La Toscana

What La Toscana does

La Toscana (legal entity Cosmica Cía. Ltda.) is an Ecuadorian alcoholic beverage manufacturer and brand owner headquartered in Cuenca, founded in 1998 as part of Corporación Eljuri, one of Ecuador's largest diversified conglomerates. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio of 10+ brands and 90+ SKUs spanning wines (Alto Palermo, KKO Vino, Conde de la Cruz, Muttermilch, Santa Lucia), wine frizzantes (Anthony), sparkling wines (Grand Vandush, Alto Palermo Espumante), rums (Ron 100 Fuegos, Barbanegra), gin (W Gin), whiskey (Black Owl), tequila (Karnal), vodka (Iceland), liqueurs and mixers (Crym's), and ready-to-drink products (Touch, Anthony cans, Black Owl cans, Karnal cans). Production runs from a single manufacturing campus in Cuenca with BPM-certified and ISO-certified (since 2014) processes; in 2023 the company launched Ecuador's first aluminum can RTD line, and it also operates a contract-manufacturing (maquila) relationship with Diageo dating from 2016.

The business is a wholesale and retail consumer-beverage operation: products are sold through supermarket chains (notably Supermaxi), specialized liquor store chains (Bodegón, La Taberna), authorized retailers, and online marketplaces (MercadoLibre, Rappi) primarily within Ecuador, supported by brand-specific social media presence. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales across multiple price tiers (750mL, 1L, 1.5L, 1.75L bottles, plus 250mL and 187.5mL RTD formats); specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company pursues a horizontal segmentation strategy targeting general consumers across everyday and celebratory occasions. International expansion is stated as a vision but distribution remains concentrated in Ecuador; the company has explicit revenue targets of $11.7 million USD by 2027 and reports 51–100 employees.

Name

La Toscana

Legal name

Cosmica Cía. Ltda.

Website

https://latoscana.com.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Toscana (Cosmica Cía. Ltda.) is an Ecuadorian beverage manufacturer founded in 1998, producing wines, sparkling wines, rum, gin, whiskey, tequila, vodka, mixers, and RTDs under 10+ brands for Ecuadorian mass-market consumers via supermarkets, liquor stores, and online marketplaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alcoholic Beverages

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Wineries (312130)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Mixers & Cocktail Ingredients Brands (Non-alcoholic) (CRADAIAH)

Keywords

• Wine production
• Spirits manufacturing
• Sparkling wines
• Ready-to-drink cocktails
• Alcoholic beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuenca

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale and Retail Alcohol Sales: Cosmica Cía. Ltda. (operating as La Toscana / Cósmica) generates revenue primarily through the wholesale and retail sale of alcoholic beverages and spirits. The company sells directly through physical retail locations and through wholesale distribution channels, including supermarket chains and authorized liquor stores across Ecuador. Products are sold across multiple categories: wines, sparkling wines, rum, gin, whiskey, tequila, vodka, and RTD beverages.
2. Marketplace and Online Sales: Products are available through online marketplace platforms including MercadoLibre and Rappi, enabling direct-to-consumer sales in the Ecuadorian market for RTD products and packaged spirits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Toscana is an Ecuadorian alcoholic beverage manufacturer producing wines, sparkling wines, rums, gin, whiskey, tequila, vodka, liqueurs, mixers, and ready-to-drink canned cocktails under a portfolio of more than 10 brands (including Alto Palermo, Anthony, Ron 100 Fuegos, W Gin, Black Owl, and Karnal) and over 60 SKUs. The company operates a BPM-certified production facility in Cuenca, Ecuador and distributes its brands through supermarkets, wholesale chains, authorized liquor stores, and online marketplaces nationwide.

Product overview

La Toscana is a multi-brand beverage and spirits company that operates as a portfolio of distinct alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink brands. The company offers wines (Alto Palermo, KKO Vino, Conde de la Cruz, Muttermilch, Santa Lucia), wine frizzantes (Anthony), sparkling wines (Grand Vandush, Alto Palermo Espumante, Conde de la Cruz Espumante), rums (Ron 100 Fuegos, Barbanegra), gin (W Gin), whiskey (Black Owl), tequila (Karnal), vodka (Iceland), mixers/liqueurs (Crym's), and ready-to-drink (RTD) products. The portfolio spans more than 10 brands across 90+ SKUs, including both traditional glass bottle formats and newer aluminum can packaging introduced in 2023. The company was founded in 1998 as part of Grupo Eljuri and maintains operations in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anthony: Wine Frizzante brand available in multiple flavors including Mora, Fresa, Frambuesa, Rose, Durazno, Manzana, Blanco, Sangria, Fruit Punch, Mango, and Celebration sparkling wine
• Alto Palermo
• KKO Vino
• Conde de la Cruz
• Muttermilch
• Santa Lucia
• Grand Vandush
• Ron 100 Fuegos
• Ron Barbanegra
• W Gin
• Black Owl
• Karnal
• Iceland
• Crym's
• Touch

