco is an Italian winery producing Franciacorta sparkling wines, red and white still wines, and extra virgin olive oil from approximately 273.5 hectares of certified organic vineyards in the Franciacorta region of Lombardy. The company sells its products through direct winery sales, an e-commerce shop, on-site wine tourism experiences, and hospitality events.

Product overview

Ca' del Bosco is an Italian winery specializing in Franciacorta sparkling wines, producing a comprehensive portfolio of products across multiple categories. The core offering centers on Franciacorta sparkling wines including Cuvée Prestige Edizione (multivintage flagship), Vintage Collection line (Dosage Zéro, Extra Brut, Satèn), and ultra-premium Annamaria Clementi riserva wines. Red wines include Corte del Lupo Rosso, Maurizio Zanella (Bordeaux blend), Pinéro (Pinot Nero), and IlMerlot. White wines feature Corte del Lupo Bianco and Selva della Tesa (Chardonnay). The company also produces Olio della Corte olive oil and wine accessories like the VEGEA Weekend Bag. Hospitality services include wine tourism experiences, cellar tours, and events at the 20,000+ square meter estate. All wines come from certified organic vineyards since 2014, with approximately 273.5 hectares of vineyards in the Franciacorta region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cuvée Prestige Edizione Flagship multivintage Franciacorta sparkling wine representing the essence of the company's winemaking, blending wines from multiple vintages.
• Cuvée Prestige Edizione R.S. Recently Disgorged (R.S.) Franciacorta with extended aging on lees of 10 to 15 years, featuring vertical collections of multiple editions.
• Cuvée Prestige Rosé Edizione Rosé sparkling wine from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, obtained through brief maceration of Pinot Nero grapes followed by Chardonnay assemblage.
• Vintage Collection Satèn Elegant Franciacorta made exclusively with Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco with a creamy and smooth texture, average 53 months maturation on lees.
• Vintage Collection Extra Brut Powerful Franciacorta channeling Pinot Nero strength with Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco elegance, featuring permanent reduced dosage at disgorgement.
• Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro Pure and uncompromising sparkling wine from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero with no dosage added at disgorgement.
• Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro Noir Blanc de noir from 100% Pinot Nero sourced from three certified organic vineyards at 466 meters altitude, with 8+ years aging on lees.
• Annamaria Clementi Premium riserva Franciacorta dedicated to founder Annamaria Clementi, made predominantly from Chardonnay with Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero.
• Annamaria Clementi Rosé Rosé expression of excellence from sole Pinot Nero grapes from selected historic vineyards with delicate maceration.
• Annamaria Clementi R.S. Ultra-premium recently disgorged Franciacorta with minimum 40 years of aging on lees (7 years lying and 34 years stacked sur pointe), dosage zéro.
• Vintage Collection Brut RS Historically produced vintage Brut Franciacorta, part of the Vintage Collection line with extended bottle aging.
• Corte del Lupo Rosso Classic Franciacorta red wine traditionally called 'burdonsì magher', made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Carménère.
• Maurizio Zanella Bordeaux-style blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Franc, named after the founder.
• Pinéro Pinot Nero in purezza produced since 1983, sourced from six certified organic vineyards representing the terroir's vocation.
• IlMerlot Merlot in purezza version of one of Franciacorta's historic grape varieties, sourced from three certified organic vineyards.
• Corte del Lupo Bianco First wine produced by Ca' del Bosco in 1972, made from Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco from 13 certified organic vineyards.
• Selva della Tesa Chardonnay in purezza first produced in 1983, named after the vineyard of origin, expressing terroir's election for this international variety.
• Olio della Corte Extra virgin olive oil from organic farming, 'Denominazione d'Origine dei Laghi Lombardi DOP', produced from Casaliva, Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino olives.
• Wine Tourism Experiences Immersive winery visits including guided tours through barrique rooms and historic caveaux, multisensory experiences combining nature, art and wine, with wine tasting experiences and event hosting.
• Weekend Bag VEGEA Edition Innovative wine accessory bag made from VEGEA material derived from grape skins and seeds, certified GRS, for holding large format bottles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Total Sulphur Dioxide less than 55 mg/litre in Vintage Collection wines (typical limit is 150 mg/L)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 core and minor.

