What Celler De Capcanes does

Celler de Capçanes is a Catalan wine cooperative (SCCL – Societat Cooperativa Catalana Limitada) founded in 1933 in Capçanes, Tarragona, within the Montsant DO of Spain. The entity groups approximately 100 member families who together cultivate around 200–250 hectares of vineyard across four distinct soil types — limestone, clay, slate (llicorella) and sand — which the winery leverages for terroir-specific bottlings such as the La Nit de les Garnatxes series. Its portfolio spans more than 50 SKUs organized into young, oak-aged, single-vineyard, old-vine, kosher, low-alcohol, sparkling (Cava), traditional (Ranci, Mistela, Vermut), bag-in-box, organic and olive-oil categories, with flagship labels including Cabrida (100% Garnacha from 60–110-year-old vines) and Els Pájaros (100% Cariñena, old vines).

Production is anchored by traditional winemaking with modern techniques — selective harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and aging in French oak foudre — and the cooperative has continuously produced certified kosher wines under strict rabbinical supervision since 1995 (notably the Peraj Ha'abib and Flor de Primavera lines), which represent approximately 5% of total output and are sold internationally. Critical acclaim is broad, with 90+ point scores from Tim Atkin MW, James Suckling, Decanter, Vinous, Andreas Larsson and Gilbert & Gaillard, and medals from Frankfurt International Trophy, Berliner Wine Trophy, Catavinum and MUNDUS VINI between 2024 and 2026.

The business model combines wholesale distribution to national and international markets (with a dedicated export manager, Jürgen Wagner), a national field-sales team (Vanessa Diaz Meyer, Xavier Castellet), direct sales and wine tourism at the winery (four tasting tiers from €25 to €80 per person plus a 360° virtual tour), and event-driven trade activity (Barcelona Wine Week, Top Drop Canada, USA fairs). Customer segments include HORECA, international wine distributors and retailers, wine tourists and end consumers, plus kosher-certified establishments and Jewish communities globally. Anna Rovira serves as Technical Director and the cooperative operates with 11–50 paid employees while the producer base is the 100-family membership.

Name

Celler De Capcanes

Legal name

Celler de Capçanes SCCL

Website

https://cellercapcanes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Celler de Capçanes is a 1933-founded Catalan wine cooperative (SCCL) in Montsant DO producing 50-plus terroir-driven wines from indigenous Garnacha and Cariñena, including a pioneering kosher range since 1995, serving HORECA, international distributors, and wine tourists through multi-channel direct, wholesale and on-site sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wineries (31213)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Wine production
• Kosher wines
• Wine tourism
• Olive oil production
• Cooperative winery

Headquarters

HQ city

Falset

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of still wines, cava, and olive oil to consumers visiting the winery, as well as wholesale distribution to national and international markets through a network of distributors and export channels.
2. Wine Tourism & Tastings: Revenue from guided winery visits and wine tasting experiences offered at the cellar, including specialized tastings such as Capçanes tasting, 4 terroir wines, Premium tasting, Kosher tasting, and Kosher Super Premium tasting.
3. Kosher Wine Production: Production of kosher-certified wines (Peraj Ha'abib, Flor de Primavera, Peraj Petita) representing approximately 5% of total production, sold to international kosher markets under strict rabbinical supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Celler de Capçanes is a cooperative winery founded in 1933 in Capçanes, Tarragona (Spain) that produces and sells wines under DO Montsant and DO Catalunya, alongside olive oil. Its portfolio spans entry-level, terroir-driven, single-vineyard, old-vine, low-alcohol, sparkling (Cava), fortified and kosher wines. The cooperative also operates wine tourism experiences (guided tastings and winery tours) and exports internationally.

