Cantina di Santa Croce

What Cantina di Santa Croce does

Cantina di Santa Croce is an Italian agricultural cooperative (Società Agricola Cooperativa) producing Lambrusco and other wines from S. Croce di Carpi, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, in continuous operation since 1907. The cooperative works with member grape growers ('soci conferenti') and produces a portfolio of roughly twenty DOP, DOCG, DOC, and IGP wines centered on indigenous Lambrusco varieties (Salamino di S.Croce, di Sorbara, Grasparossa di Castelvetro), supplemented by Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Trentino Müller Thurgau DOC, Sangiovese Romagna DOC, Malvasia Dolce Spumante, and a Pignoletto sparkling line.

Production technology is traditional rather than technology-driven: the Charmat method for sparkling wines (prise de mousse via natural fermentation in autoclave), cold maceration, controlled-temperature fermentation, hand-harvesting from 30–40 year-old vines for premium cuvées, and certified-organic vineyard management for the Il Primo Biologico line. No AI/ML, automation platforms, or proprietary technology systems are disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-consumer. Distribution is limited to an on-site point-of-sale wine shop at the Carpi headquarters (open Monday–Saturday) and the cantinasantacroce.it e-commerce platform, which sells individual bottles, case quantities, and bulk wine ('vini sfusi'). Bottle prices range from €4.60 to €9.80. Brand-building is supported by presence at Italian wine trade events (Vinitaly, Merano WineFestival, Ein Prosit) and an accumulation of international awards. No external investors, parent company, or distribution partnerships are disclosed; the firm operates as a member-owned cooperative with a six-person team.

Name

Cantina di Santa Croce

Legal name

CANTINA DI S. CROCE Soc. Agr. Coop.

Website

https://cantinasantacroce.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cantina di Santa Croce is a 1907-founded agricultural cooperative winery in Carpi, Modena, producing DOP/DOCG Lambrusco and other Italian wines for direct-to-consumer sale through its on-site shop and e-commerce platform, serving individual wine enthusiasts and Emilian-cuisine consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Lambrusco wine production
• Sparkling wine production
• DOP certified wines
• Wine cooperative
• Charmat method winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

S. Croce di Carpi

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through physical point-of-sale location and e-commerce online shop. The winery sells bottled wines and bulk wines (vini sfusi) directly to consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cantina di Santa Croce is an agricultural cooperative winery that produces and sells traditional Lambrusco and other wines from the Modena region of Italy. The winery produces approximately 20 wines including DOP-certified sparkling and still Lambrusco wines, IGP wines, a 100 Vendemmie sparkling line, Prosecco Superiore DOCG, and still wines from Sangiovese and Müller Thurgau grapes. Products are sold directly to consumers through an on-site wine shop and e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Cantina di Santa Croce is a wine cooperative winery established in 1907, producing a diverse portfolio of sparkling and still wines centered around the Lambrusco grape varieties native to the Modena region. The product lineup includes multiple PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Lambrusco wines: Lambrusco Salamino di S.Croce (offered in dry, semi-sweet, La Tradizione, Vigne Vecchie, Il Primo Biologico organic, and Ziocanta varieties), Lambrusco di Sorbara DOP, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOP, and Il Lambrusco di Modena DOP (a blended cuvée). The IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) range includes Lambrusco dell'Emilia in rosé, semi-secco, and red variants, plus Lancellotta dell'Emilia. The sparkling wine collection features the 100 Vendemmie line (Rosso, Rosè, and Bianco Pignoletto brut), Malvasia Dolce Spumante, and Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Non-sparkling offerings include Trentino Müller Thurgau DOC, Chardonnay, and Il Sangiovese Romagna DOC. All wines are produced using traditional Charmat method with cold maceration and controlled temperature fermentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lambrusco Salamino di S.Croce dry PDO sparkling red wine made from Lambrusco Salamino grapes from the Carpi area, featuring ruby red color, fruity scent, full-bodied and winy taste. Produced using the Charmat method with natural fermentation.
• Lambrusco Salamino di S.Croce Semi-Sweet (Amabile) PDO sparkling red wine from Lambrusco Salamino grapes, featuring ruby red color with delicate semi-sweet taste and fruity fragrance.
• Lambrusco di Sorbara DOP PDO sparkling red wine from Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes grown in the Soliera and Sorbara area. Features pale ruby color with violet fragrance, dry and pleasantly acidic taste.
• Lambrusco Salamino di S.Croce DOP Vigne Vecchie Premium PDO Lambrusco from hand-harvested grapes from vineyards over 30 years old. Ruby red sparkling wine with red fruit aromas evolving over time, balanced freshness and salinity.
• Lambrusco Salamino di S.Croce Il Primo Biologico First organic PDO Lambrusco Salamino produced from certified organic vineyards with no added sulfites. Ruby red wine with intense red fruit aromas characteristic of the grape variety.
• Il Lambrusco di Modena DOP PDO sparkling red blend of Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Grasparossa grapes. Ruby red color with delicate floral aroma, harmonizes well with all dishes.
• Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOP PDO sparkling red wine from Lambrusco Grasparossa grapes from the hillside area of Castelvetro. Full, harmonious and velvety taste with ripe red fruit aroma.
• Lambrusco Salamino di S.Croce DOP La Tradizione Traditional PDO Lambrusco aged on lees in autoclave. Ruby red sparkling wine with fruity aroma in early aging, becoming winy and decisive in later phases.
• Lambrusco dell'Emilia rosato IGP IGP sparkling rosé from 60% Lambrusco Salamino and 40% Lambrusco di Sorbara. Bright rosé color with fine violet aroma, elegant and fresh taste.
• Lambrusco dell'Emilia rosso Semisecco IGP IGP semi-dry sparkling red wine from 60% Lambrusco Salamino and 40% Lambrusco Grasparossa and Sorbara. Intense ruby red with purple reflections and ripe red fruit aroma.
• Lambrusco dell'Emilia rosso IGP IGP dry sparkling red wine from 70% Lambrusco Salamino and 30% Lambrusco Grasparossa. Intense ruby red with characteristic mature red fruit aromas, dry and velvety taste.
• 100 Vendemmie Rosé Spumante Brut PDO sparkling rosé from Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco di Sorbara. Elegant with persistent perlage and brilliant color, characterized by rose notes.
• 100 Vendemmie Rosso Spumante Brut PDO sparkling red wine from 90% Lambrusco Salamino and 10% Ancellotta. Vigorous red foam with intense fresh aromas, pleasant and harmonious on the palate.
• 100 Vendemmie Bianco Pignoletto Spumante Brut

