Grupo Altasur

What Grupo Altasur does

Grupo Altasur is a Mendoza, Argentina-based enological solutions distributor founded in 2004 that exclusively represents premium international wine industry brands across South America. The company distributes DIAM cork closures (including the patented Diamant® CO2 supercritical TCA-elimination technology), Seguin Moreau barrels and oak alternatives, Vivelys precision winemaking equipment, Boisé premium oak products, and VinPilot fermentation control systems. Its customer base is enterprise wineries (e.g., El Esteco, Catena Zapata, Zuccardi, Rutini, Bodegas López, Altos Las Hormigas) requiring technical advisory, controlled oxygen transfer, and certification-backed inputs for premium and long-aged wines.

The company operates two production plants in Argentina and Chile, maintains direct sales operations in those two markets, runs a partner channel in Brazil (Trianon Group), and deploys representatives in Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, covering eight countries in total. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (closures, barrels, equipment) and quote-based enterprise contracts rather than disclosed pricing models. The team comprises approximately 80 people across Argentina and Chile operations.

In May 2026, after more than 20 years of partnership, Grupo Altasur formally integrated into Diam Bouchage's global structure (itself part of the Oeneo Group), gaining direct access to DIAM's global R&D centers while retaining local leadership under Director General Alejandro Karnincic. The company holds multiple sustainability certifications (OK Biobased, PEFC, FSC, ISO 14001) and SENASA Resolution 374/16 compliance, positioning it as a qualified supplier to sustainability-conscious premium wineries.

Name

Grupo Altasur

Legal name

Grupo Altasur

Website

https://grupoaltasur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grupo Altasur is a Mendoza, Argentina-based enological solutions distributor (founded 2004) that exclusively represents premium wine industry brands (DIAM, Seguin Moreau, Vivelys, Boisé, VinPilot) across 8 South American countries, serving enterprise wineries with closures, barrels, equipment, and technical advisory through ~80 employees and two production plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production Supplies & Enological Solutions

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAGAL), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Wine cork closures
• Oak barrels
• Enological equipment
• Winemaking supplies
• Oak alternatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Lujan De Cuyo

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cork and Closure Sales: Distribution of premium cork closures including DIAM, MytiK, and Origine product lines. Revenue generated through direct sales to wineries and wine producers across South America.
2. Barrels and Oak Alternatives: Sale of Seguin Moreau barrels and Boisé oak alternatives for wine aging and flavor development. Products include traditional barrels (QTT, Classic, Premium, Caucase, Roble Americano) and alternative formats (Oenofirst, Oenochips, Exception, Oenostave, Oenoblock, Oenostick, Oenofinisher).
3. Winemaking Equipment: Distribution of Vivelys and VinPilot equipment for fermentation control, oxygenation, maturity tracking, and winery management. Includes Dyostem, Cilyo, Scalya, Visio, and software solutions.
4. Production Plants: Operation of two production facilities in Argentina and Chile for processing and distributing enological products to the regional market.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grupo Altasur is the exclusive South American representative and distributor of premium enological brands (DIAM cork closures, Seguin Moreau barrels and oak alternatives, Vivelys winemaking equipment, Boisé oak wood products, and VinPilot fermentation control systems). The company sells technical cork closures, traditional and alternative oak aging products, fermentation and oxygenation equipment, and provides personalized technical advisory services to wineries and wine producers across Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador. It operates two production plants in Argentina and Chile.

