What Chateau Chizay does

Chateau Chizay is a privately held Ukrainian winery (ТОВ "Шато Чизай") operating from a single estate in Berehovo, Zakarpattia Oblast, founded in 1995 on vineyards with documented heritage dating to the 13th century. The company produces wines, sparkling wines (Carpathian Sekt), aged brandies (Mukachevo 8*), natural grape juice, and a wine-derived cosmetics line, exclusively from approximately 1,000 hectares of estate-grown grapes in the Transcarpathia region. Its technical portfolio spans traditional winemaking techniques — Champagne method sparkling, skin-contact 'orange' wines, oak aging, and the stabulation technique first applied to Furmint in Ukraine — supported by OK-Kosher and vegan-friendly certifications and Porto Protocol environmental membership.

The business operates a multi-channel model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (chizay.com with Nova Poshta delivery and Portmone payments), a dedicated Direct Distribution division led by a certified sommelier serving 600+ retail points and HoReCa accounts nationwide, a Private Label/OEM program serving 70+ corporate clients from a 204-bottle minimum, and a corporate gifting program from 50 bottles. Ancillary tourism revenue is generated through the Museum of Winemaker Chiz (one of two viticulture museums in Ukraine), on-site restaurant and mini-hotel, guided winery tours, and the Chateau Chizay Academy (sommelier school and 'Bordeaux-Zakarpattia' international partnership). All shipping is currently restricted to Ukraine.

Recent strategic emphasis is on premiumization (Furmint Founder's Reserve, Mukachevo Brandy 8*), international award accumulation (Mundus Vini 2026 Gold, Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg 2026 Gold x2, Wine & Spirits Ukraine Awards 2026 Platinum/Best Spirit, Ukrainian Craft Spirits Awards 2026 Gold, Wine Travel Awards 2026 'Country's Calling Card'), and category extension into non-alcoholic juice and cosmetics. Ownership remains founder-controlled (Gennadiy Gutman; Hugo Gutman as brand ambassador), with no disclosed institutional investment, acquisitions, or international delivery capability.

Name

Chateau Chizay

Legal name

ТОВ "Шато Чизай"

Website

https://chizay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chateau Chizay is a Ukrainian winery in Zakarpattia producing estate-grown still wines, sparkling wines, brandies, grape juice, and cosmetics, serving Ukrainian consumers, HoReCa, 600+ retail points, and 70+ Private Label clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332), Distilleries (31214), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Ukrainian wine production
• Estate-grown wines
• Sparkling wine production
• Private label wine
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Berehovo

HQ country

Ukraine

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (Direct to Consumer): Online store sales of still wines, sparkling wines (Carpathian Sekt), brandies, and grape juice with delivery across Ukraine via Nova Poshta.
2. Direct Distribution (B2B): Direct distribution to businesses including hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops without intermediaries on favorable terms.
3. Private Label / Custom Label: Production of branded wines for corporate clients, restaurants, hotels, and event agencies. Minimum order 204 bottles, production time 21-27 days.
4. Corporate Gifting: Corporate wine orders for events, celebrations, and business gifts with special pricing from 50 bottles.
5. Wine Tourism: Revenue from winery tours, museum visits, restaurant services, and mini-hotel accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chateau Chizay produces wines, brandies, and natural grape juices exclusively from its own estate-grown grapes in the Zakarpathian region of Ukraine, encompassing still wines (dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, dessert), sparkling wines (Carpathian Sekt), brandies (Mukachevo), kosher and vegan grape juices. The company also offers Private Label/Custom Label wine production (minimum 204 bottles), Direct Distribution to HoReCa clients, corporate gifting, wine tourism (Museum of Winemaker Chiz, guided tours), a restaurant and mini-hotel, and the Chateau Chizay Academy educational program.