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Marchesi di Barolo: Italian DOCG producer with own wine shop and e-commerce DTC operations. Comparable on direct-to-consumer and DOP/DOCG wine retail model, though geographically focused on Piedmont rather than Emilia-Romagna.

Direct peers

• Cleto Chiarli: Lambrusco winery in Modena operating a wine shop and tasting room similar to Cantina di Santa Croce's POS model. Strong overlap on heritage branding, traditional Charmat-method Lambrusco, and DTC retail presence.
• Medici Ermete & Figli: Family-owned Lambrusco producer headquartered in Reggio Emilia with a long heritage. Produces Lambrusco Salamino, Sorbara, and Reggiano DOC wines — direct overlap with Cantina di Santa Croce on grape varieties and appellation portfolio.
• Lini 1910: Emilia-based Lambrusco producer with a long heritage, offering Salamino and other DOC Lambrusco sparkling wines. Direct peer in product category and Italian distribution footprint.
• Cantine Riunite & Civ (CVB): One of the largest Italian wine cooperatives, owner of brands such as Riunite and Bolla, with deep roots in Lambrusco production in Emilia-Romagna. Same cooperative-led model, same core grape, and overlapping distribution channels.
• Cavicchioli 1928: Family-run Lambrusco specialist based in Modena (founded 1928), producing Lambrusco di Sorbara, Grasparossa and Salamino sparkling wines. Same category, same DOC/DOP appellations, same Emilia-Romagna terroir — direct competitor to Cantina di Santa Croce in the Italian and export Lambrusco market.
• Chiarli 1860: One of the oldest Lambrusco producers in Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1860 in Modena. Operates a portfolio of Lambrusco DOC sparkling wines and a direct-to-consumer wine shop, closely matching Cantina di Santa Croce's positioning in traditional, appellation-protected Lambrusco.

Broad incumbents

• Zonin 1821: Large Italian wine group with broad DOP/DOCG portfolio and substantial export footprint. Represents the broader-incumbent competitive set that a small Lambrusco cooperative must compete against for shelf space and distributor attention.

Emerging players

• Paltrinieri: Boutique Lambrusco di Sorbara specialist in the Soliera/Sorbara micro-terroir. Represents the 'new-wave' Lambrusco that competes for the same premium drinker Cantina di Santa Croce targets with its Vigne Vecchie line.
• Tenuta Pederzana: Small family winery in Modena focused on Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC, the same appellation produced by Cantina di Santa Croce. Comparable premium positioning and craft-production scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Funding overview

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