Nino Franco Spumanti

What Nino Franco Spumanti does

Nino Franco Spumanti Srl Società Benefit is a family-owned Italian winery founded in 1919 in Valdobbiadene, the apex of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG denomination, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2019. The company produces Prosecco sparkling wines using the Charmat method with extended lees aging and batonnage, drawing on approximately 4 hectares of directly cultivated vineyards organized as three single-vineyard parcels: the walled clos of Grave di Stecca (about 2.4 ha, cultivated since 1991), Nodi/Col del Vent (less than 1 ha, with century-old vines), and Riva di San Floriano (about 1 ha). Its portfolio spans eight labels ranging from the entry-level Rustico to single-vineyard expressions (Grave di Stecca, Nodi, Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano, Cartizze Superiore), plus the vintage-declared Primo Franco (since 1983), Nino Franco Brut, and the Faïve Rosé from Friuli-grown Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

The business generates revenue through three streams: direct-to-consumer wine sales via shop.ninofranco.it and the Tannico/WinePlatform managed storefront (with shipping to Italy, the EU, Switzerland, the United States, and Germany); appointment-only hospitality and tasting "encounters" personally conducted by Primo or Silvia Franco at the Valdobbiadene winery; and five luxury suites plus events at Villa Barberina, an 18th-century Venetian villa purchased by Primo Franco and Annalisa in 2004. Customer segments are wine enthusiasts and collectors seeking terroir-driven Prosecco, hospitality and wine tourism visitors, and HoReCa/specialty retail accounts. Pricing follows unit per-bottle models with tiered premiums for single-vineyard and Cartizze offerings, and international shipping fees scaled by destination.

The company is a private Italian Srl (VAT IT01786240265, share capital €51,480) operating under the Società Benefit regime, with no institutional investors, parent company, or disclosed external funding. Primo Franco (founder and winemaker), Silvia Franco (co-winemaker), and Annalisa Franco (co-owner of Villa Barberina) constitute the leadership team. Competitive advantages rest on exclusive access to the Grave di Stecca clos, century-old mass-selection vines in Nodi, UNESCO/DOCG geographic provenance, and direct winemaker-led consumer relationships — offset by deliberate constraints on scale (11–50 employees, 4 hectares directly farmed) that cap volume growth.

Name

Nino Franco Spumanti

Legal name

Nino Franco Spumanti Srl Società Benefit

Website

https://ninofranco.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nino Franco Spumanti is a family-owned Italian winery founded in 1919 in Valdobbiadene, producing premium Prosecco Superiore from approximately 4 hectares of single-vineyard parcels, selling direct-to-consumer globally and via HoReCa, with hospitality at Villa Barberina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Sparkling Wine (Prosecco Superiore DOCG)

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Prosecco sparkling wines
• Single-vineyard Prosecco
• Valdobbiadene wine production
• Italian sparkling wine
• Wine tourism hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Valdobbiadene

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through owned e-commerce platform (shop.ninofranco.it) and through the Tannico/WinePlatform service. Products include a range of Prosecco sparkling wines from entry-level to premium single-vineyard expressions. B2C transactions with consumers globally, with international shipping capabilities.
2. Wine Tourism and Hospitality: Personalized visits and wine tasting experiences conducted by Primo Franco, Silvia Franco, or their close collaborators. These are appointment-based 'encounters' rather than standard tours, offering direct engagement with the winemakers and premium hospitality experiences at Villa Barberina.
3. Villa Barberina Relais: Five luxury suites and hospitality services at the 18th-century Villa Barberina property, featuring a two-level swimming pool overlooking vineyards. Managed by the Franco family, offering accommodation with wine-themed experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nino Franco Spumanti is an Italian winery producing Prosecco Superiore sparkling wines from the Valdobbiadene DOCG denomination, primarily from the Glera grape. The portfolio spans eight wines including entry-level cuvées (Rustico, Nino Franco Brut), the vintage-dated 'Primo Franco', a Rosé Brut (Faìve), and four single-vineyard 'grand cru' Proseccos (Grave di Stecca, Nodi, Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano, Cartizze). Production uses the Charmat method with extended lees aging and batonnage, sourced from approximately 4 hectares of directly cultivated estate vineyards. The winery also operates Villa Barberina, a luxury hospitality relais with five suites.

