Kosher Winery Argentina

What Kosher Winery Argentina does

Kosher Winery Argentina is a privately held, founder-led Argentine wine producer established in 2009 by Luis Chami, headquartered in Buenos Aires with production operations based at partner wineries in Mendoza (San Rafael and Maipú regions). The company produces kosher-certified wines across three branded tiers — Línea Nueva (Malbec Reserva, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Espumante), Los Clásicos (Bonarda, Tempranillo, Rosado Gasificado), and the premium El Secreto series — plus the Wild Goat Malbec label. All production follows strict rabbinical supervision from vine to bottle, with Mevushal variants produced via Termo-Flash rapid pasteurization to preserve kosher status when handled by non-observant persons, and Kosher for Passover certification available across the portfolio.

The underlying technology stack is rooted in traditional, religious-procedural winemaking: manual harvest across approximately 415 hectares of 40+ year-old vineyards, bentonite (volcanic clay) clarification in lieu of animal-derived agents, and 12-month oak aging in 500-liter American and French oak barrels for reserve wines. Production assets at partner facilities include 5,150,000 liters of vessel capacity, 120,000-bottle storage, and a 12,000 bottles-per-hour bottling line. Varietals span Malbec, Bonarda, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Chablis.

Kosher Winery generates revenue through wholesale wine sales distributed across export channels (United States, Israel, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Europe) via country-level distributors, plus a growing domestic Argentine market. The customer base is anchored in Jewish communities worldwide requiring ritually certified wines for religious use (Shabbat, holidays, lifecycle events), supplemented by non-Jewish consumers who buy kosher for perceived quality and hygiene standards. The company has achieved international recognition through a Bronze Medal at Finger Lakes IWC 2017, Silver Medal from Beverage Testing Institute (2015-2016), and a 2014 ranking among the top 10 kosher Malbecs globally — the first Argentine kosher producer to reach this level.

Name

Kosher Winery Argentina

Legal name

Kosher Winery Argentina

Website

https://kosherwinery.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kosher Winery Argentina is a privately held Mendoza-based producer of kosher-certified wines, founded in 2009, selling Malbec, Bonarda, Tempranillo, Cabernet, Chardonnay, and sparkling varietals across three brand tiers to Jewish communities and specialty distributors in seven-plus export markets including the US, Israel, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kosher Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kosher Certification Services (AFALAMAG), Export & Private-Label Certified Production (Halal/Kosher) (AFANAIAO)

Keywords

• Kosher wine production
• Certified kosher wines
• Argentine wine export
• Mevushal wine
• Premium kosher wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Product Sales: Kosher Winery generates revenue through the production and sale of kosher-certified wines. The company produces multiple varietal lines including premium Reserve wines aged in oak barrels, classic varietals, and sparkling wines. Revenue is derived from both export sales to international markets (Europe, United States, Israel, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) and domestic Argentine market sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kosher Winery Argentina produces and exports kosher-certified wines from Mendoza, Argentina under multiple lines including Línea Nueva (Malbec Reserva, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Espumante), Los Clásicos (Bonarda, Tempranillo, Malbec, Rosado Gasificado), and the premium El Secreto series. All wines are produced under strict rabbinical supervision, with select wines also available as Mevushal (Thermo-Flash pasteurized) to maintain kosher status when handled by non-observant persons.

Product overview

Kosher Winery Argentina is a dedicated producer and distributor of kosher wines operating from Mendoza, Argentina. The company offers two main wine lines: 'Línea Nueva' (New Line) featuring Malbec Reserva, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Espumante sparkling wines; and 'Los Clásicos' (The Classics) including Bonarda, Tempranillo, and Rosado Gasificado. Their premium El Secreto series provides detailed technical sheet wines including Malbec Reserva, Malbec, Tempranillo, Merlot, Malbec Bonarda, Bonarda, Chardonnay, and Espumante. Reserve wines are aged 12 months in 500-liter oak barrels using American and French oak. The company also produces the Wild Goat Malbec label. All products are certified kosher with some available as Mevushal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El Secreto: Technical wine line under Kosher Winery, including Malbec Reserva, Malbec, Tempranillo, Merlot, Espumante, Bonarda, and Chardonnay varietals.
• Wild Goat

Products and services

• Línea Nueva Wine Collection
• Los Clásicos Wine Collection
• El Secreto Premium Wine Series
• Wild Goat Malbec

Quantifiable outcome

• El Secreto Malbec Reserva 2015 received Bronze Medal at Finger Lakes IWC 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodega Trapiche: Major Argentine wine producer with broad domestic and international distribution and a wide varietal portfolio. Comparable on Argentine origin, Mendoza sourcing, and export infrastructure — though kosher is not its core positioning and its scale is materially larger.
• Concha y Toro: One of the largest wine producers in Latin America, with kosher-certified lines (e.g., Casillero del Diablo Kosher) sold globally. Comparable on geographic origin, kosher wine portfolio, and broad export distribution — though wine is one of many categories and kosher is a sub-line rather than the entire focus.

Direct peers

• Kedem / Herzog Wine Cellars (Royal Wine Corp): The dominant U.S. kosher wine producer under Royal Wine Corp, producing Mevushal and non-Mevushal wines including Reserve-tier offerings. Comparable on kosher certification, Mevushal technology, export reach, and portfolio breadth targeting the same observant Jewish and hospitality channels.
• Recanati Winery: Israeli boutique kosher winery producing premium Mediterranean-varietal wines. Comparable on kosher certification, Mevushal capability, premium positioning, and export orientation to U.S. and European Jewish markets.
• Hagafen Cellars: Boutique California (Napa Valley) kosher winery producing premium varietal wines with Mevushal options. Comparable on premium kosher certification, varietal focus, Mevushal technology, and small-batch export to U.S. Jewish specialty retail.
• Carmel Winery: Israel's largest and oldest kosher winery, producing a broad range of kosher and Mevushal wines for the global Jewish community. Directly comparable to Kosher Winery Argentina in target customer, kosher certification approach, Mevushal capability, and multi-market export model — though at significantly larger scale.
• Pacifico Estate Wines (Chile): Chilean kosher wine producer operating in South America, directly competing in the same geographic sphere as Kosher Winery Argentina for kosher specialty retail channels across Latin America. Comparable on kosher certification model and South American export footprint.
• Golan Heights Winery: Premium Israeli kosher winery recognized internationally for quality wines including Yarden and Gamla labels. Closely comparable on premium kosher positioning, international awards, and varietal-driven portfolio — though operates primarily from Israel rather than South America.
• Barkan Winery: Major Israeli kosher wine producer owned by Tempo Beverages, producing a wide range of varietals including Mevushal wines. Comparable in kosher certification model, varietal breadth, and export orientation to Jewish communities worldwide.

Emerging players

• Domaine du Castel: Premium Israeli boutique kosher winery producing high-end estate wines. Comparable on kosher certification, Mevushal technology, premium price positioning, and focus on Jewish-specialty export markets — though at smaller craft scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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