Venica & Venica

What Venica & Venica does

Venica & Venica is a four-generation family-owned winery founded in 1930 by Daniele Venica and operated today under the legal name "Venica & Venica di Gianni e Giorgio Venica S.S. Società Agricola" from its historic estate in Dolegna del Collio, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, near the Slovenian border. The company produces premium terroir-driven wines from approximately 40 hectares of vineyards, with roughly 85% of output dedicated to white grape varieties (Sauvignon, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay) and the remaining 15% to red wines (Merlot, Refosco, Schioppettino, Cabernet Franc), each tied to named single-vineyard sites such as Ronco delle Mele, Ronco delle Cime, Jesera, and Ronco Bernizza. Production relies on traditional Italian winemaking methods including spontaneous fermentation, French barrique aging, and extended bottle aging (4-5 years for reserve reds), with minimal filtration.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and selective wholesale model. Revenue is generated through three principal streams: on-site wine sales at the Bottega Venica shop, online sales via the venica.shop e-commerce platform (with PayPal and cash-on-delivery payment options and delivery within 15 working days), and distribution through selected Italian wine retailers and international partners. A secondary revenue layer is generated through the integrated Wine Resort (6 rooms and 2 apartments), cellar tours, and guided wine tastings that operate year-round by reservation. The company targets discerning wine enthusiasts and collectors, wine tourism visitors, and curated wine retailers/restaurants, supported by recognition across Italy's leading wine guides (Gambero Rosso, Bibenda, Veronelli, Vitae, Slow Wine) and international publications (Wine Spectator, Forbes, Falstaff).

The firm holds VIVA sustainability certification (joined from the program's 9-company pilot phase) and operates with 11-50 employees across production, hospitality, and direct sales. It maintains multi-language digital presence (Italian, English, German) on venica.it and active social profiles on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Ownership remains entirely within the Venica family with no external investors, PE/VC involvement, or M&A activity; the company is privately held as a Società Agricola.

Name

Venica & Venica

Legal name

Venica & Venica di Gianni e Giorgio Venica S.S. Società Agricola

Website

https://venica.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Venica & Venica is a four-generation family winery in Dolegna del Collio, Friuli Venezia Giulia, producing premium DOC Collio white and red wines from ~40 hectares of vineyards and operating an integrated Wine Resort, tasting program, and DTC e-commerce channel serving wine enthusiasts, tourists, and selected Italian retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Premium Italian Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG)

Keywords

• Italian winery
• Collio white wines
• Single-vineyard wines
• Wine resort hospitality
• Family-owned vineyards

Headquarters

HQ city

Trieste

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of still wines (approximately 85% white, 15% red) through on-site Bottega Venica, e-commerce platform venica.shop, and distribution to wine shops. Production from approximately 40 hectares of vineyards.
2. Wine Resort & Experiences: Hospitality revenue from 6 rooms and 2 apartments, wine tasting experiences, guided cellar tours, and wine education programs. The Wine Resort offers year-round visits to the historic cellar followed by guided tastings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Venica & Venica produces and sells premium wines from approximately 40 hectares of vineyards in the Collio appellation, with about 85% white wines (Sauvignon, Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla) and 15% reds (Merlot, Refosco, Schioppettino, Cabernet Franc). The company also operates a Wine Resort offering 6 rooms, 2 apartments, guided cellar tours, and wine tasting experiences, with sales conducted through the on-site Bottega Venica shop, the venica.shop e-commerce platform, and selected Italian wine retailers.

