What Domenis1898 does

Domenis1898 is a fourth-generation, family-owned Italian distillery founded in 1898 in Cividale del Friuli (UNESCO World Heritage Site), producing approximately 500,000 bottles per year of grappa, gin, liqueurs, vermouth, brandy-style spirits, and non-alcoholic amaro from ~3,000 tonnes of grape marc annually sourced from 300+ Friulian wineries. The company's core technology is a patented discontinuous copper pot still system comprising eight alembics operating with low-temperature direct steam distillation (just above 100°C), combined with proprietary master-distiller cut techniques refined over four generations. Product architecture spans multiple sub-brands — Tradizione, Storica (flagship since 1986), Secolo (ultra-premium 60°), Blanc e Neri single-varietal, Luce di Uve, Futura (modern low-ABV), Trittico (mixology), VEGAN (Vegan Society and CCPB certified), and Dombay — with the only Kosher-certified grappa in Italy as a sector-exclusive. The company is also the only Italian producer of Kosher-certified grappa and holds Vegan Society and CCPB organic certifications.

Domenis1898 operates a hybrid revenue model spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce (shop.domenis1898.com), a quarterly subscription service (DOMBox with six tiers), an on-site showroom at the Cividale del Friuli headquarters, specialty retail and on-trade distribution across Europe, and a private label/contract manufacturing service for external brands (Friulian Angel, Gin Nero, Italian Botanist). Pricing ranges from entry-level grappa (Tradizione 40°) to ultra-premium (Secolo, LA120 anniversary decanter), with subscription boxes priced in the €120-300+ range. The customer base is diversified across discerning premium spirits consumers, mixology professionals and home cocktail enthusiasts, kosher and organic consumers, and B2B private label partners — with no publicly named anchor customers or concentration in a single segment.

The company is currently led by Cristina Domenis (fourth generation) as Production Manager and Maître de Chai, holds a doctorate in Food Biotechnology, and is recognized internationally via 100+ awards across IWSC, Frankfurt International Trophy, Falstaff, and other competitions. The privately held SRL (corporate tax ID IT02833620301) has 11-50 employees, no external institutional investment, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Domenis1898

Legal name

DOMENIS1898 SRL

Website

https://domenis1898.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Domenis1898 is a fourth-generation Italian family distillery founded in 1898 in Cividale del Friuli, producing patented copper-pot-still grappa, gin, liqueurs, vermouth, and non-alcoholic amaro for premium consumers, mixologists, and B2B private label clients via DTC e-commerce, subscription, and on-trade channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cividale Del Friuli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits and Grappa Product Sales: Direct consumer sales through the company's e-commerce shop (shop.domenis1898.com) and subscription box service (DOMBox). Products include grappa, gin, liqueurs, vermouth, and spirits across multiple price tiers from mass market to ultra-premium.
2. Subscription Box (DOMBox): Quarterly subscription boxes delivered to consumers featuring curated selections of Domenis1898 products, with the first box shipped immediately and subsequent boxes in April, July, October, and January.
3. Private Label Production: The company produces private label spirits for other brands, including products such as Friulian Angel, Gin Nero, and Italian Botanist.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Domenis1898 is a historic Italian distillery that produces and sells grappa, gin, liqueurs, vermut, and brandy-style spirits distilled from fresh grape marc sourced from over 300 Friulian wineries using a patented discontinuous copper pot still system. The company sells its own branded products directly to consumers through an e-commerce shop and DOMBox subscription service, and produces private-label spirits for other brands.

