coop agricola vitivinicola loncomilla limitada

What coop agricola vitivinicola loncomilla limitada does

Cooperativa Agrícola Vitivinícola Loncomilla Limitada is a Chilean wine cooperative founded on January 14, 1959, in San Javier de Loncomilla, Maule region, operating as a private sociedad cooperativa owned by approximately 100 member producers, most of whom are small-scale growers in the valley. The cooperative aggregates more than 850 hectares of member vineyards, with over 50% located in the dry inner field (secano interior), and runs a gravity-based winery in San Javier with annual capacity exceeding 22 million liters, equipped with stainless steel tanks, epoxy-coated cement tanks, pneumatic presses, and temperature-controlled fermentation systems operating under the Chilean wine industry's clean production certification.

The portfolio spans nine sub-brands organized across price tiers and styles: ALMAULE (heritage País cooperative brand across six Maule vineyards), KIMCHE Reservas and Varietales (premium red and white lines, 8-month French oak for reservas), SAN JORGE (value varietals), OVO (sparkling), PAÍS MÁGICO specialty products (Chicha Premium, Late Harvest, Licoroso, Mistela, Reserva, Rosado), PAÍS Asoleado (sun-dried ancestral style fermented for approximately one month), INVICTO, MIX LONCOMILLA mixed cases, and TESTIGO (organic reserve). Pricing spans 18,000-42,000 CLP per 6-bottle case at retail, with specialty formats like País Asoleado at 72,000 CLP per case.

The cooperative operates a dual-channel commercial model: a direct-to-consumer channel comprising an e-commerce online store (tienda_es.php), a physical Sala de Ventas showroom at the winery, tours and tastings, and Twitter (@LoncomillaWines) engagement; and a business-to-business bulk wine export channel serving international clients with nearly 50 years of bulk production experience and strict vinification protocols. Leadership consists of General Manager Carlos Meyer Arellano and Production Manager Carolina Bustamante S. The company has received the Huella Chile recognition (2017), double gold medals at the 23rd Catador Wine Awards (2018), and Descorchados 2021 scores of 90-93 points including a 'vino revelación' for País Asoleado 2018.

Name

coop agricola vitivinicola loncomilla limitada

Legal name

Cooperativa Agrícola Vitivinícola Loncomilla Limitada

Website

https://cooploncomilla.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cooperativa Agrícola Vitivinícola Loncomilla is a Chilean wine cooperative founded in 1959 in San Javier de Loncomilla, Maule region, aggregating ~100 small producer members across 850+ hectares to produce heritage País and classic varietal wines for domestic retail and international bulk export channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Bottled wine production
• Bulk wine supply
• Wine cooperative
• Varietal wines
• Sparkling wine

Headquarters

HQ city

San Javier de Loncomilla

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

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. Retail Wine Sales: Direct sales of bottled wines to consumers through their e-commerce store and physical showroom (Sala de Ventas), selling various product lines including Kimche, San Jorge, País Mágico, ALMAULE, Ovo Espumantes, and mixed cases.
2. Bulk Wine Sales: Sale of generic and varietal wines in large volumes to international clients, leveraging nearly 50 years of bulk wine production experience and strict vinification protocols.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cooperativa Loncomilla produces and sells wines manufactured in its gravity-based winery from member vineyards, offering varietal and reserve lines (Kimche, San Jorge, ALMAULE), sparkling wines (Ovo), traditional País grape wines (País Mágico, Asoleado), mixed cases, and bulk wine exports to international buyers. The cooperative sells its bottled portfolio through its own e-commerce store and physical showroom, and supplies large-volume generic and varietal bulk wine globally with strict vinification protocols.

Product overview

Cooperativa Agrícola Vitivinícola Loncomilla is a Chilean wine cooperative founded in 1959, producing high-quality wines from over 850 hectares of vineyards. The product portfolio centers on multiple wine sub-brands including Kimche (Reservas and Varietales lines), San Jorge Varietales, ALMAULE (heritage Pais wines), Ovo Espumantes (sparkling wines), and País Mágico (featuring Chicha Premium, Late Harvest, Licoroso, Mistela, Reserva, Rosado, and Asoleado). Additional offerings include mixed wine cases (Mix Reservas, Mix Patrimoniales, Mix Secano), bulk wine production services exceeding 22 million liters capacity, an online e-commerce store, and wine tourism with tours and tastings. The cooperative emphasizes traditional winemaking techniques alongside modern technology, with a focus on Chile's emblematic Pais grape variety and other classic varietals from the Maule Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALMAULE: Brand created through collaboration of six Maule Region wineries to promote the País variety, Chile's oldest grape variety.
• ASOLEADO
• INVICTO
• KIMCHE
• MIX LONCOMILLA
• OVO
• PAÍS MÁGICO
• SAN JORGE
• TESTIGO