Product overview

Venica & Venica is a four-generation family winery in Dolegna del Collio, Italy, offering a portfolio centered on premium wines and hospitality services. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Wine sales through the venica.shop e-commerce platform, the on-site Bottega Venica shop, and vouchers; (2) Wine production spanning approximately 40 hectares of vineyards, predominantly white wines (~85%) including Sauvignon (Ronco delle Mele, Ronco del Cerò), Friulano (Primarûl, Ronco delle Cime), Ribolla Gialla (L'Adelchi), Malvasia (Pètris), Pinot Grigio (Jesera), Chardonnay (Ronco Bernizza), and red wines (~15%) including Merlot (standard, Perilla, Insieme), Refosco (Bottaz), Schioppettino, and Cabernet Franc; (3) Wine Resort accommodation with 6 rooms and 2 apartments; (4) Wine Experience tastings and cellar tours. The company operates under the legal name 'Venica & Venica di Gianni e Giorgio Venica S.S. Società Agricola' and holds VIVA sustainability certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ronco delle Mele Sauvignon DOC Collio Premium single-vineyard Sauvignon blanc from the Ronco delle Mele vineyard on the northwest slope of Cerò hill, known for excellent aromatic expression. Intended for discerning wine consumers seeking a terroir-driven Italian white wine.
• Ronco del Cerò Sauvignon DOC Collio Sauvignon blanc assembled from grapes produced in other vineyards on Cerò hill, representing the 'Spirito del luogo' (Spirit of the Place) project started in 1995. Intended for wine consumers seeking an estate-blended Sauvignon.
• Primarùl Friulano DOC Collio Friulano white wine named 'primogenito' (firstborn) in the Friulian language, representing the first grapes harvested by founder Daniele Venica. Formerly known as Tocai Friulano and recognized as the most consumed white wine in Friuli.
• Ronco delle Cime Friulano DOC Collio Friulano from the highest vineyard, 'Ronco delle Cime', located in the Cime locality, characterized by steep slopes and multiple microclimates surrounded by woods. Intended for wine enthusiasts seeking a site-specific Friulano.
• Jesera Pinot Grigio DOC Collio Pinot Grigio from the valley-bottom vineyard 'Jesera' adjacent to the first company building. Intended for consumers seeking a Collio appellation Pinot Grigio with site-specific character.
• Pètris Malvasia DOC Collio Malvasia white wine from the 'Pètris' vineyard. Targeted at consumers interested in single-vineyard Malvasia from the Collio appellation.
• Ronco Bernizza Chardonnay DOC Collio Chardonnay from the 5-hectare Ronco Bernizza vineyard on the northwest slope in the Bernizza locality, within a biodiverse forested area, designed to give this international variety a strong territorial imprint.
• L'Adelchi Ribolla Gialla DOC Collio Ribolla Gialla from the 'Meden' locality, an ancient Friuli grape variety representing the generational transition at the winery. Targeted at consumers seeking indigenous Friulian white varieties.
• Merlot DOC Collio Merlot red wine, a historical French variety brought to Friuli by Count Teodoro de La Tour in 1869 and now the region's most popular red wine. Targeted at red wine consumers seeking a Collio Merlot.
• Bottaz Refosco IGT Venezia Giulia Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, one of the oldest grapes in Friuli mentioned in documents from 1347. Includes both Peduncolo Rosso and Faedis varieties in the Bottaz vineyard. Targeted at consumers seeking indigenous Friulian red varieties with long history.
• Schioppettino DOC Friuli Colli Orientali Indigenous black berry grape from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, cultivated for centuries only in Valle dello Judrio and Prepotto, formerly known as 'Pokalza' (Black Ribolla in Slovenian). Launched in 2020 for the 90th anniversary.
• Perilla Merlot DOC Collio Premium Merlot from manual selection of grapes from various exposures to ensure optimal ripening, creating a wine with complexity. The name derives from the local toponym. Targeted at collectors seeking a premium Collio Merlot.
• Cabernet Franc DOC Collio Cabernet Franc red wine, progenitor of the more famous Cabernet Sauvignon, originating from Bordeaux and used mainly in Bordeaux-style blends; Venica & Venica produces it in purity.
• Insieme Merlot DOC Collio Special reserve Merlot produced only once (2001 vintage) in double magnum format, created as a charity wine to support earthquake victims in Japan, aged 10 years in barrique and bottle before release.
• Wine Resort (Rooms and Apartments) Accommodation services offering 6 rooms and 2 apartments within the historic family estate in Dolegna del Collio, set among the hills of Collio with views of the Julian Prealps, near the Slovenian border. Targeted at wine tourists and travelers.
• Wine Experience / Degustazioni (Tastings) Wine tasting experiences including guided tours of the historic cellar, wine tasting sessions, and educational experiences about winemaking. Visits are available year-round with prior reservation.
• Voucher Wine Experience Gift vouchers for wine tasting experiences, allowing recipients to enjoy the Wine Resort and tasting services. Targeted at gift buyers.
• Bottega Venica (On-site Winery Shop) On-site retail shop at the headquarters in Dolegna del Collio, open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 18:00 (closed Saturdays in January), offering direct purchase of wines. Targeted at visitors and walk-in customers.
• venica.shop Online Store Online e-commerce platform for purchasing Venica & Venica wines, offering wines with prices displayed on the site, with delivery within 15 working days and payment options including PayPal and cash on delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-generational recognition across major Italian wine guides including Gambero Rosso, Bibenda (5 Grappoli), Veronelli (3 Stelle), Vitae (4 Tralci), and international recognition from Wine Spectator, Forbes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vetreria Etrusca (Etruscan Glassworks)coreOthersItalian glass manufacturer producing wine bottles for 100 years using innovative and environmentally friendly processes. Certified ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001. Provides glass containers for Venica & Venica wines with constant quality monitoring.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schiopetto: Family-owned premium winery in the Collio DOC specializing in white wines including Friulano, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon. Comparable in regional focus, premium positioning, and white-wine-led portfolio to Venica.
• Marco Felluga: Collio-region winery with strong white wine portfolio and heritage brand positioning. Closely comparable to Venica on regional appellation, product mix, and family-owned premium positioning.
• Jermann: Premium white wine specialist from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with comparable focus on terroir-driven single-vineyard whites, indigenous Friulian varieties, and high critical acclaim. Directly comparable to Venica in geography, varietal mix, and premium positioning.
• Livio Felluga: Historic Friulian winery from the same Collio region with similar multi-generational family heritage, terroir-driven white wine portfolio, and strong guide recognition. Directly comparable on geography, scale, and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Gaja: Family-owned premium Italian wine producer known for Barbaresco and white wines, with strong international brand and critical recognition. Comparable on family heritage and premium positioning, though Gaja operates at materially larger scale and broader global distribution.
• Marchesi Antinori: Major historic Italian wine group with multi-region premium portfolio including Tuscan estates. Comparable on heritage brand positioning and premium quality, but at substantially larger scale and broader international distribution.
• Masi Agricola: Listed Italian wine producer with broader regional portfolio spanning Valpolicella and Friuli whites/reds. Comparable product mix (including indigenous Friulian varieties and premium whites) but at materially larger scale and publicly listed.
• Marchesi de' Frescobaldi: Historic Italian wine group with multi-regional portfolio spanning Tuscany and broader Italy. Comparable heritage positioning and family ownership history, but at much larger scale with diversified production.
• Tasca d'Almerita: Multi-generation Italian family winery with Sicily-focused premium portfolio and international distribution. Comparable on multi-generational family heritage and premium positioning, with stronger international market development than Venica.

Regional players

• Bastianich: Friulian-American premium wine producer with strong presence in the US market and Friuli estates. Comparable on Friulian heritage and indigenous grape focus, with stronger US distribution as a useful comparison for international expansion potential.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Venica.it
• Instagraminstagram.com/venicaevencia
• Pinterestpinterest.com/venicaevencia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/venica-e-venica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl-MAO4iFOVHi9pJFup5P9Q/featured

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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