Burkheimer Winzer Am Kaiserstuhl EG

What Burkheimer Winzer Am Kaiserstuhl EG does

Burkheimer Winzer Am Kaiserstuhl EG is a German wine cooperative (Winzergenossenschaft) headquartered in Burkheim am Kaiserstuhl, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1924 and operating on a viticultural site with roots documented to 778 AD, the cooperative pools production and marketing across approximately 60 small winemaker families. The business sells its wines through a Vinothek on site and a Shopify-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel.

The product portfolio spans entry-level still wines through premium Barrique-aged wines, sparkling wines (Sekt), Secco, and noble sweet specialties. Production is supported by a cellar with roughly 4 million liters of capacity, which has been progressively modernized through investments including a 2014 Barrique cellar refurbishment, a 2015 new pressing system, a 2021 cooling system and palletizing robot, and a 2023 Sekt cellar modernization. Quality has been externally validated through awards including Chardonnay du Monde and AWC Vienna gold medals and a 2025 VINUM Sektaward.

The business model is a cooperative membership structure where ~60 families contribute grapes and share in pooled processing, branding, and sales. Revenue is generated almost entirely through direct-to-consumer channels — on-premise at the Vinothek (including cellar tours and events) and online via Shopify — with pricing spanning from entry-level bottles up to premium Barrique tiers around €25. The 2024 launch of a 100 Jahre anniversary edition marks a centenary brand relaunch, while portfolio extensions into Secco and alcohol-free lines indicate incremental category diversification rather than a structural pivot.

Name

Burkheimer Winzer Am Kaiserstuhl EG

Legal name

Burkheimer Winzer am Kaiserstuhl eG

Website

https://burkheimerwinzer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Burkheimer Winzer Am Kaiserstuhl EG is a German wine cooperative of roughly 60 families founded in 1924 in Burkheim am Kaiserstuhl, selling still wines, Barrique, Sekt, and Secco directly to consumers via its on-site Vinothek and Shopify e-commerce store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAB)

Keywords

• Wine cooperative
• Sparkling wine production
• Volcanic terroir viticulture
• Direct-to-consumer wine
• Wine tourism events

Headquarters

HQ city

Burkheim am Kaiserstuhl (Vogtsburg)

HQ country

Germany

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

Revenue model

1. Wine and Sekt Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from direct sales of wines, sparkling wines (Sekt), Secco, and grape juice through their own e-commerce shop and on-site Vinothek. Products are sold in various bottle sizes including 0.75L, 0.5L, 0.25L, and 1.5L magnum formats.
2. Event Experiences: Revenue from paid experiences including wine tastings, cellar tours, tractor rides, night watchman tours, and Sekt lounge events. These experiences drive product awareness and direct sales.
3. Shipping and Handling: Shipping fees for bottle deliveries within Germany, with free shipping on orders over €250.00. Standard shipping ranges from €9.00 (1-6 bottles) to €14.50 (25-36 bottles).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burkheimer Winzer am Kaiserstuhl eG is a wine cooperative of approximately 60 winemaking families that produces and sells wines, sparkling wines (Sekt), Secco, noble sweet wines (Beerenauslese/Trockenbeerenauslese), and grape juice. The cooperative sells directly to consumers through its Shopify-powered online shop and on-site Vinothek in Burkheim, and offers paid wine experience events such as tastings, cellar tours, tractor rides, and night watchman tours. Products are sourced from volcanic terroir vineyards at Kaiserstuhl sites including Schlossgarten and Feuerberg.