Products and services

• Alto Palermo Wines
• Alto Palermo Espumante
• KKO Vino
• Conde de la Cruz Wines
• Muttermilch Wine
• Santa Lucia Wines
• Anthony Vino Frizzante (Bottled)
• Anthony Vino Frizzante (Canned)
• Grand Vandush Sparkling
• Ron 100 Fuegos
• Ron Barbanegra
• W Gin
• Black Owl Whiskey
• Black Owl Fire
• Black Owl Whiskey & Cola (RTD)
• Karnal Tequila
• Karnal Cannabis / Pink Liqueurs
• Karnal RTDs (Tamarindo, Paloma)
• Iceland Vodka
• Crym's Liqueurs & Mixers
• Crym's Lácteas (Cream Liqueurs)
• Touch Spritz / Touch Wine Mojito

Quantifiable outcome

• Anthony Vino Frizzante Mora achieved 2nd place in the category of Vinos (Wines) at the International Wine & Spirits Awards 2023 with a score of 85-89
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• DiageomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, La Toscana (Cosmica) manufactured products under license for Diageo, one of the world's largest spirits companies. This maquila (contract manufacturing) arrangement demonstrates the company's production capabilities and quality standards meeting international beverage industry requirements.
• Corporación EljuricoreOthersLa Toscana is part of Grupo Eljuri / Corporación Eljuri, one of the most important business groups in Ecuador. The parent company provides strategic direction, resources, and distribution infrastructure, enabling the company to operate with the backing of a major Ecuadorian conglomerate.
• Cantina Cooperativa Riunite (Italy)majorTechnology or IntegrationInitially, La Toscana produced wines under license from Cantina Cooperativa Riunite of Italy, a renowned Italian wine cooperative with deep winemaking heritage. This licensing partnership provided technical expertise and brand credibility in the Ecuadorian wine market during the company's formative years.
• MercadoLibreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts are sold through MercadoLibre's e-commerce marketplace in Ecuador, providing online distribution and consumer access to RTD and packaged spirit products through the platform.
• RappiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts are available for on-demand delivery through the Rappi platform in Ecuador, enabling consumer access to RTD alcoholic beverages through quick commerce channels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (CCU): LATAM multi-category beverage company operating in beer, wine, RTDs, and soft drinks across Chile, Argentina, and other markets. Comparable to La Toscana's diversified beverage portfolio model, including RTDs, though CCU is far larger and geographically broader.
• Diageo: World's largest spirits company and La Toscana's maquila client since 2016. Diageo's portfolio breadth (rum, whiskey, tequila, vodka) and LATAM presence make it both a customer and direct competitive reference in the spirits categories La Toscana plays in.
• Viña Santa Rita: Chilean winery with a wide portfolio across varietals and price points, including sparkling wines. Comparable to La Toscana's Alto Palermo, Grand Vandush, and Conde de la Cruz ranges in multi-tier wine and sparkling production.
• Concha y Toro: Latin America's largest wine producer based in Chile, with a broad portfolio across price tiers and global export reach. Comparable to La Toscana as a multi-brand wine/spirits producer but at vastly larger scale and with international distribution La Toscana aspires to build.
• Pernod Ricard: Global spirits conglomerate with multi-brand portfolio strategy across rum, gin, whiskey, tequila, vodka, and RTDs. Comparable to La Toscana in operating a house-of-brands spirits model across categories, though at global scale.

Emerging players

• Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos: Argentine wine producer with broad varietal range and international export focus. Comparable to La Toscana in operating a portfolio of varietals across price points with growing international ambitions, though in a different domestic market.
• Casa Vinícola Zuccardi: Premium Argentine winery with strong brand recognition across multiple varietals. Comparable to La Toscana's Alto Palermo and KKO Vino lines as a multi-tier, multi-varietal wine producer targeting both domestic and export markets.

Regional players

• Postobón: Major Colombian beverage conglomerate producing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages across multiple brands and categories. Comparable as a LATAM multi-category beverage house, though Postobón is non-alcoholic-heavy and operates in Colombia rather than Ecuador.
• Embotelladora Andina: LATAM beverage bottler and producer operating across multiple South American countries. Comparable to La Toscana in multi-category beverage manufacturing with broad regional distribution infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Corporación Cevallos: Ecuadorian food and beverage group with alcoholic beverage exposure competing directly with La Toscana in the domestic Ecuadorian market. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping geography, category overlap, and similar mid-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Anthony.vinosec
• Instagraminstagram.com/anthonyvinosec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cosmica-cia--ltda-la-toscana

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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