Enrico Serafino 1878

What Enrico Serafino 1878 does

Enrico Serafino S.r.l. is a family-owned artisanal winery founded in 1878 in Canale, Piedmont, Italy, structured as an Italian Società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) with a stated share capital of €90,440 and a current headcount of approximately 12 employees. The company produces a portfolio of Piedmontese still wines — Barolo, Barbaresco, Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi, and indigenous (Autoctoni) varieties — and sparkling and passito wines (Alta Langa Metodo Classico, Erbaluce di Caluso Passito), sourcing grapes from vineyards in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Langhe-Roero and Monferrato regions. Underlying production is traditional artisan winemaking rather than a technology platform; the company's distinguishing technical asset is its continuous harvest record (145+ uninterrupted harvests) and a historically preserved library of old vintages dating to 1939 (Barolo), 1949 (Barbaresco), and 1920 (Erbaluce di Caluso Passito).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with no disclosed distributor, reseller, or marketplace channel. Revenue is generated through retail sales at the on-site Wine Shop and Enoteca in Canale, an online store shipping globally, paid wine tasting experiences and cellar visits, a Wine Club membership giving access to special releases, and gift cards. The company holds a VIVA sustainability certification (the first Alta Langa producer so certified, awarded March 2024), complies with GDPR, and recently initiated a Pinot Meunier experimental viticultural project (publicly presented December 4, 2023) targeting inclusion of the variety in the Piedmont regional catalog. Marketing is organic — corporate website (Italian/English), Facebook, Instagram, and on-premise visits — with no paid advertising, sales force, or partner channel identified. There is no disclosed external funding, institutional investment, or M&A activity; ownership is referenced as remaining within the founding family.

Name

Enrico Serafino 1878

Legal name

Enrico Serafino S.r.l.

Website

https://enricoserafino.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enrico Serafino S.r.l. is a family-owned Piedmontese winery founded in 1878 (12 employees) producing Barolo, Barbaresco, Alta Langa, Gavi, and Erbaluce wines, serving wine culture enthusiasts directly through its Canale Wine Shop, online store, tastings, and Wine Club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Italian Wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wineries (31213), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Italian artisan winery
• Piedmontese wine production
• Barolo Barbaresco
• Alta Langa sparkling wine
• Wine tasting experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Canale

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. Wine and Spumante Sales: Enrico Serafino generates revenue through the direct sale of its artisan wines and sparkling wines (spumanti) via its Wine Shop and online store. Products include Barolo, Barbaresco, Alta Langa, Gavi docg, and Erbaluce di Caluso Passito. The company also sells Wine Club memberships and gift cards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Enrico Serafino 1878 is a family-owned artisanal winery producing premium traditional Piedmontese wines and classic-method sparkling wines from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Langhe-Roero and Monferrato regions. The portfolio includes Barolo, Barbaresco, Alta Langa DOCG, Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi, Erbaluce di Caluso Passito, and indigenous Autoctoni varieties, sold directly to consumers through an on-site Wine Shop/Enoteca in Canale and an online storefront, complemented by cellar visits, guided tastings, and a Wine Club.