Products and services

• Kimche Reservas Premium reserve wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Syrah, Carmenere, and Merlot varieties aged in French oak barrels for 8 months, sourced from old vineyards in the coastal mountain range dryland.
• Kimche Varietales Varietal wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with hand-harvested grapes.
• ALMAULE Associative wine brand created from six vineyards in the Maule Region, paying tribute to Chile's oldest grape variety País with fresh, rustic wines from dryland viticulture.
• San Jorge Varietales Varietal wines from San Javier and Villa Alegra vineyards in the Maule Valley, featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc varieties.
• Ovo Espumantes Sparkling wines including Ovo Brut (blanca and rosé), produced using traditional methods with pneumatic presses and temperature-controlled fermentation.
• País Mágico Chicha Premium Traditional Chilean Chicha made from hand-harvested País grapes from the interior dryland of Loncomilla Valley, with cooked must fermented to achieve a unique concentrated flavor.
• País Mágico Late Harvest Sweet wine from hand-selected País grapes harvested at the end of April, fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, featuring cherry-rose color with red fruit aromas.
• País Mágico Licoroso Fortified wine made from selected País grapes from the interior dryland, hand-harvested at the end of April, with the must fermented and headed with wine alcohol, presenting a bright purple-red color.
• País Mágico Mistela Traditional fortified dessert wine from hand-selected País grapes, part of the País Mágico product line.
• País Mágico Reserva Reserve wines from the País Mágico line, produced from traditional País grape varieties with aging and careful vinification.
• País Mágico Rosado Pale pink rosé with peach nuances, abundant aromas of red fruits and flowers, smooth, fresh and juicy on the palate, ideal for aperitifs and summer afternoons, served at 10°C.
• País Asoleado Traditional sun-dried wine process where País grapes are harvested late and exposed to sun for four weeks before fermentation, resulting in brick-red wines with orange nuances, dried fig aromas, and caramel notes.
• Invicto Wine brand from the cooperative's portfolio.
• Mix Reservas Mixed case of 6 bottles featuring Kimche Reserve wines including Cabernet Sauvignon and País Mágico selections.
• Mix Patrimoniales Mixed case of 6 heritage bottles including Chicha, Late Harvest País, Asoleado País, and Carignan wines.
• Mix Secano Mixed case selection featuring wines from the dryland coastal mountain vineyards.
• Vino a Granel (Bulk Wine) Bulk wine production with over 22 million liters capacity, producing generic and varietal wines for large-volume international clients with strict vinification protocols.
• Tours and Tastings Wine tourism service offering tours and tasting bookings at the cooperative's sales showroom (Sala de Ventas).

Quantifiable outcome

• Descorchados 2021 recognition with 90-93 points for País Mágico Late Harvest 2018 and Asoleado 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Viña Montes: Premium Chilean winery known for Apalta and Colchagua icon wines with significant export presence. Comparable as a mid-to-large Chilean producer pursuing premium positioning and international brand building.
• Viña Errázuriz: Premium-focused Chilean wine producer with strong export presence and award recognition (e.g., Aconcagua Valley icon wines). Comparable as a Chilean producer competing in both domestic and international premium segments.
• Viña Concha y Toro: Chile's largest wine producer with extensive portfolio across price tiers and global distribution. Comparable as a Chilean wine company with both bulk and branded operations, though substantially larger and more internationally distributed than Loncomilla.
• Viña Santa Rita: One of Chile's largest and oldest wineries (founded 1880), operating across multiple price points with significant domestic and export presence. Comparable as an established Chilean winery with both bulk heritage and branded premium lines.
• Caliterra: Chilean winery operating in Colchagua with diverse varietal portfolio and international distribution through partnerships. Comparable as a Chilean producer with multi-channel exports and broad SKU portfolio.

Direct peers

• Viña Tabali: Chilean boutique winery focused on cool-climate and coastal wines with premium positioning. Comparable as a smaller Chilean producer building premium brand recognition through award-winning wines.
• Viña De Martino: Chilean family winery with strong focus on Itata and Maule Valley heritage varieties, including Carignan, País, and Cinsault. Comparable as a mid-sized Chilean producer prioritizing old-vine, dryland, and heritage-variety storytelling.
• Bouchon Family Wines: Maule Valley-based Chilean winery focused on heritage País and old-vine Carignan from dryland (secano) vineyards. Highly comparable due to similar Maule Valley geography, emphasis on País variety, and dryland vineyard sourcing approach.
• Viña Morandé: Chilean winery with heritage and modern lines including old-vine País and Carignan, plus sparkling and premium reserves. Comparable as a Chilean producer with similar portfolio breadth and heritage variety focus.
• Viña Casa Donoso: Chilean mid-sized winery with diverse varietal portfolio including País-related heritage wines and bulk production. Comparable in scale and product breadth as a domestic Chilean producer with B2B and DTC channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LoncomillaWines
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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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