LAHOFER

What LAHOFER does

LAHOFER (legal name: Vinařství LAHOFER, a.s.) is a privately held Czech joint-stock winery headquartered in Dobšice near Znojmo in South Moravia. Founded in 2003, the company operates approximately 430–530 hectares of wholly-owned vineyards exclusively within the Znojmo wine sub-region, placing it among the five largest grape growers in the Czech Republic. Annual group production is approximately 800,000–1,000,000 bottles of predicate and appellation wines across 50-plus grape varieties, including Grüner Veltliner (Veltlínské zelené, 55 ha), Riesling (Ryzlink rýnský), Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc (Rulandské bílé), Müller Thurgau, and St. Laurent (Svatovavřinecké). The group also encompasses Vinařství HANZEL, Vinařství WALDBERG, the Vinotrh.cz e-commerce platform, and Hotel LAHOFER in Znojmo.

The company's core technology stack is physical rather than digital: modern winemaking assets including stainless steel tanks, concrete tanks (BETON), wooden barrels (DŘEVO), and Georgian-style kvevri clay amphorae for the WAVE KVEVRI line. A new architecturally significant production and visitor facility designed by Chybík+Krištof opened in June 2020 on the U Hájku vineyard slope, housing production, administration, the LAHOtěka tasting center, and an outdoor amphitheater used for the Hudba na vinicích concert series and Vlnobytí cultural festival. The portfolio spans entry-level (BASE, MLADÁ), core (STANDARD, LAHOFERka rosé), appellation-certified VOC Znojmo (including the Královská řada royal tier), the premium WAVE line, sparkling wines (BUBBLES), French-finished reds (LAHOFER.fr), and gift formats (Six Shooter, Wine Advent Calendar).

LAHOFER operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and experience-driven business model. Primary revenue comes from bottled wine sales through the on-site LAHOtěka, Vinotrh.cz e-commerce, retail partners, and the Enotéka znojemských vín showcase in Znojmo. Ancillary revenue streams include paid tasting experiences (Wednesday tour with 6 samples at 290 CZK, sunset tastings at Rajská vineyard), ticketed cultural events (VIP concert tickets at 3,999 CZK), and Hotel LAHOFER hospitality. Pricing spans 119 CZK (entry-level Mladá vína) to 990 CZK (premium Pálava výběr z bobulí 2021). Customer segments are B2C individuals, domestic wholesale trade (restaurants, hotels, wine shops), and wine tourists visiting South Moravia. Group revenue is approximately 90 million CZK annually, supported by ~100 employees across the LAHOFER group.

Name

LAHOFER

Legal name

Vinařství LAHOFER, a.s.

Website

https://lahofer.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LAHOFER is a Czech winery in Dobšice (Znojmo region) producing roughly 800,000–1,000,000 bottles annually from 430–530 hectares of owned vineyards, selling to consumers via on-site LAHOtěka tastings, Vinotrh.cz e-commerce, wholesale, and wine tourism events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Bars (CRANACAE)

Keywords

• Wine production
• Viticulture
• Wine tourism
• Sparkling wine production
• Vineyard management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dobsice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Bottle Sales: Sale of bottled wines across multiple product lines (BASE, STANDARD, VOC ZNOJMO, WAVE, LAHOFER.fr, MLADÝ+MLADÁ, BUBBLES) through on-site LAHOtéka, e-commerce (Vinotrh.cz), and retail partners. Primary revenue stream.
2. Wine Tourism & Tastings: On-site tasting experiences (Wednesday tasting with tour at 290 Kč, sunset tastings at Rajská vineyard, seasonal tasting stands at Rajská and Lampelberg). Visitor center LAHOtéka generates revenue from wine by the glass and bottle.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from ticketed concerts and festivals held at the winery (Hudba na vinicích series, Vlnobytí festival, KollerFest, VIP concert experiences at 3,999 Kč per ticket).
4. Hospitality (Hotel LAHOFER): Hotel LAHOFER at Veselá 13, Znojmo provides accommodation services as part of the group ecosystem, cross-selling wine experiences to guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LAHOFER (Vinařství LAHOFER, a.s.) produces premium Czech wines from 430+ hectares of owned vineyards exclusively in the Znojmo wine sub-region, manufacturing approximately 800,000 bottles annually across multiple product tiers (BASE, STANDARD, VOC Znojmo, WAVE, BUBBLES). The company operates wine tourism through its LAHOtéka visitor center, seasonal tasting stands at Rajská and Lampelberg vineyards, Hotel LAHOFER, and cultural events including the Hudba na vinicích concert series.

