Cantina di Vicobarone

Name

Cantina di Vicobarone

Legal name

Cantina Sociale di Vicobarone Società Cooperativa Agricola

Website

https://cantinavicobarone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ziano Piacentino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bottled Wine Sales: Sale of finished bottled wines through retail points, e-commerce, and wholesale. Products sold in cartons of 6 bottles with tiered volume discounts (10% for orders >€90, 20% for orders >€230).
2. Bulk Wine (Vino Sfuso): Sale of wine in bulk/damigiana for home bottling. Offered at both Vicobarone and Piacenza retail points.
3. Wine Club Membership: Wine Club with reserved purchasing conditions, monthly newsletter, and exclusive tasting events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cantina di Vicobarone is a cooperative winery that produces, ages, bottles, and sells DOC wines from Colli Piacentini and Oltrepò Pavese, including still wines (Gutturnio, Bonarda, Barbera, Malvasia, Ortrugo, Pinot Grigio), sparkling wines (Iridium Brut and Rosé Metodo Classico, Aludra, Sheratan, DueVì, Cassiopea), passito wine (Astrea), grappas, and bulk wine (Vino Sfuso). The cooperative aggregates grapes from over 160 member-growers across ~700 hectares and sells through two retail points, an e-commerce platform, an exclusive HORECA channel, and a recurring Wine Club membership.

Product overview

Cantina di Vicobarone is a cooperative winery founded in 1960 in Vicobarone di Ziano Piacentino, in the Val Tidone valley of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The cooperative brings together over 160 winegrower members cultivating approximately 700 hectares of vineyards in the DOC zones of Colli Piacentini and Oltrepò Pavese. The product portfolio encompasses multiple wine categories: (1) 'I Sostenibili' - certified sustainable wines (Gutturnio, Malvasia, Ortrugo frizzante) under the national V.I.V.A. program; (2) 'Le Nostre Selezioni' - premium selections including Titano and Pleione (Gutturnio reserves), Haris (Pinot Nero), Dione (Bonarda), Pandora (Pinot Nero sparkling), Theta (Malvasia Fermo), and Meissa (Ancestral method); (3) 'Gli Spumanti' - sparkling wines including Iridium Brut and Rosé (Traditional Method), Aludra, Sheratan, DueVì, and Cassiopea; (4) 'I Tradizionali' - classic regional wines including Gutturnio, Bonarda, Barbera, Malvasia, Ortrugo, and Pinot Grigio; (5) 'Il Passito' (Astrea dessert wine); (6) 'Le Grappe' (distilled spirits); (7) 'I Magnum' (large format bottles); and (8) 'Vino Sfuso' (bulk wine for home bottling). The company also operates a Wine Club membership program. The winery produces wines from indigenous grape varieties including Barbera, Croatina (Bonarda), Malvasia Bianca di Candia Aromatica, and Ortrugo, as well as Pinot Nero.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cantina di Vicobarone Winery Cooperative A cooperative winery aggregating over 160 winegrowers across approximately 700 hectares of DOC vineyards in Colli Piacentini and Oltrepò Pavese, producing wines from native Barbera, Croatina, Malvasia Bianca di Candia Aromatica, and Ortrugo grapes.
• I Sostenibili (Sustainable Wines line) Line of sustainable DOC sparkling wines (Gutturnio Frizzante D.O.C., Malvasia Frizzante D.O.C., Ortrugo Frizzante D.O.C.) certified by the Italian Ministry of Environment under the V.I.V.A. Sustainable Wine project with UNI EN ISO 22005:08 traceability.
• Le Nostre Selezioni (Premium Selections line) Premium selection line including Gutturnio Classico Superiore (Titano), Gutturnio Classico Riserva (Pleione), Pinot Nero (Haris), Bonarda (Dione, Pandora), and Malvasia Fermo (Theta), aged at the Bottaia facility in French oak Tronçais barriques.
• Gli Spumanti (Sparkling Wines line) Sparkling wine line produced by Traditional Method (Metodo Classico) including Iridium Brut and Rosé (Pinot Nero, 24+ months on lees), and Charmat Method (Metodo Martinotti) including Aludra, Sheratan, DueVì, and Cassiopea.
• I Tradizionali (Traditional Wines line) Classic regional DOC wines exclusive to the HORECA channel (hotels, restaurants, catering), including Gutturnio Frizzante and Superiore, Bonarda Secco and Dolce, Barbera, Malvasia Secca and Dolce, Ortrugo, and Pinot Grigio.
• Il Passito (Passito Wines) Dessert wine line made from partially dried grapes, including Astrea Malvasia Passito from Colli Piacentini D.O.C.
• Le Grappe (Distilled Spirits) Grappas distilled from the pomace of Cantina di Vicobarone's wines, including Grappa di Gutturnio Barricata (oak-aged) and Grappa di Malvasia.
• I Magnum (Magnum Format Wines) Large-format bottles (1.5L Magnum and 3L Jeroboam) for select wines including Gutturnio Frizzante, Barbera Frizzante and Fermo, Bonarda Secco, Malvasia Frizzante, Ortrugo D.O.C., and Pleione Riserva.
• Vino Sfuso (Bulk Wine) Unbottled wine sold in damigiane for home bottling, including Ortrugo, Pinot, Malvasia Dolce and Secco, Bonarda Dolce and Secco, Vino Rosso, Gutturnio, and table wines. Available at Vicobarone and Piacenza retail points.
• Wine Club Membership Membership program offering reserved purchasing conditions, a monthly newsletter, exclusive tasting event invitations, and a Wine Card with discounts for wine enthusiasts.
• Theta Malvasia Fermo Colli Piacentini D.O.C. dry still Malvasia from 100% Malvasia Bianca di Candia Aromatica, hand-harvested with slow fermentation at 13°C.
• Meissa Malvasia Metodo Ancestrale Emilia I.G.T. dry Malvasia sparkling produced via Ancestral Method (Metodo Ancestrale) with native yeast fermentation in stainless steel and natural in-bottle refermentation, with light pressing to preserve indigenous yeasts.
• Iridium Brut Metodo Classico 2022 Colli Piacentini D.O.C. Pinot Nero sparkling wine produced via Traditional Method (Metodo Classico) with a minimum 24 months of aging on lees. Vintage 2022.
• Iridium Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Colli Piacentini D.O.C. Pinot Nero Rosé sparkling wine produced via Traditional Method (Metodo Classico) with minimum 24 months aging on lees. Vintage 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three labels certified sustainable by Ministry of Environment