Product overview

Celler de Capçanes is a cooperative winery founded in 1933 in Capçanes, Tarragona, producing wines under the DO Montsant and DO Catalunya appellations. The portfolio includes: (1) Entry-level Mas Donís and Mas Collet ranges in white, rosé, and red; (2) Terroir-focused wines including La Nit de les Garnatxes from four distinct soil types (Sand, Clay, Limestone, Slate), Costers del Gravet, and single-vineyard Cabrida; (3) Old vine expressions like Els Pájaros (Cariñena) and Vimblanc; (4) Kosher wines including Peraj Ha'abib, Peraj Petita, and Flor de Primavera series; (5) Low-alcohol options (Sense Cap VN/O, Flor de Maig 5.5); (6) Cava sparkling wines; (7) Fortified wines (Vermut, Ranci, Mistela); (8) Olive oil from Mas Donis estate; and (9) Wine tourism services including tastings and 360° virtual tours. The winery is distinguished by its diverse terroir expression across limestone, slate, clay, and sandy soils, and its leadership in kosher wine production since 1995.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mas Donís Range Entry-level young wines in White, Rosé and Red styles from the Mas Donís estate, including a special selection aged in French oak, for everyday consumers.
• Mas Collet Entry-level red blend recognized among the best Spanish wines under 10 euros, for value-oriented wine consumers.
• La Nit de les Garnatxes (Taller de Terroirs) Single-terroir Garnacha series showcasing four distinct soil types (Sand, Clay, Limestone, Slate), each expressing the minerality of its terroir, aimed at wine enthusiasts.
• Costers del Gravet Premium red blend of Cabernet, Garnacha and Cariñena, for connoisseurs and gourmet consumers.
• Cabrida (Single Vineyard Range) 100% Garnacha monovarietal from centenary vineyards (60-110 years), aged 12 months in new French oak foudre, including the single-vineyard Cabrida Calissa expression, for collectors and premium wine consumers.
• Els Pájaros 100% Cariñena from old vines (75-110 years) aged 12 months in 3000L French foudres, the winery's award-winning flagship old-vine red, for premium and collector consumers.
• Vimblanc Unfortified Garnacha Blanca with extended aging under flor yeast, a unique old-vine white wine for enthusiasts and sommeliers.
• Kosher Wine Range (Peraj Ha'abib, Peraj Petita, Flor de Primavera) Kosher-certified wine range produced under strict rabbinical supervision, including Peraj Ha'abib (Cabernet/Cariñena/Garnacha blend), Peraj Petita (Red/White/Rosé) and Flor de Primavera series (White Garnacha Blanca, Pinot Noir, Samsó), for Jewish communities and kosher-certified establishments worldwide.
• Low Alcohol Wines (Sense Cap VN/O and Flor de Maig 5.5) Low-alcohol wine series including Flor de Maig 5.5 (5.5% ABV, Blanc and Rosat) and Sense Cap VN/O (white and rosé), for consumers seeking lower-alcohol options.
• Cava Sense Cap Sparkling Cava produced under the DO Cava designation in Cuvée Reserva style, for sparkling-wine consumers and HORECA.
• Traditional/Specialty Wines (Ranci, Vermut, Mistela, Garnatxa Dolça, Pansal, Cap Sentit Orange) Traditional and specialty wines including Ranci, Vermut (red and white), Mistela, Garnatxa Dolça, the historic Pansal white, and Cap Sentit Orange skin-contact wine, for enthusiasts of traditional Catalan wine styles.
• Mas Donis Olive Oil Olive oil produced at the Mas Donís estate, sold through the winery's channels to consumers and HORECA.
• Wine Tours and Tastings Guided winery tours and tasting experiences (Cata Capçanes, Premium, Kosher, Super Premium Kosher), priced per person with group discounts, for tourists and wine enthusiasts visiting Capçanes.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VilavinitecaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVilaviniteca, a prestigious wine merchant, hosted the 'La Música del Vi' event where Celler de Capçanes participated, showcasing their wines to trade and consumer audiences in Spain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España): Major Spanish wine group with diversified portfolio across regions; competes in HORECA and export channels, offering buyers a one-stop alternative to a single-DO cooperative like Capçanes.
• Bodegas Torres: Large incumbent Spanish wine producer with extensive Garnacha/Cariñena portfolio across multiple DOs including Priorat; competes for the same shelf space in export markets but with vastly broader scale and distribution.

Direct peers

• Clos Mogador: Priorat-based premium producer of Garnacha/Cariñena blends with strong international critic scores; competes head-to-head for export distributors and premium HORECA placements.
• Baron Herzog Wine Cellars: Major US kosher wine producer with extensive rabbinical supervision; most direct competitor to Capçanes' Peraj Ha'abib/Flor de Primavera kosher line for shelf space in kosher retail and export markets.
• Bodega La Consulta (Dominio de Pingus / PSI): Spanish producer of terroir-driven Garnacha and Cariñena-based reds in nearby regions; competes for similar sommelier, export, and HORECA customers seeking premium Iberian reds.
• Celler Vall Llach: Catalan cooperative-style producer in Priorat focused on old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena; directly competes for critical acclaim, export buyers, and on-premise placements against Capçanes' premium SKUs.
• Recaredo: Catalan producer of terroir-expressive still and sparkling wines (Corpinnat); comparable craft positioning, family/estate ownership structure, and emphasis on indigenous varieties and critical scoring.
• Celler Mas Doix: Priorat-based winery specializing in old-vine Cariñena and Garnacha with terroir-focused single-vineyard wines; comparable premium positioning, distribution channels, and critical-recognition strategy.

Regional players

• Bodega El Grifo: Oldest winery in Spain (1775) on Lanzarote; comparable small cooperative/heritage producer profile with strong wine tourism and direct sales channel mix, though geographically distant from Catalonia.
• Bodegas y Viñedos Pablo Morete: Small Spanish producer of terroir-driven Garnacha and Cariñena wines with export focus; comparable in size, product mix, and target customer (independent wine shops, sommelier accounts).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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