Product overview

Grupo Altasur is a portfolio company representing premium winemaking solution brands for South America, not a single unified product but a multi-brand distribution and integration platform. The portfolio includes: (1) DIAM cork closures (DIAM 30, 10, 5, 3, 2, Brio; MytiK for sparkling wines; Origine bio-based line) offering TCA-free technical corks with controlled oxygen transfer; (2) Seguin Moreau barrel products (Traditional line, Icône premium line, Element precision barrels, and Alternative oak products like Oenofirts, Oenochips, Oenostave); (3) Boisé premium oak wood products from PEFC-certified French forests; (4) Vivelys winemaking equipment (Dyostem maturity tracking, Cilyo oxygenation, Scalya monitoring, Visio micro-oxygenation); and (5) VinPilot comprehensive winery control systems (Pro temperature control, Brix sugar monitoring, RotoCap pump-over, Dryfog humidity, Radar level, Software management, Oxy oxygenation, Pulse-Air mixing, Venturi aeration, pSync pressure monitoring). The company integrates these complementary brands to provide complete winemaking solutions from grape to bottle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DIAM Technical Cork Closures A family of TCA-free technical cork closures (DIAM 30, 10, 5, 3, 2, Brio) manufactured using CO2 supercritical process for wines ranging from short conservation to 30+ year aging, with controlled oxygen transfer and a 1,000,000 euro warranty against TCA contamination. Sold to wineries and wine producers across South America.
• MytiK by DIAM Sparkling Wine Closures Technical cork closures (MytiK 3, 5, 10) engineered for sparkling wines with reduced oxygen transfer and specific OTR calibration for bottle-aged sparkling wine production. Sold to sparkling wine producers such as Rutini (Trumpeter), Catena Zapata (Áramos), Zuccardi (Alma 4), and Terranoble (Cencellada).
• Origine by DIAM Bio-Based Cork Closures Bio-based technical cork closures (Origine 5, 10, 30) made with natural materials such as beeswax and castor oil, designed for wineries prioritizing sustainability while maintaining controlled oxygen transfer for short to long aging. Sold to wineries seeking OK Biobased certified closures.
• Seguin Moreau Traditional Oak Barrels Traditional oak barrels from Seguin Moreau (QTT, Classic, Premium Selection, Caucase French oak, and Roble Americano American oak) for wine aging and flavor development. Sold to wineries seeking traditional barrel aging profiles.
• Seguin Moreau Icône Premium Barrels Premium Seguin Moreau barrel line Icône with specialized profiles (Élégance, Finesse, Synergie, Blanc) for distinct wine expressions and high-end wine aging requirements. Sold to premium wineries.
• Seguin Moreau Element Precision Barrels New precision barrel line launched in April 2025 by Seguin Moreau for premium red wines, offering three profiles (F1 fire bending, F2 refined fire bending, V1 steam bending with subtle toast) designed to preserve freshness, fruit expression and terroir identity. Sold to premium wineries.
• Seguin Moreau Oak Alternatives Alternative oak products from Seguin Moreau (Oenofirts, Oenochips, Exception, Oenostave, Oenoblock, Oenostick, Oenofinisher) for controlled oak influence without full barrel aging, available in multiple formats (chips, blocks, staves, sticks) for wineries seeking cost-effective oak character.
• Boisé Premium Oak Wood Products Premium enological oak wood products from Boisé (Origine, BF, BFP, AFR, SC, DC series, and Inspiration line) sourced from 100% PEFC-certified sustainably managed French oak forests for wine production and aging. Sold to wineries requiring traceable, sustainably certified oak.
• Vivelys Winemaking Equipment Winemaking equipment suite from Vivelys including Dyostem (grape maturity tracking), Cilyo (must oxygenation), Scalya (fermentation and aging monitoring), and Visio (micro-oxygenation) for harvest planning and wine production process control. Sold to wineries across South America.
• VinPilot Fermentation & Winery Control Systems Comprehensive fermentation and winery control system from VinPilot including VinPilot Pro (temperature control), Brix (sugar monitoring), RotoCap (pump-over), Dryfog (humidity control), Radar (tank level), Refrigeration Plates and CoolFlex Heat Exchanger (cooling), Software (winery management), Oxy (micro/macro-oxygenation), Pulse-Air (mixing), Venturi (aeration), and pSync (pressure monitoring). Sold to wineries for full process automation and remote monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• TCA guaranteed below 0.3 ng/L
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• Diam BouchagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Formal integration of Grupo Altasur into the global structure of Diam Bouchage in May 2026, after more than 20 years of partnership. This represents a significant expansion of the existing relationship, providing Altasur with direct access to DIAM's global R&D centers and technological innovations, while maintaining local operations and customer service.
• Seguin MoreaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive South American representative for Seguin Moreau barrel products, including the new Element barrel line, traditional barrels (QTT, Classic, Premium, Caucase), and alternative oak products (Oenofirst, Oenochips, etc.).
• VivelyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Vivelys winemaking equipment including Dyostem maturity tracking, Cilyo oxygenation, Scalya fermentation monitoring, Visio micro-oxygenation systems, and related technologies.
• BoisécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Boisé high-end enological woods from French forests, including Origin, BF, BFP, AFR, SC100, SC180XL, DC180, DC190, DC210, DC310, SCA, DCA products and Inspiration line.
• Trianon GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner in Brazil for distribution of enological products and organization of wine industry events such as the Premium Tasting Gala de Espumantes in São Paulo.
• Oeneo GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Diam Bouchage, Seguin Moreau, and Vivelys brands. Following the May 2026 integration, Grupo Altasur now operates as part of the Oeneo Group's global structure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Laffort: French-based enological products supplier (yeast, enzymes, tannins, fining agents) with global distribution to wineries. Similar to Altasur as a premium B2B enological supplier combining technical advisory with product distribution.
• Vinventions: Provider of wine closure solutions including Nomacorc plant-based closures and other wine packaging products. Directly competes with Altasur's DIAM cork franchise in the technical closure category globally.
• Enartis (Esseco Group): Manufacturer and global distributor of enological products including tannins, enzymes, yeast, and fermentation aids for wineries. Comparable to Altasur as a premium enological solutions provider serving wine producers through technical sales and advisory.
• MA Silva Corks: Portuguese cork manufacturer and global supplier of cork closures for the wine industry, with worldwide distribution. Comparable to Altasur as a multi-product cork supplier serving premium wineries across geographies.
• AEB Group: Manufacturer of enological equipment, fermentation aids, and cleaning solutions for the wine and beverage industry with global reach. Comparable to Altasur's Vivelys/VinPilot equipment distribution in serving wineries with process technology.
• Cork Supply Group: Global cork and closure supplier offering natural cork, technical cork, screw caps, and other wine packaging solutions. Closely comparable to Altasur's DIAM-based closure distribution business, particularly across the Americas and Europe.

Regional players

• Tonnellerie Ô (Tonnellerie de l'Adour / Nadalie): French cooper and oak products supplier to wineries across Europe and selected export markets. Comparable to Altasur's Seguin Moreau barrel and Boisé oak portfolio in the cooperage category, though primarily serving European customers rather than South America.

Broad incumbents

• Amorim Cork: World's largest cork manufacturer, supplying natural and technical cork closures to the global wine industry including South America. Direct competitor to Altasur's DIAM cork franchise; broader portfolio and scale make it the incumbent Altasur most directly competes against.
• Diam Bouchage: French manufacturer of DIAM technical cork closures using the patented CO2 supercritical process; the parent entity into which Grupo Altasur was integrated in 2026. Comparable as the supplier of the anchor product line Altasur distributes in South America.
• Oeneo Group: French group owning Diam Bouchage, Seguin Moreau, and Vivelys — the parent entity now encompassing Grupo Altasur. Comparable as the integrated enological solutions group combining closures, barrels, and equipment globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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