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2020Lead partner (Capofila) in the ResilVigna project focused on improving resilience and water efficiency for vineyards in the Piacenza area. Project funded under EU Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, Measure 16. Total project cost €399,598.22 with 90% funding.
• Centoform SrlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2020Project partner in ResilVigna initiative for vineyard resilience research
• Azienda Vitivinicola Villa RosaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2020Project partner in ResilVigna initiative
• Azienda Vitivinicola I SaliciminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2020Project partner in ResilVigna initiative
• Tenuta Pernice Società AgricolaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2020Project partner in ResilVigna initiative
• Az. MossiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Project partner in ValorInVitis initiative for biodiversity and climate adaptation

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Cavit: Cavit is a large Italian wine cooperative in Trentino aggregating 11 cooperatives and ~5,500 grower members. Highly comparable to Vicobarone on cooperative business model, multi-region DOC sourcing, DTC + export distribution, and broad portfolio across still and sparkling wines.
• La Marca: Italian cooperative sparkling wine producer in Veneto focused on Prosecco. Comparable on cooperative model, sparkling wine expertise, international export focus, and tiered sparkling portfolio.
• Cantine San Marzano: Puglia-based Italian wine cooperative with hundreds of grower members producing DOC wines (Primitivo di Manduria, etc.). Comparable on cooperative structure, indigenous-varietal focus, premium line-up, and growing international footprint.
• Cantine Riunite & Civ: One of Italy's largest wine cooperatives, headquartered in Emilia-Romagna and aggregating ~11,000 hectares across multiple cantine. Comparable on cooperative structure, Emilia-Romagna base, broad still/sparkling portfolio, and direct-to-consumer retail.
• Cantina di Soave: Italian cooperative winery in Veneto aggregating hundreds of grower members around Soave DOC. Direct comparable on cooperative model, DOC-zone positioning, multi-tier portfolio (entry-level to premium), and DTC + HORECA distribution.
• Cantine Leonardo da Vinci: Italian wine cooperative in Tuscany (Cantina di Vinci) aggregating hundreds of growers producing Chianti DOC wines. Direct comparable on cooperative structure, DOC-anchored portfolio, DTC sales, and Mediterranean market presence.

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi Antinori: Long-established Italian wine dynasty with production across Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond. Comparable on heritage-led positioning, premium tier portfolio, and Italian DTC + global export mix, though at significantly larger scale.
• Zonin 1821: Multi-generational Italian wine group producing across multiple DOC regions including Veneto and Emilia. Comparable on broad Italian wine portfolio, multi-region sourcing, DTC + retail, and global distribution — though operates at materially larger scale.
• Masi Agricola: Established Veneto-based Italian wine producer with broad portfolio across Amarone, Valpolicella, and sparkling wines. Comparable on Italian heritage positioning, premium tier portfolio, and international distribution reach — though larger and investor-listed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cantinavicobarone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cantina-di-vicobarone

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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