Product overview

Domenis1898 is a traditional Italian distillery founded in 1898 in Cividale del Friuli (UNESCO World Heritage site), producing a comprehensive portfolio of spirits centered around grappa. The product portfolio consists of multiple distinct lines: (1) Tradizione - classic artisan grappas at varying ABV (40°, 45°, 50°), including aged versions; (2) Storica - the flagship grappa brand launched in 1986 with numerous variants (Bianca, Nera, Nera Bio, Riserva, Barrique Millesimata, Cognac Cask, Verde, Sambuca, Amaro, UVE); (3) Secolo - ultra-premium 60° grappa honoring the founder; (4) Blanc e Neri di Domenis - single-varietal grappas from notable Friulian grape varieties (Chardonnay, Moscato, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon, Cabernet, Refosco, Schioppettino); (5) Luce di Uve - grappa line featuring grape varieties including Malvasia, Prosecco, Refosco, Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo; (6) Futura - modern spirits targeting contemporary moderate alcohol consumption (Futura12 at 38°, Futura36 at 36°, Futura Barrique, Sambuca, Gubana, plus Bio variants Aghemîl, Grappa alla Ruta, Prativa); (7) Trittico - mixology-oriented spirits including gins (DOT GIN, Ginrose, Cividât), liqueurs (Bergamot, Cirasa, D_OMEN, Mint & Honey, Noten, Queen Mary, Shades of Orange), and vermuts (1898 Vermut Blanc, Ros, Rosé); (8) VEGAN - certified vegan/organic line (Grappa, Blueberry, Cocoa, Hazel); (9) Dombay - brandy-style spirits (Classic, Cherry, Choco); (10) Sliwovitz - plum aquavit; (11) LA120 - 120th anniversary premium blend; (12) Domenis Gold Edition and I III RE premium lines; (13) Private Label custom production; (14) DOMBox subscription service; and (15) Gift packages and merchandise. The company also produces Kosher-certified products and biological line products. Production uses discontinuous copper alembic stills with direct steam distillation, processing approximately 3,000 tonnes of raw material annually into about 500,000 bottles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trittico: Spirits product line expressly conceived for mixology, including vermouths, liqueurs, bitter, gin, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Storica
• Secolo Domenis
• Futura
• Tradizione
• Luce di Uve
• Blanc e Neri di Domenis
• Geometrie
• VEGAN
• LADY Domenis
• DOMBAY
• LA120