Product overview

Nino Franco Spumanti is an Italian winery specializing in high-quality Prosecco sparkling wines from the Valdobbiadene denomination. The product portfolio consists of a range of eight sparkling wines produced primarily from the Glera grape variety, organized around single-vineyard offerings and broader cuvées. The single-vineyard line includes Grave di Stecca, Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano, Nodi, and Cartizze — all sourced from specific, carefully managed plots within Valdobbiadene and recognized as 'Grand Cru' Prosecco wines. The broader portfolio includes Rustico (the historic entry-level label), Nino Franco Brut, Primo Franco (a landmark vintage-dated cuvée), and Faìve (a rosé made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Friuli). All wines are produced using the Charmat method. The winery also operates Villa Barberina, a luxury relais and hospitality venue adjacent to the Grave di Stecca vineyard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rustico: Classic Prosecco from mid-hill vineyards, one of Nino Franco's historic wines produced since the 1970s
• Nino Franco Brut
• Nodi
• Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano
• Grave di Stecca
• Primo Franco
• Cartizze
• Faìve

Products and services

• Rustico A historic Prosecco Superiore made since the 1970s (Charmat method from 1979), sourced from mid-hill vineyards in the classic Prosecco zone. Fresh, immediately drinkable with excellent floral bouquet, positioned as an aperitif and pairing for delicate appetizers.
• Nino Franco Brut An elegant cuvée dedicated to Giovanni Franco (Nino), son of founder Antonio, sourced exclusively from high-hill vineyards in the historic Prosecco production zone. Creamy, with fine persistent bubbles and a distinctive savory note.
• Nodi Extra Brut Prosecco from the Col del Vent single vineyard with century-old vine stocks (100+ years old); named after the 'knots' of old vines and the wind that constantly caresses the rows. Velvety, elegant, deeply typical, bound to the most noble and gentle expression of Glera.
• Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano Single-vineyard Prosecco from the Riva di San Floriano in the municipality of Valdobbiadene, grown on steep slopes requiring manual labor. A decided and elegant sparkling wine, deeply identitarian, a true child of the 'rive' (hillside vineyards).
• Grave di Stecca Brut sparkling wine from the Grave di Stecca single vineyard, surrounded by high stone walls forming a true clos, rare in the Prosecco area, located at about 270 meters altitude on the southern slope of Monte Cesen. Extraordinary, profound, and complex sparkling wine where ripe fruit notes harmonize with aromatic herbs and intense mineral notes.
• Primo Franco One of the first wines signed by the producer and one of the first Proseccos with a vintage declared on the label (harvest 1983), with characteristic sealing with a wire rather than a cage. A surprising, authorial, intimate sparkling wine that revolutionized the history of Prosecco.
• Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, sourced exclusively from the Cartizze hill, the most famous and prestigious of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene denomination. Soils, microclimate, and perfect exposure allow the sparkling wines to reach utmost quality, standing out for grace and delicate floral aromas.
• Faìve Rosé Brut Rosé Brut made using the bleeding method (saignée) of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from vineyards grown in Friuli. A straightforward, fresh, pleasant, delicate, and persistent sparkling wine.
• Villa Barberina Relais Luxury hospitality relais at an 18th-century Venetian villa in Valdobbiadene (listed among the ville venete), offering five luxury suites and a two-level swimming pool overlooking the vineyards, combined with wine-themed experiences.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tannico S.r.l (WinePlatform)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTannico S.r.l operates as the e-commerce platform provider for Nino Franco Spumanti Srl, managing sale, shipment, delivery, and customer support activities through their WinePlatform service. Located at Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 86, Milan (P.I. IT07344570960). Handles payment processing through Braintree secure gateway, PayPal, and cash on delivery services. Provides 24/7 customer service with ticket management system.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adami: Valdobbiadene-based Prosecco producer known for single-vineyard (Rive) Prosecco wines and a similar artisanal, terroir-driven production philosophy targeting the same premium consumer.
• Cantine Ferrari: Premium Italian sparkling wine house (Trento DOC, metodo classico) with a similar heritage-led, family-owned model and a focus on terroir-driven bubbles, competing for the same premium Italian sparkling consumer.
• Ruggeri: Established Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore house with a comparable portfolio of single-vineyard Cartizze and Rive wines, competing directly for the same on-trade and collector premium segments.
• Carpenè-Malvolti: One of the oldest Prosecco houses (founded 1868) based in Conegliano, with deep heritage and a portfolio spanning entry-level to premium Prosecco Superiore, competing with Nino Franco on brand history and DOCG credibility.
• Bellavista: Premium Franciacorta (metodo classimo) producer with a comparable artisanal, terroir-focused positioning and hospitality experience, competing with Nino Franco for the discerning Italian sparkling wine consumer.
• Bisol: Historic Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore producer with a comparable focus on single-vineyard (cru) Glera wines, terroir storytelling, and premium positioning. Bisol operates a similar boutique model in the same DOCG.

Broad incumbents

• Mionetto: Major Prosecco brand with global distribution and mass-premium positioning; competes with Nino Franco for on-trade listings and gifting occasions but operates at a substantially larger scale.
• Zonin: Large family-owned Italian wine group producing Prosecco (including a Valdobbiadene line) across multiple price tiers with international distribution, overlapping with Nino Franco in DOCG Prosecco but at a much broader scale.
• Bottega: Larger Italian sparkling wine producer best known for Prosecco and luxury packaging, with a broader portfolio and greater international distribution than Nino Franco, competing in overlapping premium and gifting segments.

Regional players

• Val d'Oca: Large Valdobbiadene Prosecco cooperative producing the full DOCG range; competes with Nino Franco at the entry and mid-premium tiers of the same denomination, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NinoFranco1919

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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