Product overview

Enrico Serafino 1878 is a family-owned artisanal winery in Piedmont, Italy, established in 1878. The winery produces a portfolio of still wines (Barolo, Barbaresco, Gavi DOCG, and indigenous Autoctoni varieties) and sparkling wines (Alta Langa Metodo Classico), including the first VIVA-certified Alta Langa. They also produce a historic Erbaluce di Caluso Passito dating to their Canavese origins. The winery offers direct sales through their Wine Shop and tasting experiences. The portfolio spans over 145 years of winemaking, with a historic library collection preserving bottles from 1939 (Barolo), 1949 (Barbaresco), 1920 (Erbaluce), and 1997 onwards (Alta Langa).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barolo Premium red wine from the Piedmont region produced from Nebbiolo grapes; Enrico Serafino's Barolo collection spans over 80 years of history, with the oldest preserved bottle dating to 1939.
• Barbaresco Premium red wine from the Piedmont region produced from Nebbiolo grapes; the collection covers 70 years of history, with the oldest bottle from 1949.
• Alta Langa Classic-method sparkling wine (Metodo Classico) from Piedmont; Enrico Serafino produces the first Alta Langa certified VIVA, with the collection including all vintages since the DOCG began in 2002 plus earlier productions from 1997.
• Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi White wine from Cortese grapes grown in the Gavi area, produced within the municipality of Gavi.
• Erbaluce di Caluso Passito Sweet passito wine made from Erbaluce grapes, produced to commemorate founder Enrico Serafino's Canavese origins. Bottles in the collection date back to 1920.
• Autoctoni Indigenous/local Piedmontese wine varieties produced by the winery.
• Degustazioni (Wine Tastings and Cellar Visits) Wine tasting experiences and cellar visits offered at the Canale (CN) winery, including Wine Club member benefits.
• Wine Shop (Online and On-site Retail) Online and physical retail channel where Enrico Serafino's wines and spumanti are sold directly to consumers, plus gift cards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 145 uninterrupted harvests since 1878

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Progetto Scaldacuore Odv EtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnrico Serafino collaborated with Progetto Scaldacuore Odv Ets on the 'Salva il Tappo' (Save the Cork) initiative — a project combining wine and social inclusion, supporting a nonprofit organization working in the social sector. A PDF document about the project is available for download from the Enrico Serafino ratings and press page.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prunotto: Historic Piedmontese winery based in Alba, producing Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera d'Alba. Directly comparable as a heritage Piedmontese producer with overlapping Nebbiolo-based DOCG portfolio and traditional winemaking approach.
• Giacomo Conterno: Iconic family-owned Barolo producer in Monforte d'Alba, renowned for traditional Nebbiolo winemaking. Directly comparable as a heritage, family-run Piedmontese winery producing premium Barolo from the same region, with a similarly traditional production philosophy.
• G.D. Vajra: Family-owned artisanal Barolo and Alta Langa producer based in the Langhe region. Directly comparable as a small-scale, family-run Piedmontese winery producing Barolo and Alta Langa from similar terroir with a strong DTC and export presence.
• Pio Cesare: Family-owned Barolo and Barbaresco producer founded in 1881 in Alba. Directly comparable as a historic Piedmontese winery with overlapping Barolo, Barbaresco, and other indigenous varietal production; similar heritage and family-ownership profile.
• Contratto: Historic Piedmontese winery specializing in Alta Langa Metodo Classico sparkling wines, with a comparable heritage-driven, traditional production approach. Directly comparable because both producers focus on Alta Langa DOCG and traditional sparkling winemaking from the same UNESCO region.
• Vietti: Premium Barolo and Barbaresco producer from Castiglione Falletto, founded in the 19th century. Directly comparable as a historic Piedmontese winery producing Barolo and Barbaresco with a strong international fine wine following.
• Marchesi di Barolo: Historic Barolo winery founded in 1807 in the heart of the Barolo production zone. Directly comparable as a long-established family-run Piedmontese winery specializing in Barolo and other regional wines, with on-site experiences and a Wine Shop model similar to Enrico Serafino.
• Coppo: Family-owned Piedmontese winery in Canelli, notable for traditional method sparkling wines including Alta Langa and Barbera d'Asti. Directly comparable as a heritage Piedmontese producer focusing on both still wines and traditional-method sparkling wines from the same Alto Monferrato area.
• Bruno Giacosa: Legendary traditional Barolo and Barbaresco producer from Neive, with deep historical libraries. Directly comparable as a high-end, heritage-driven Piedmontese winery producing Barolo and Barbaresco from Nebbiolo grapes with a focus on traditional winemaking.

Broad incumbents

• Fontanafredda: One of the largest historic Barolo producers in Serralunga d'Alba, founded in 1858, with a broader portfolio across multiple Piedmontese appellations. Comparable as a heritage Piedmontese winery with overlapping Barolo and Alta Langa production, though at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/enricoserafino1878
• Instagraminstagram.com/enricoserafino1878
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enrico-serafino-1878

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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