Curatolo Arini

What Curatolo Arini does

Curatolo Arini is a fifth-generation, family-owned Sicilian winery founded in 1875 by Vito Curatolo Arini in Marsala, Italy, and recognized as the oldest family-owned Marsala producer in continuous family ownership. The company produces a four-category wine portfolio — Monovarietali (Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah, Catarratto DOC Sicilia), Selezione (Gagliardetta Zibibbo, Sciarra Soprana, Brut DOC Sicilia, Maria Adelaide), Marsala VCA (Superiore Secco/Dolce 5 anni, Riserva 10 anni, Riserva Storica 20 anni, Vergine Riserva 2010), and Passiti/Liquorosi (Coralto Passito, Zibibbo Liquoroso) — at a single production facility, the Baglio Curatolo Arini, located on Via Vito Curatolo Arini in Marsala. Core production technology combines traditional Sicilian winemaking with modern techniques including controlled-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, aging in Slavonian oak casks, French and American barriques, tonneaux, skin maceration, and malolactic fermentation. The traditional Marsala concia process — using cooked must made over direct wood fire, grape alcohol, and mistella — and bush-vine viticulture on selected vineyards are positioned as proprietary heritage methods.

Revenue is generated through three channels: direct sales at the winery store and on-site wine experiences; Italian domestic commercial distribution via [email protected]; and international export managed through [email protected] and a dedicated Foreign Markets manager. Customer segments are HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes, wine bars), wine enthusiasts and fine-dining consumers, and wine collectors targeting aged Marsala. Marketing relies on Instagram and Facebook organic social, downloadable brochures, direct email communication, and on-site wine tourism. The company is led by President Sergio Curatolo (fourth generation) and General Manager Riccardo Curatolo, with Alexandra Curatolo managing marketing and wine tourism (fifth generation), Roberto Curatolo on the board, Antonino Reina as winemaker (10+ years), and Carlo Montalto handling foreign markets (20+ years).

Name

Curatolo Arini

Legal name

Curatolo Arini

Website

https://curatoloarini.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Curatolo Arini is a fifth-generation, family-owned Sicilian winery founded in 1875 in Marsala, producing traditional Marsala fortified wines, DOC Sicilia monovarietals, and dessert wines for HoReCa, wine enthusiasts, and collectors via direct sales, Italian distribution, and international export.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery and Fortified Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

Keywords

• Sicilian wines
• Marsala fortified wine
• Single-varietal wines
• Passito dessert wines
• Winery experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

MARSALA, Tp

HQ country

Italy

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 (B2C and B2B): Direct sales of wines including Monovarietali, Marsala VCA, Selezione, Passiti, and Liquorosi categories. Products sold through winery store, wine experiences, and commercial distribution channels in Italy and internationally.
2. Wine Tourism Experiences: Winery visits, tasting sessions, and events offered to visitors. Revenue from curated wine experience packages.
3. International Export: International distribution of wines to export markets through foreign trade channel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Curatolo Arini produces and sells a portfolio of Sicilian wines from its winery in Marsala, including single-varietal DOC Sicilia wines (Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah, Catarratto), premium Selezione wines, traditional fortified Marsala wines aged 5 to 20 years, and passito and liquoroso dessert wines. The company sells directly to consumers through its winery store, online store, and on-site wine experiences, and distributes through Italian domestic and international export channels for the hospitality and retail trade.

Product overview

Curatolo Arini is a family-owned Sicilian winery founded in 1875, producing a portfolio of wines across four main categories: Monovarietali (single-varietal wines including Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah, and Catarratto), Selezione (premium selections including Gagliardetta Zibibbo, Sciarra Soprana, Brut, and Maria Adelaide), Marsala VCA (fortified Marsala wines aged 5-20 years including Superiore Secco, Superiore Dolce, Riserva 10 anni, Riserva Storica 20 anni, and Vergine Riserva 2010), and Passiti/Liquorosi (dessert wines including Coralto Passito and Zibibbo Liquoroso). The company is recognized as the oldest family-owned Marsala business in continuous family ownership, with winemaking facilities in Marsala and vineyards across western Sicily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vito Curatolo Arini: A sub-brand of Curatolo Arini wines, referenced in company brochures and marketing materials.

Products and services

• Nero d'Avola DOC Sicilia
• Grillo DOC Sicilia
• Inzolia DOC Sicilia
• Syrah DOC Sicilia
• Catarratto DOC Sicilia
• Gagliardetta Zibibbo DOC Sicilia
• Sciarra Soprana Nero d'Avola DOC Sicilia
• Brut DOC Sicilia
• Maria Adelaide
• Marsala Superiore Riserva 10 anni
• Marsala Riserva Storica 20 anni
• Marsala Vergine Riserva 2010
• Marsala Superiore Dolce 5 anni
• Marsala Superiore Secco 5 anni
• Coralto Passito
• Zibibbo Liquoroso Terre Siciliane IGT
• Wine Experiences at Baglio Curatolo Arini

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Donnafugata: Sicilian wine producer with broad portfolio including Marsala-area wines and indigenous varietals. Comparable in DTC, international export, and premium positioning within the Sicilian wine category.
• Planeta Winery: Leading Sicilian wine producer with vineyards across Sicily including Etna. Comparable in producing DOC Sicilia wines across multiple indigenous grape varieties and operating wine tourism experiences.
• Tasca d'Almerita: Major Sicilian wine producer founded in 1830 with extensive vineyard holdings across Sicily including Etna. Comparable in producing both indigenous varietal wines and premium tiers, with strong international distribution.
• Cantine Rallo: Historic Marsala-area winery (founded 1860) producing both Marsala DOC and modern Sicilian DOC wines. Comparable in traditional Marsala production methods and Sicilian heritage branding.
• Feudo Arancio: Sicilian wine producer with vineyards across the region, part of the Italian wine group Mezzacorona. Comparable in DOC Sicilia varietal wines and international distribution focus.
• Cantine Florio: Historic Marsala DOC producer founded in 1833, now part of Illva Saronno. Direct comparable in Marsala fortified wine production, traditional aging methods, and Sicilian heritage positioning.
• Duca di Salaparuta: Sicilian wine producer owned by Illva Saronno (same parent as Cantine Florio). Comparable in producing traditional Sicilian wines and operating across multiple price tiers in the domestic and export markets.
• Carlo Pellegrino: Historic Marsala winery operating since 1880. Directly comparable as a family-owned Sicilian winery with deep Marsala DOC portfolio, traditional winemaking, and international export presence.

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi Antinori: One of Italy's largest and oldest wine dynasties with operations across Italy including Sicily (Tormaresca). Broader incumbent in the Italian premium wine space, offering overlapping capabilities in heritage branding and international distribution.
• Zonin1821: Large Italian wine group with production across multiple Italian regions. Broader incumbent with significant distribution scale in both domestic and international markets, representing the larger end of competitive dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CuratoloArini1875
• Instagraminstagram.com/curatoloarini1875
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curatoloarini

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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