What Cusumano does

Cusumano is a privately held, family-owned Sicilian wine producer headquartered in Partinico and operating across five estates at differentiated altitudes between 300 and 700 meters, including Tenuta Ficuzza, Tenuta San Carlo, Tenuta Monte Pietroso, Tenuta San Giacomo in Butera, and Tenuta Presti e Pegni in Monreale. The portfolio spans indigenous and international varieties: whites such as Grillo, Insolia and Chardonnay; reds built around Nero d'Avola blends; Pinot Nero rosés; and a metodo classico sparkling line (including the 700slm label), plus estate-produced olive oil and grappa. Distribution is multi-channel: traditional wholesale, an owned DTC e-commerce site (shop.cusumano.it), a wine-tourism booking platform (visit.cusumano.it) tied to estate visits, and an active international export function.

The company's go-to-market is anchored by third-party validation from James Suckling, Luca Maroni, Robert Parker and Gambero Rosso, plus a cultural sub-brand called LightLand developed in collaboration with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, which links specific SKUs to a higher-prestige storytelling and gifting narrative. The operating base is small (11-50 employees), consistent with a boutique premium producer rather than a scaled industrial winery. Pricing mechanics are not publicly disclosed, but the brand is positioned in the premium tier, supported by limited-production estate wines, tourism experiences, and the curated LightLand collection. No financial data, revenue figures, or external funding activity are disclosed; the company is privately held by the Cusumano family with no public-market or institutional-capital signals in the input.

Name

Cusumano

Legal name

Cusumano s.r.l.

Website

https://cusumano.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cusumano is a family-owned Sicilian wine producer operating five estates at 300-700m altitude, selling indigenous and international grape varieties plus estate olive oil and grappa through wholesale, DTC e-commerce, wine tourism, and international export channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Manufacturing

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Wine Bars (CRANACAE)

Keywords

• Sicilian wine production
• Estate-grown wines
• Mountain viticulture
• Indigenous grape varieties
• Wine tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Partinico

HQ country

Italy

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Cusumano generates revenue primarily through the sale of bottled wines produced from their five estates across Sicily. Products range from premium single-vineyard wines to monovarietals and blends.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cusumano manufactures and sells Sicilian wines produced from five estate properties across Sicily, ranging from 300 to 700 meters in altitude. The portfolio includes monovarietals, blends, sparkling wines, and rare Moscato passito, complemented by estate-produced olive oil and grappa. The company also operates cellar-door sales and winery tours and tastings at its estates.

Product overview

Cusumano is a Sicilian wine company producing a diverse portfolio of wines from five estate properties across Sicily. The offering includes single-variety monovarietali wines (Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Insolia), proprietary blends (Sàgana, Noà, Angimbé), and terroir-specific wines from different elevations and soil types. Key estates include Tenuta Ficuzza (700m altitude) producing mountain wines including Jalé (Chardonnay), Angimbé (Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc blend), Salealto, Ramusa (rosé), and 700slm sparkling; Tenuta San Carlo in Partinico producing Moscato dello Zucco; and Tenuta Monte Pietroso producing Shamaris (Grillo). The portfolio spans white, rosé, and red wines, with awards from international critics including James Suckling, Robert Parker, Luca Maroni, and Gambero Rosso.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lightland: A project by Cusumano featuring collaboration with world-renowned photographer Vittorio Storaro, capturing the uniqueness of Sicilian light and its relationship to winemaking.