Product overview

Chateau Chizay is a Ukrainian winery from Zakarpattia region producing a diverse portfolio of wines and spirits. Core products include still wines (Chersegi, Furmint variants, Sauvignon Blanc, Troyanda Karpat), sparkling wines (Carpathian Sekt Chersegi), brandies (Mukachevo 8*), and grape juices. The company also offers Private Label custom winemaking services, direct distribution to businesses, and corporate ordering programs. Ancillary services include wine tourism with museum visits, winery tours, restaurant and mini-hotel accommodations, and the Chateau Chizay Academy educational program. The portfolio includes limited edition products like 'Країна Мрій' Rosé by Oleg Skrypka and Furmint Founder's Reserve.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carpathian Sekt Chersegi Sparkling brut wine, bestseller of Chateau Chizay, produced in the Champagne method from grapes grown in the Zakarpattia region. Sold to individual consumers and HoReCa partners.
• «Країна Мрій» Rosé Pinot Noir Limited edition rosé wine made from Pinot Noir grapes, produced in collaboration with Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypka as an author's wine.
• GRAPE WHITE BLEND Award-winning grape brandy/distillate spirit product from Chateau Chizay's spirits portfolio.
• Furmint Founder's Reserve Premium aged Furmint wine made using the stabulation technique (low-temperature must holding), personally selected by founder Hugo Gutman. First wine in Ukraine produced with this technique.
• Furmint Orange Dry orange wine crafted using the skin contact method where white wine is fermented with extended contact between juice, skins, and pulp.
• Troyanda Karpat Golden Collection dessert wine made from Traminer Rosé grapes, reviving a legend of Zakarpattia winemaking with notes of tea rose petals, dried fruits, vanilla, and honey.
• Chersegi Dry white wine, popular still and sparkling wine offering from Zakarpattia.
• Mukachevo Transcarpathian Brandy 8* Premium brandy aged more than eight years in oak barrels, created as tribute to Mukachevo for its 1,130th anniversary. Limited to 1,130 bottles.
• Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Dry white Sauvignon Blanc 2025 vintage with citrus notes, vibrant freshness, and herbal nuances, reflecting Transcarpathian character.
• Freshly Pressed Grape Juice Natural grape juice made from handpicked sun-ripened grapes by direct pressing, without added sugar, preservatives, flavorings, colorants, or water. OK-Kosher certified and Vegan-friendly.
• Private Label / Custom Label Wine Custom branded wine production service offering winemaking under customer's brand or with customer's name, with flexibility in grape variety, wine style, and label design. Minimum order 204 bottles.
• Direct Distribution (B2B) Direct B2B distribution service delivering Chateau Chizay products to hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops without intermediaries, offering optimal cooperation conditions and individual account management.
• Corporate Orders / Corporate Gifting Corporate gifting and bulk ordering service for events, celebrations, and business gifts, with special pricing from 50 bottles including sparkling, still, dessert wines, and spirits.
• Museum of Winemaker Chiz Interactive museum of viticulture and winemaking history and culture, featuring a 300-year-old wine press and modern interactive technology, located at the Chateau Chizay estate. One of only two such museums in Ukraine.
• Chateau Chizay Academy Educational initiative offering seminars, training for winemakers and hospitality/tourism specialists, Sommelier School, and the international 'Bordeaux-Zakarpattia' partnership program.
• Chizay. Мала гора Restaurant & Mini-Hotel Restaurant and mini-hotel located at the winery estate, offering wine tourism experiences, on-site dining, and accommodations for visitors.
• Wine Tours Guided tours of the winery estate, vineyards, and production facilities, offered as part of wine tourism experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 companies have created Private Label products with Chateau Chizay
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Porto ProtocolcoreOthersChateau Chizay is the first winery in Ukraine to join The Porto Protocol, an international organization that brings together wine companies implementing and promoting good environmental practices. The company committed to environmental initiatives including electric transport transition, solar energy adoption, sustainable grape processing protocols, vine pruning recycling as organic fertilizer, and community education on environmental practices. The letter of principles was signed by founder Gennadiy Gutman.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tbilvino: Georgian winery with modern production and active export distribution across Eastern Europe and the CIS. Comparable product portfolio, but a regional peer serving different national markets.
• Telavi Wine Cellar: Large Georgian winery producing still, sparkling, and brandy products. Comparable in product breadth and Eastern European regional context, but based in Georgia rather than Ukraine.

Broad incumbents

• Château Mukhrani: Premium Georgian winery with estate vineyards, hospitality, and tourism complex. Comparable premium positioning, integrated tourism/museum, and international award profile, but in a neighboring wine region rather than competing domestically.
• Murfatlar: Major Romanian winery on the Black Sea coast producing a broad portfolio of still and sparkling wines. Comparable geography and product mix, but at significantly larger scale and broader distribution.
• Cramele Recas: One of Romania's largest wineries, producing still and sparkling wines for both domestic and export markets. Comparable in scale and product breadth, but operates in a different national market with established export infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Shabo: Large Ukrainian winery based in the Odesa region, producing a broad portfolio of still and sparkling wines, brandies, and vermouths. Closest direct peer by product mix, scale, and domestic distribution model in Ukraine.
• Villa Yustina: Ukrainian winery in Odesa region producing still and sparkling wines with own vineyards. Comparable as a domestic Ukrainian premium winery with own-estate grape sourcing.
• Bolgrad Wine: Ukrainian winery in the Bessarabia region producing a range of still wines. Comparable as a domestic Ukrainian producer with retail and HoReCa distribution.
• Beykush Winery: Boutique Ukrainian winery on the Black Sea coast focused on premium European varietals. Comparable in scale, premium positioning, and DTC/tourism orientation.

Emerging players

• Kolonist Winery: Smaller Ukrainian craft winery with own vineyards in southern Ukraine. Comparable as a domestic producer pursuing premium positioning, but at a smaller scale and narrower portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/chizaywine
• Facebookfacebook.com/chizaywine
• Instagraminstagram.com/chizaywine
• TikToktiktok.com/@chizaywine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chateau-chizay

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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