Product overview

LAHOFER is a Czech winery producing approximately 800,000 bottles of quality and premium wines annually from 430 hectares of owned vineyards exclusively in the Znojmo wine sub-region. The product portfolio includes core varietal lines (LAHOFER, LAHOFERka, STANDARD, BASE), premium experimental lines (WAVE with ART/BETON/KVEVRI/YOUTH sub-lines), appellation-certified VOC Znojmo wines including the Královská řada royal tier, sparkling wines (BUBBLES including Charmat and Frizzante, plus imported Italian Prosecco), and gift sets (Six Shooter, advent calendars). Wine experiences are delivered through the LAHOtéka visitor center, Hotel LAHOFER, Enotéka znojemských vín, and outdoor tasting stands at Rajská and Lampelberg vineyards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BASE: Entry-level wine line with classic varieties
• VOC ZNOJMO
• WAVE
• LAHOFER.fr
• BUBBLES

Products and services

• LAHOFER BASE wines Entry-level varietal wine line offering approachable quality expressions of classic Czech grape varieties such as Müller Thurgau, Veltlínské zelené, and Ryzlink rýnský. Targeted at everyday wine consumers.
• LAHOFER STANDARD wines Core wine range featuring classic varietal wines from estate vineyards, including appellation and quality classifications across multiple Czech grape varieties.
• VOC Znojmo appellation wines Wines certified under the VOC Znojmo (Wine of Origin Znojmo) protected designation system, including Ryzlink rýnský, Veltlínské zelené, Sauvignon, and Cuvée Rajská. Appellation wines from the Znojmo sub-region.
• Královská řada VOC Znojmo (Royal Tier) Premium Royal tier of VOC Znojmo wines aged in acacia barrels from the Znojmo region (Znojemsko), representing the highest quality expression of regional terroir.
• WAVE premium wine line Premium wine series using innovative winemaking methods including concrete tanks (BETON), wooden barrels (DŘEVO), Georgian clay amphorae (KVEVRI), and experimental techniques by young technologists (YOUTH). Includes WAVE ART, WAVE YOUTH, WAVE KVEVRI, and WAVE BETON sub-lines.
• LAHOFERka (Rosé)