Products and services

• Moscato dello Zucco A historical Moscato white wine produced at Tenuta San Carlo near Partinico, with roots dating to the mid-19th century when it was made by Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale. Available in limited quantities.
• Sàgana A red wine blend produced from Nero d'Avola grapes sourced from estate vineyards in Sicily, consistently highly rated by international wine critics including James Suckling and Luca Maroni.
• Noà A red wine produced from estate-grown grapes, notable for receiving recognition from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, JEB DUNNUCK, and Luca Maroni's annual wine guide.
• Salealto A white wine produced at Tenuta Ficuzza, 700 meters above sea level, featuring Grillo grape variety known for freshness and minerality from high-altitude mountain terroir.
• Jalé A 100% Chardonnay white wine from Tenuta Ficuzza at 700m altitude, representing the mountain terroir expression of the estate's white grape varieties.
• Angimbé A white wine blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from Tenuta Ficuzza at 700m altitude, a mountain terroir blend combining the body of Chardonnay with the typicity and freshness of Sauvignon Blanc.
• Shamaris A white wine from Grillo grapes grown at Tenuta Monte Pietroso in Monreale, characterized by sandy soils that impart natural freshness, minerality, elegance, and aging potential.
• Ramusa A rosé wine made from Pinot Nero grapes at Tenuta Ficuzza, crafted from a challenging yet elegant grape variety grown at 700 meters elevation.
• Fosnuri A wine produced from estate vineyards in Sicily, with recent recognition including 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2025 and ratings from Falstaff and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
• Benuara A Sicilian red wine from estate vineyards, highly rated by international critics including 94 points from Le Guide de L'Espresso and recognition from JEB DUNNUCK.
• Disueri A Nero d'Avola wine from Cusumano's estate vineyards in Sicily, consistently recognized by Falstaff wine guides and Luca Maroni.
• I Trubi A white wine produced from Insolia grapes grown in Cusumano's Sicilian estate vineyards.
• Marena A red wine from Cusumano's estate vineyards in Sicily, rated 91 points by James Suckling.
• Lucido An Insolia-based white wine from Sicilian estate vineyards, recognized among the best 100 Italian wines and winemakers by Corriere della Sera.
• 700slm A bottle-fermented sparkling wine (metodo classico) made from Pinot Nero grapes grown at Tenuta Ficuzza, named after the 700-meter altitude of the estate.
• Monovarietali Wines Single-variety wines including Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot, and Insolia produced from estate Sicilian vineyards, consistently rated by international critics including James Suckling, Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, and Oscar Berebene quality-price awards.
• Olio e Grappa Olive oil and grappa products from Cusumano's estates, offered as specialty products alongside the wine portfolio.
• Winery Tours and Tastings Winery tours and tasting experiences offered at Cusumano's estate locations including Tenuta San Carlo in Partinico and other Sicilian estates for wine tourists and consumers seeking authentic Sicilian wine experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sàgana has received 3 Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, 5 Grappoli from Bibenda, and scores up to 97 points from Luca Maroni
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Baglio di Pianetto: Sicilian wine producer operating multiple estates at different altitudes with focus on premium indigenous and international varieties. Comparable on multi-estate Sicilian terroir strategy.
• Tasca d'Almerita: Historic Sicilian family-owned winery with estates across Sicily producing premium Nero d'Avola and other indigenous varieties with strong international critic recognition. Directly comparable on family ownership, Sicily terroir focus, and premium export positioning.
• Donnafugata: Sicilian family winery producing premium wines across multiple estates with strong DTC and tourism presence, including cellar-door experiences and a diversified portfolio of indigenous and international varieties. Comparable on multi-estate, family-owned, premium positioning.
• Firriato: Sicilian wine producer operating multiple estates across different micro-terroirs with a focus on indigenous varieties and premium export markets. Comparable on multi-estate Sicilian structure and premium tier positioning.
• Feudo Arancio: Sicilian wine producer with a portfolio spanning indigenous and international varieties, operating from estates across Sicily with strong export presence. Comparable on Sicilian terroir focus and international distribution.
• Planeta: Leading Sicilian wine producer operating multiple estates across western Sicily, including high-altitude vineyards, with a comparable premium indigenous-varietal portfolio and global export distribution. Closest direct competitor on Sicilian terroir-led premium strategy.
• Cottanera: Sicilian winery based on the slopes of Mount Etna producing premium wines from indigenous and international varieties, with strong critic recognition and a focus on terroir expression. Comparable as a quality-focused Sicilian producer at similar scale.

Broad incumbents

• Antinori: One of Italy's largest and oldest family wine groups, operating across multiple regions including Sicily (with a joint venture in the region) plus Tuscany. Comparable on family ownership and premium positioning, but with materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Zonin: Large Italian family wine group with estates across multiple Italian regions, including Sicily, producing premium wines for international markets. Comparable on family ownership and multi-region strategy, but with significantly greater distribution scale.

Regional players

• Cantine Settesoli: Large Sicilian cooperative winery producing a wide range of wines from indigenous Sicilian grapes with significant export presence. Comparable on Sicilian origin and grape portfolio, but operating at materially larger scale and lower price tiers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cusumanowinery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cusumano

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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