Product overview

Burkheimer Winzer is a wine-producing cooperative (Winzergenossenschaft) comprising around sixty small winemaking families. Founded in 1924, the cooperative crafts a diverse portfolio organized into distinct sub-brand lines: Lebensfreude (entry-level, fresh and fruity whites and rosés), Genuss (mid-tier single-vineyard wines from old vines), Stolz (premium Barrique-aged wines), Hingabe (traditionally bottle-fermented sparkling wines/Sekt), Secco (lightly sparkling perlwein), Edelsüß (noble sweet wines), and Specials (limited editions). A 100 Jahre Edition commemorated the 2024 centenary. The cooperative also offers grape juice, wine packages, and experiential wine tourism events. Products are sold directly via the Shopify-powered online shop, with wines categorized by quality level (Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese), taste profile (trocken, halbtrocken, lieblich, edelsüß), and vineyard origin (Schlossgarten and Feuerberg).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lebensfreude Collection Entry-level wine collection of light, fruity white and rosé wines with fresh acidity. Varieties include Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Rivaner, Weißburgunder, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muskateller, Spätburgunder, and Gewürztraminer, marketed in 0.75L and 1L formats. Targets everyday value-oriented wine consumers.
• Genuss Collection Mid-tier wines from older vines (Alte Reben) aged over 30 years, sourced from the Schlossgarten and Feuerberg single vineyards. Includes Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Chardonnay, Scheurebe, and Spätburgunder as Spätlese, typically dry. Targets quality-oriented wine drinkers seeking single-vineyard character.
• Stolz Collection Premium high-quality wines aged in Barrique barrels for 12–16 months. Includes Grauburgunder, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Spätburgunder (Barrique and Auslese). Targets wine enthusiasts seeking complex, characterful wines for special occasions.
• Hingabe Sparkling Wine (Sekt) Collection Sparkling wine (Sekt) line produced via traditional bottle fermentation (Flaschengärung). Includes Pinot (Brut), Chardonnay (Extra Brut), Sauvignon Blanc (Brut Nature), Pinot Noir (trocken), and Sparkling Zero (alcohol-free). Targets sparkling wine enthusiasts and celebration buyers.
• Specials Collection Limited and special-edition wines and products, including the Nachtwächter Spätburgunder (aged in oak), EMMA & Friends cuvée, and Nachtwächter Glühwein (mulled wine). Targets collectors and consumers seeking unique offerings.
• Secco Collection Perlwein (lightly sparkling wine) collection including Secco Blanc (dry, from Weißburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Gewürztraminer), Secco Rosé, and Secco Blanc 0.0 (alcohol-free). Targets casual sparkling wine drinkers.
• Edelsüß Noble Sweet Wine Collection Noble sweet wines including Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese from Müller-Thurgau, Scheurebe, Ruländer, and Spätburgunder, sourced from the Feuerberg vineyard. Targets collectors and dessert-wine enthusiasts.
• 100 Jahre Edition (Centenary Wines) Commemorative wine series celebrating the cooperative's 100th anniversary (1924–2024). Includes '100 Jahre Rot' (a Spätburgunder, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon cuvée aged in Barrique) and '100 Jahre Weiß' (spontaneously fermented Weißburgunder in large oak barrel). Targets collectors and anniversary gift buyers.
• Weinpakete (Curated Wine Packages) Pre-curated wine bundles and packages such as the Burkheimer BBQ-Paket, combining wines suited for specific occasions or meals. Targets gift buyers and consumers seeking themed selections.
• Minis & Maxis Format Variants Small-format (0.25L) and large-format (1.5L Magnum) bottles of selected wines and sparkling wines for diverse serving occasions. Targets individual portion use and celebration/occasion use cases.
• Saft (Grape Juice) Freshly pressed red grape juice made from fully ripe Burkheimer grapes, offered as a non-alcoholic alternative. Targets families, non-alcohol consumers, and gift buyers.
• Wine Tours & Event Experiences Paid event experiences including wine tastings, cellar tours, the Nachtwächterrundgang (night watchman historical tour), tractor rides through vineyards, Sektlounge events, seasonal festivals (Burkheimer Hocks, Weintage), and Christmas market events. Targets tourists, regional visitors, and groups seeking immersive wine experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• At 1998 Gebietsweinprämierung, all 25 entered wines received Gold medals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Badischer Weinbauverband (Baden Wine Growers Association)moderateOthersThe cooperative is affiliated with the Badischer Weinbauverband, participating in their wine competitions and events. This membership allows participation in regional wine events and festivals including those at Badisches Weinhaus Werner where over 500 wines from 21 Baden and 4 Württemberg cooperatives are presented.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Weingut Franz Keller Schwarzer Adler: Premium Kaiserstuhl wine estate with VDP membership and a strong Burgundy-varietal program. Overlaps directly on terroir, varietal focus, and premium-tier price points in the same micro-region.
• Winzerverein Oberkirch eG: Baden Ortenau wine cooperative with overlapping varietal mix, multi-tier pricing, and DTC plus regional wholesale distribution. Operates under the same cooperative governance structure.
• Affentaler Winzer eG: Baden wine cooperative with a comparable multi-tier DTC structure, Burgundian varietal focus, and direct-to-consumer sales model. Comparable cooperative scale and product portfolio.
• Weingut Dr. Heger: Kaiserstuhl-based wine estate with a comparable volcanic-terroir focus and Burgundy-varietal portfolio. Comparable in size, geography, and direct-to-consumer plus regional restaurant distribution model.
• Durbacher Winzergenossenschaft: Long-established Baden wine cooperative in the Ortenau region operating with a similar cooperative-governance, multi-tier DTC, and event-driven model. Directly comparable business structure and product breadth.
• Badischer Winzerkeller Breisach eG: Larger Baden cooperative aggregator located in Breisach near the Kaiserstuhl region. Mentioned as a partner at industry events and operates a similar cooperative-driven production model with broader regional sourcing.
• Weingut Bercher: Family-run Kaiserstuhl wine estate with comparable Burgundian varietal portfolio and traditional-method Sekt production. Direct regional competitor on terroir and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Schloss Wachenheim AG: One of Germany's largest Sekt producers with broad national and international distribution. Relevant as the dominant scaled incumbent in the same Sekt category where Burkheimer competes on quality rather than volume.
• Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien GmbH: Germany's market-leading Sekt producer with national retail and foodservice distribution. Comparable product category with vastly greater scale, marketing reach, and shelf access.

Regional players

• Schlumberger Wein- und Sektkellerei: Austrian traditional-method Sekt producer with comparable premium positioning and export distribution. Comparable in traditional bottle fermentation craft focus though serving primarily the Austrian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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