• Fondazione Venetian HeritagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-organized the Premio Scultura Ca' del Bosco (Ca' del Bosco Sculpture Award) with shared commitment and organization. The biennial award is reserved for large outdoor sculptures by Italian artists under 40, with environmental sustainability as a key evaluation criterion. The winning artwork is installed permanently in the Ca' del Bosco Art Park.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di PiacenzacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Commissioned research in 1996 to identify the origin and identity of the Carménère grape variety, previously confused with Cabernet Franc. This research led to the creation of Carmenero wine in 1997.
• Accademia di Belle Arti SantaGiulia di BresciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Arte in vigna' (Art in the vineyard) project featuring works created by students of the academy, displayed among the vineyards. Direction by Giuseppe La Spada and architectural execution by Gabriele Falconi.
• RiedelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on custom-designed wine glasses for Cuvée Prestige Rosé. Six custom Riedel glasses produced specifically for Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta, made from crystal using the German drawn-stem technique for a seamless, ultra-light design.
• TRAMA Creative StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduced the 'The Inner Sound' project - a sonic artification experience combining wine and sound art, with direction by Andre Guidot.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering shop.cadelbosco.com, enabling direct online sales of wines, limited editions, and gift products with integrated payment and shipping management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barone Pizzini: Franciacorta producer and pioneer of organic viticulture in the region (certified since 1998). Comparable on organic credentials, premium Franciacorta portfolio, and on-premise/HoReCa focus.
• Contadi Castaldi (Terra Moretti Group): Franciacorta producer under the same Terra Moretti umbrella as Bellavista. Competes in the more accessible premium tier of Franciacorta, sharing distribution and on-trade relationships.
• Guido Berlucchi & C. S.p.A. Italy's largest Franciacorta producer and the historical pioneer of the méthode champenoise in the region. Directly comparable as a premium Franciacorta house serving similar luxury on-premise and DTC channels.
• Cantine Ferrari (Fratelli Lunelli): Italy's leading metodo classico sparkling wine producer (Trento DOC). Closest non-Franciacorta Italian sparkling peer with comparable ultra-premium positioning, DTC experience, and international prestige.
• Bellavista (Terra Moretti Group): Flagship Franciacorta producer under the Terra Moretti Group (linked to Zignago Holding). Competes head-to-head in the premium Franciacorta segment with a similarly diversified sparkling-and-still-wine portfolio and hospitality focus.

Emerging players

• Bisol: Premium Prosecco Superiore (Cartizze) producer with strong DTC, hospitality, and art-wine branding. Comparable as an Italian sparkling competitor expanding into experiential and ultra-premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Gaja: Iconic family-owned Piedmontese producer with ultra-premium Barbaresco/Barolo portfolio. Comparable on founder-led identity, ultra-premium price points, and curated DTC and fine-dining channels.
• Antinori: One of Italy's most prestigious family wine dynasties with a broad luxury portfolio (Tignanello, Sassicaia joint venture). Comparable on heritage, premium Italian positioning, art-wine cultural identity, and global distribution.
• Veuve Clicquot (LVMH): Global benchmark for premium sparkling wine and direct competitive reference point for Ca' del Bosco's positioning as a luxury alternative to Champagne. Useful proxy for aspirational global brand scale.
• Dom Pérignon (LVMH): Ultra-premium prestige cuvée Champagne. Direct reference for Ca' del Bosco's Annamaria Clementi tier in terms of aging programs, allocation economics, and collectible secondary market behavior.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CadelboscoITA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CaDelBosco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ca-del-bosco

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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