Quantifiable outcome

• Vinařství roku 2020 and 2021 – winner in the large winery category (>250,000 liters/year)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chybík+Krištof (architectural studio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Brno-based architectural firm Chybík+Krištof designed the new LAHOFER winery building opened in June 2020. The wave-shaped design integrates production, administration, and visitor facilities into a landmark structure that has received international recognition (MIPIM Awards finalist, Stavba roku competitor) and serves as a major marketing asset.
• xticket.czminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorxticket.cz is the official ticketing platform for LAHOFER events including the Hudba na vinicích concert series, KollerFest, and other cultural events at the winery.
• Vinotrh.czcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVinotrh.cz is the primary e-commerce platform for LAHOFER wines and partner winery products (HANZEL, WALDBERG), handling online orders, ticket sales for tastings, and gift product sales. Operated as part of the LAHOFER group.
• Vinařství HANZELcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVinařství HANZEL is a sister winery within the LAHOFER group, producing wines at a separate facility in Hostěradice near the Volné pole vineyard. Products sold alongside LAHOFER wines at LAHOtéka and via Vinotrh.cz. Shares joint invoicing and marketing under the LAHOFER group umbrella since 2021.
• Vinařství WALDBERGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVinařství WALDBERG is a partner winery within the LAHOFER group. Its products (including Královská řada VOC Znojmo wines) are sold at LAHOtéka and via Vinotrh.cz. Part of joint LAHOFER group marketing and sales since 2021.
• VOC Znojmo (Wine of Origin Znojmo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVOC Znojmo is the protected designation system for wines from the Znojmo wine sub-region. LAHOFER produces multiple VOC-certified wines (Cuvée Rajská, Sauvignon VOC, Ryzlink rýnský VOC, Veltlínské zelené VOC) and participates in VOC Znojmo festivals and the Vinobus tourism circuit.
• Vinobus (VOC Znojmo route)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVinobus is a wine tourism bus route covering 14 stops across the Znojmo wine region with 20 wineries. LAHOFER is a regular stop on the route, bringing wine tourists directly to the winery from May through October.
• Hotel LAHOFERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel LAHOFER at Veselá 13 in Znojmo is a boutique hotel operated as part of the LAHOFER group. It cross-sells wine experiences, serves as an alternative venue for rained-out outdoor events, and provides hospitality services for winery visitors.
• VOGUE CzechoslovakiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVOGUE Czechoslovakia shot designer Zuzana Kubíčková's fashion collection at the LAHOFER winery in May 2020, generating significant media coverage and positioning the winery as a high-end cultural destination.
• Sonnentor (spice supplier)minorOthersSonnentor provides mulling spice for the LAHOFER winter wine gift set (Zimní sada 6+1 featuring Merlot from LAHOFER.fr line).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habánské sklepy: Major Moravian wine producer with significant vineyard area in the Slovácko sub-region, offering predicate wines across multiple price tiers. Comparable large-scale Czech winery with broad domestic distribution.
• Templářské sklepy Čejkovice: Large Moravian winery located in historic Templar cellars in Čejkovice, producing a broad portfolio of varietal and appellation wines. Comparable scale, premium positioning, and wine tourism component.
• Vinařství HANZEL: Sister winery within the LAHOFER group, producing wines from the Hostěradice area near the Volné pole vineyard. Shares joint marketing, invoicing, and distribution with LAHOFER, making it the closest operational peer.
• Château Bzenec: Historic Czech/Moravian wine producer with significant vineyard holdings and an emphasis on quality predicate wines. Comparable mid-large winery profile with similar export ambitions and product breadth.
• Vinařství Mikrosvín Mikulov: One of the largest privately owned Czech wineries, based in Mikulov (Moravia). Comparable scale and Moravian terroir focus, producing predicate wines with significant international recognition and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Znovín Znojmo: Major Znojmo-region wine cooperative/winery with extensive vineyard holdings, producing a wide range of varietal wines. Direct geographic competitor in the same appellation, with overlapping product portfolio and similar domestic distribution model.
• Vinselekt Michlovský: Czech winery led by a renowned winemaker, focused on premium-quality Moravian wines with international recognition. Comparable in scale and positioning to LAHOFER's WAVE and VOC Znojmo tiers.
• Víno Mikulov (Moravín): Wine cooperative from the Mikulov region with substantial vineyard holdings and a broad product range. Comparable to LAHOFER in Moravian terroir focus, though typically at a different volume/quality tier.
• Vinařství WALDBERG: Partner winery in the LAHOFER group selling Královská řada VOC Znojmo wines through the same Vinotrh.cz and LAHOtěka channels. Closely comparable Znojmo-region producer operating under a shared commercial umbrella.

Broad incumbents

• Bohemia Sekt: Czech Republic's dominant sparkling wine producer and largest wine company by volume. While focused on sparkling rather than still wines, it competes for the same domestic Czech consumer and HoReCa shelf space as LAHOFER and dwarfs it in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vinastvilahofer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lahofer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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