Weingut Stadt Krems

What Weingut Stadt Krems does

Weingut Stadt Krems is a historic Austrian wine estate founded in 1452 and operated as Weingut Stadt Krems GmbH from a single site at Stadtgraben 11, 3500 Krems an der Donau, in the Kremstal wine region of Lower Austria. It produces a hierarchical portfolio of white wines — most prominently Riesling and Grüner Veltliner — organized under the Kremstal DAC classification system: regional Niederösterreich wines, Gebietswein (district) and Ortswein (village) tiers, and premium 1ÖTW Erste Lage single-vineyard wines from classified sites including Ried Schreck, Ried Wachtberg, Ried Lindberg, Ried Weinzierlberg, and Ried Grillenparz. The estate is a member of Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (ÖTW) and certified by Nachhaltig Austria for sustainable viticulture.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market centered on a proprietary Wix/Snipcart e-commerce shop with international shipping to Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary, supplemented by self-pickup for Krems-area customers and international partner referrals for other markets. A second revenue line, wine tourism, runs through the Taste Krems partner program offering on-site tours and experiences. Ancillary offerings include gift packaging, mixed-case packages, aged library wines, and a "Last Bottles" section. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; payment is processed via Mollie, Stripe, and Klarna (BNPL), with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and eps-Überweisung accepted.

Customer acquisition is digital-first, combining Facebook and Instagram organic social, an email newsletter, and tourism-driven on-site engagement. The estate has built critical credibility through Falstaff's Winemaker of the Year 2020 award to Fritz Miesbauer, and recent 97-point (A la Carte Weinguide 2025) and 96-point (James Suckling) scores for the 2023 Ried Schreck Riesling. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors or parent entity, headcount is in the 11–50 band, and no mobile apps, public APIs, or proprietary technology platforms beyond the standard e-commerce stack are operated.

Name

Weingut Stadt Krems

Legal name

Weingut Stadt Krems GmbH

Website

https://weingutstadtkrems.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weingut Stadt Krems is a historic Austrian winery founded in 1452 in Krems an der Donau, producing premium Kremstal DAC Riesling and Grüner Veltliner from classified 1ÖTW single-vineyard sites and selling direct-to-consumer across seven European countries plus wine tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

Keywords

• Austrian white wines
• Kremstal DAC wines
• Single vineyard Riesling
• Grüner Veltliner wine
• Wine tourism tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Klosterneuburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through proprietary e-commerce web shop. Customers purchase wines online with international shipping or local pickup in Krems.
2. Wine Tourism: Revenue from visitor experiences and wine tours through the Taste Krems program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Weingut Stadt Krems is a historic Austrian winery (founded 1452) that produces and sells a hierarchical portfolio of white wines from the Kremstal DAC region, including Riesling and Grüner Veltliner from classified 1ÖTW Erste Lage single-vineyard sites (Ried Schreck, Ried Wachtberg, Ried Lindberg, Ried Weinzierlberg, Ried Grillenparz). The winery sells direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce webshop with international shipping across Central Europe, supplemented by aged library wines, mixed case packages, gift packaging, and Taste Krems visitor tours.