Products and services

• Tradizione grappa line Classic grappa line produced from selected fresh marc using traditional copper alembic distillation with low-temperature steam, available in Tradizione 40°, 45°, 50°, and aged variants (Tradizione 40° invecchiata). Targets traditional Italian spirits consumers.
• Storica grappa line Flagship grappa line launched in 1986 that established Domenis as a premium spirits leader, including multiple variants (Bianca, Nera, Nera Bio, Riserva, Barrique Millesimata, Cognac Cask, Verde, Sambuca, Amaro, UVE).
• Secolo ultra-premium grappa Ultra-premium 60° grappa paying homage to founder Pietro Domenis, including Secolo and Secolo Barrique Millesimata aged variants for the top tier of connoisseur consumers.
• Blanc e Neri di Domenis single-varietal grappas Single-varietal grappa line from notable Friulian grape varieties (Chardonnay, Moscato, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon, Cabernet, Refosco, Schioppettino) including aged Riserva versions, capturing terroir-driven varietal character.
• Luce di Uve grappa line Grappa line featuring single-varietal distillates from Friulian grape varieties including Malvasia, Prosecco, Refosco, Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo, plus aged Invecchiata variants.
• Futura modern spirits line Modern spirits line with lower-ABV distillates (Futura12 at 38°, Futura36 at 36°), Futura Barrique, Futura Sambuca, plus Bio-certified variants Aghemèl (honey grappa liqueur), Grappa alla Ruta, and Prativa.
• Trittico mixology line Mixology-focused spirits line including gins (DOT GIN, Ginrose, Cividât), liqueurs (Bergamot, Cirasa, D_OMEN, Mint & Honey, Noten, Queen Mary, Shades of Orange), bitter (BOTANIC BITTER), vermut (1898 Vermut Blanc, Ros, Rosé), and alcohol-free alternatives (DOMAZ).
• Cividât territorial gin 42° territorial gin from the Geometrie line expressing the unique characteristics of Cividale del Friuli, awarded Grand Gold at Frankfurt International Trophy.
• VEGAN certified product line Certified vegan and organic spirits line (Vegan Society UK and CCPB certified) including VEGAN Grappa, Blueberry liqueur, Cocoa liqueur, and Hazel liqueur for vegan and environmentally conscious consumers.
• Dombay brandy-style line Brandy-style spirits line including Dombay Classic, Dombay Cherry, and Dombay Choco variants for dessert and after-dinner occasions.
• Sliwovitz plum aquavit Plum aquavit produced from fermented finest plums with intense sweet almond perfume and persistent fruity sensation, expanding the distillery's portfolio into fruit spirits.
• LA120 anniversary premium grappa Premium 120th anniversary blend celebrating four-generation heritage, featuring a selection of the best aged grappas presented in a limited-edition decanter.
• Domenis I III RE premium single-varietal line Premium single-varietal grappa line featuring I Tre Re (Refosco, Ribolla Gialla, Schioppettino) plus Domenis Special Edition Picolit in elegant packaging for top-tier connoisseurs and gifting.
• Private Label custom production service Bespoke private label spirits production for external brands, leveraging the company's patented distillation capabilities and 300+ winery sourcing network; produced brands include Friulian Angel, Gin Nero, and Italian Botanist.
• DOMBox subscription service Quarterly subscription box service delivering curated selections of Domenis1898 products with six tiers (Al Gin Non Si Comanda, Classico e Moderno, Domenis Deluxe, Mille e Un Vitigno, Mystery DOM, Storica Lover).
• Gift packages Curated gift packaging sets including The Gin Collection, The Basics, The Bartender Way, The Riserva Collection, The Storica World, and bundle sets for gifting and corporate occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 3,000 tonnes of raw material processed annually, producing ~500,000 bottles of spirits per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Over 300 Friulian wineries (raw material suppliers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomenis1898 sources all fresh marc (vinacce) from over 300 Friulian wineries, selecting raw materials during the harvest period with dedicated care and attention. These suppliers provide marc from both white and black grape varieties, including rare native Friulian varietals. This supply chain partnership is foundational to the company's product quality and regional authenticity.
• VinitalyminorOthersDomenis1898 participates in Vinitaly, the international wine and spirits fair held annually in Verona, where the company showcases its products and receives industry recognition including packaging awards.
• Frankfurt International TrophyminorOthersDomenis1898 participates in the Frankfurt International Wine, Beer & Spirits Trophy competition, where products have been awarded Grand Gold and Gold medals. The company was also recognized as 'Best Distillery of the Year of All Regions' by Vinum magazine at the Frankfurt International Trophy.
• Consorzio di Tutela Grappa FriulanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilvano Domenis, third-generation family member, served as President of the Consortium for the Protection of Friulian Grappa for approximately 25 years. The Consortium, established in 1975, actively contributed to the 1989 European Council regulation limiting the use of the denomination 'grappa' exclusively to marc spirits produced in Italy.
• Vegan Society and CCPB (organic certification)minorOthersThe VEGAN product line is certified by the Vegan Society (UK) and CCPB (Consorzio per il Controllo dei Prodotti Biologici), an Italian certification body for organic products. These certifications support the company's organic and vegan product lines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Luxardo: Italian family-owned producer of premium liqueurs and spirits (since 1821), with a comparable product portfolio covering liqueurs (maraschino, sambuca, amaro), vermouth, and brandies, and a similar heritage-driven premium positioning.
• Nonino Distillatori: Family-owned Italian grappa producer (since 1897) with similar heritage positioning, patented distillation technology (steam-stripping de-stemmer method), single-varietal grappa portfolio, and a similar scale of international award recognition. Closest direct peer to Domenis1898.
• Distilleria Pagliara: Italian small-batch grappa and spirits distillery with similar craft positioning, traditional copper pot still methods, and focus on aged and single-varietal grappas for the connoisseur segment.
• Bepi Tosolini: Italian family-owned distillery specializing in artisanal grappa, liqueurs, and spirits, with similar craft production methods, premium positioning, and a comparable product portfolio spanning grappa, amaro, and gin.
• Antica Distilleria Quaglia: Italian heritage distillery (since 1900) producing premium grappa, liqueurs, and spirits, with comparable fourth-generation family ownership, traditional distillation methods, and a focus on craftsmanship and international awards.
• Distilleria Berta: Italian premium grappa and brandy distillery based in Piedmont, family-owned since 1947, with a similar product portfolio spanning aged grappas, single-varietal distillates, and gift packaging focused on connoisseur and gifting channels.
• Distilleria Bortolo Nardini: Italy's oldest licensed grappa distillery (since 1779), family-owned, with a portfolio spanning grappa, brandy, and liqueurs, comparable heritage positioning and a similar production model centered on traditional pot still distillation in the Veneto region.
• Distilleria Jacopo Poli: Italian family-owned distillery specializing in artisanal grappa and spirits using traditional copper pot still methods, with a comparable heritage narrative, product line breadth (including gin, liqueurs, and aged grappas), and emphasis on terroir-driven single-varietal expressions.

Broad incumbents

• Stock Spirits Group: Central European branded spirits company with broad portfolio across vodka, rum, brandy, and liqueurs. While not focused on grappa, it represents a comparable mid-market spirits platform with similar distribution and private label capabilities.
• Campari Group: Large Italian-headquartered multinational spirits group with portfolio of premium and mainstream brands (Campari, Aperol, Wild Turkey, Appleton). Operates in the same Italian spirits heritage category but at vastly greater scale, with broad distribution that Domenis1898 must compete against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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