Product overview

Weingut Stadt Krems is a historic Austrian winery (founded 1452) operating as a city-owned wine estate in Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria. The winery produces a hierarchical portfolio of wines under the Kremstal DAC appellation system: entry-level Niederösterreich wines, Gebietswein (regional) and Ortswein (village) Kremstal DAC classifications, and premium 1ÖTW Erste Lage (First Growth) single vineyard wines from classified sites including Ried Schreck, Ried Wachtberg, Ried Lindberg, Ried Weinzierlberg, and Ried Grillenparz. Beyond still wines, the portfolio includes specialty offerings such as aged library wines (Gereifte Weine), gift packaging services (Schön verpackt), mixed case packages (Pakete), and visitor tour experiences (Taste Krems). The winery sells direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce platform and ships internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1ÖTW Lage Riedenwein Kremstal DAC (Erste Lage) Premium single-vineyard wines from 1ÖTW Erste Lage (First Growth) vineyards classified by Österreichische Traditionsweingüter, the highest quality tier in the winery's portfolio. Produced primarily from Riesling and Grüner Veltliner grapes sourced from classified Kremstal DAC sites.
• Ortswein Kremstal DAC Village-level wines from Kremstal DAC, representing a step up in quality hierarchy from regional wines and showcasing terroir expression at the village level.
• Gebietswein Kremstal DAC Regional wines bearing the Kremstal DAC designation, representing the broader Kremstal wine region.
• Niederösterreich Weine Entry-level regional wines from Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), representing the base tier of the winery's portfolio.
• Lössterrassen Wines from the Löss terraces vineyard sites, representing wines grown on loess soils in the Kremstal region.
• Gereifte Weine (Rare & Mature) Aged and rare wines from library stocks, offering mature vintages for collectors seeking older bottle age.
• Sortenallerlei (Other Grape Varieties) Wines from other grape varieties including Chardonnay and Gelber Muskateller, expanding the portfolio beyond the flagship Austrian varieties.
• Pakete (Mixed Cases) Pre-selected mixed case packages of wines offered for gifting or for customers exploring the portfolio across tiers.
• Schön verpackt (Gifts & Wraps) Gift packaging and wrapping services for wine purchases, providing presentation-ready options.
• Taste Krems Tour Visitor experience and tour booking service at the winery delivered through the Taste Krems program, providing on-site tasting and educational engagement at the historic Krems estate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97 points from A la Carte Weinguide 2025 for 2023 Ried Schreck
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TraditionsweingütercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Traditionsweingüter (Traditional Wine Estates), an association of historic Austrian wine producers committed to producing highest quality wines from traditional vineyard sites.
• Nachhaltig AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified by Nachhaltig Austria for sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices.
• Taste KremscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWine tourism partner offering visitor experiences and tours at the winery.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weingut Emmerich Knoll: Wachau-based ÖTW member producing Smaragd-tier Riesling and Grüner Veltliner from steep single-vineyard sites. Highly comparable premium Austrian white-wine specialist with similar DTC and export patterns.
• Weingut Rudi Pichler: Wachau producer (ÖTW member) operating on a similarly small scale, focused on Smaragd Riesling and Veltliner from Wösendorf vineyards. Highly comparable in scale, premium positioning, and export-driven business model.
• Weingut Hirsch: Kamptal DAC producer (ÖTW member) specializing in Riesling and Grüner Veltliner from classified single vineyards. Comparable tier, certification, and direct-to-consumer distribution across Austrian/German-speaking markets.
• Winzer Krems: Dominant producer based in Krems itself, operating the Sandgrube 13 cellar — the closest geographic and appellation peer to Weingut Stadt Krems. Both focus on Kremstal DAC white wines with structured regional-to-single-vineyard portfolios and DTC distribution, though Winzer Krems operates at significantly larger scale.
• Weingut Bründlmayer: Flagship Kamptal DAC producer and longtime ÖTW Traditionsweingüter member, focused on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from classified single vineyards. Highly comparable business model: Austrian white-wine specialist, ÖTW membership, international DTC, premium pricing.
• Dr. Loosen: German Mosel estate renowned for premium single-vineyard Riesling with global DTC and travel-retail distribution. Comparable business model — historic family estate, premium tier of one white varietal, prominent critic scores (e.g., from James Suckling), and international DTC.
• Weingut F.X. Pichler: Top Wachau DAC producer (ÖTW member) focusing on Smaragd-tier Riesling and Veltliner from single-vineyard sites. Comparable in pursuit of premium Austrian whites with critic-driven reputation and structured single-vineyard portfolio.
• Weingut Tement: Südsteiermark (Styria) DAC producer and ÖTW member, focused on premium single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and Morillon. Comparable ÖTW membership, premium Austrian white-wine positioning, and DTC distribution.
• Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg: Historic Kamptal DAC estate and founding ÖTW member, producing tiered DAC wines up to Erste Lage quality. Comparable in heritage (castle ownership), ÖTW certification, single-vineyard portfolio structure, and DTC/traditional distribution mix.

Regional players

• Weingut Stadt Land Fluss (collective): Austrian wine-grower collectives producing Kremstal-region regional and village-tier wines. Less premium-focused but directly competing with the entry-level Niederösterreich and Gebietswein tiers of Stadt Krems' portfolio on price.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WeingutStadtKrems
• Instagraminstagram.com/weingut_stadt_krems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weingut-stadt-krems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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