GERE ATTILA WINERY

What GERE ATTILA WINERY does

Gere Attila Winery is a privately held, family-owned premium wine producer headquartered in Villány, Hungary, operating since the 1990s (with its flagship Solus Merlot first produced in 2000). The core activity is estate-grown winemaking from vineyards in the Villány wine region, including single-vineyard Merlot from the stony, limestone-rich Kopár-dűlő plot aged 16–18 months in 300-liter Zemplén oak barrels, varietal bottlings (Cabernet Sauvignon, Kékfrankos, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo, Olaszrizling), the organic Portugieser from Ördögárok introduced in 2017, and entry-level A.GERE Frici wines. The portfolio spans classic (HUF 3,500–4,700 per bottle), barrique (HUF 9,100–9,600), and fine wine tiers including Solus (HUF 27,600), Attila (HUF 46,200), and Attila Cabernet Sauvignon (HUF 54,000). The estate's land is cultivated under organic practices since 2017 and serves as the raw-material base for grape seed oil, extract and microgranules used internally and sold externally.

Beyond wine, the business operates a vertically integrated destination resort in Villány that captures consumer value across multiple touchpoints: the Crocus Hotel & Wine Spa (accommodation with vinotherapy wellness), Mandula Restaurant and A.GERE Wine Bar & Shop (Swabian-inspired dining, MAG and Terroir tasting menus, 100+ vintage wine list), winery visits and the Frici vineyard tour, plus the Andrea Gere Skin Care / GRAPELOVE cosmetics line — a Swiss-developed skincare range launched November 2019 using Solar Vitis black grape stem cells (PhytoCellTec) and the estate's proprietary grape seed extracts. Sales channels are direct: the shop.gere.hu e-commerce storefront, on-site estate purchases, hotel/restaurant point-of-sale, and event-driven acquisition through regional wine festivals (Villány Rosé, Red Wine, Gere Jazz, St. Martin's Day).

The customer base is a long-tail mix of individual wine enthusiasts, domestic and international wine tourists and wellness travelers, and corporate groups of approximately 30 people for team-building events. Revenue derives from five streams: wine sales, hotel and hospitality, wine tourism and tastings (HUF 11,000–33,000), grape seed products, and the GRAPELOVE cosmetics line. Distribution is concentrated in Hungary (DomesticSingle Country), with international prestige carried by critic awards — Solus 2023 (100 pts Stuart Pigott), Solus 2021 (97 pts Falstaff, ranked among Europe's nine best Merlots), Villányi Franc Csillagvölgy 2023 (96 pts), Attila 2015 (95 pts), Fekete Járdovány 2024 (92 pts) — and TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice and Booking.com Excellence Awards for Crocus Hotel. The legal structure comprises AKA Kft. (winery operations) and AKA CROCUS Kft. (hotel operations), with wholly owned operating subsidiaries including Gere & Schubert, Crocus Hotel & Wine Spa, Mandula Restaurant, and Andrea Gere Skin Care.

Name

GERE ATTILA WINERY

Legal name

AKA Kft.

Website

https://gere.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gere Attila Winery is a family-owned Hungarian premium wine producer in Villány operating an integrated destination resort that combines estate winemaking, the Crocus Hotel & Wine Spa, Mandula Restaurant, vinotherapy spa, and the GRAPELOVE grape-based skincare line for individual wine enthusiasts, leisure travelers, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wine Production

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

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 Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI), Producer-Owned Retail & Bottle Shops (On-site) (THAFALAL)

Keywords

• Premium wine production
• Wine tourism hospitality
• Grape seed cosmetics
• Organic vineyard winemaking
• Vinotherapy spa services

Headquarters

HQ city

Villány

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of wines through the winery's own e-commerce shop (shop.gere.hu) and on-site at the winery. Product range includes entry-level wines, premium barrique-aged wines, and fine wine selections including the flagship Solus Merlot and Attila blend. Prices range from approximately 3,500 Ft to 54,000 Ft per bottle.
2. Hotel & Hospitality Services: Revenue from Crocus Hotel & Wine Spa accommodation services, wellness and spa treatments including vinotherapy, and restaurant dining at Mandula Restaurant. The integrated resort concept offers overnight stays, gourmet dining, and wine experiences as a complete destination.
3. Wine Tourism & Experiences: Income from winery visits, cellar tours, wine tastings, and the Frici vineyard tour experience. Tasting experiences include cellar visits and themed tastings. Pricing for tastings ranges from 11,000-33,000 HUF depending on group size and experience type.
4. Grape Seed Products: Sales of grape seed oil, extract, and capsules derived from organic estate-grown grapes. These products represent value-added utilization of winemaking byproducts and support the wellness/spa product line.
5. Andrea Gere Skin Care Cosmetics: Sales of the GRAPELOVE skincare product line featuring active ingredients derived from Gere organic grape seeds. The product line was launched in November 2019 and includes face and body care products available through the e-commerce shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gere Attila Winery is a family-owned estate in Villány, Hungary that produces premium wines (including the flagship Solus Merlot), grape seed products (oil, extract, capsules), and the GRAPELOVE skincare line. The winery operates as an integrated destination resort with the Crocus Hotel & Wine Spa, Mandula Restaurant, and on-site wine tastings, cellar tours, and vineyard experiences.

Product overview

Gere Attila Winery operates as a diversified wine and hospitality business centered on premium winemaking in the Villány wine region. The core offering consists of estate wines (A.GERE label) including premium single-vineyard wines (Solus, Kopar, Attila) and varietal wines, complemented by grape seed products (oil, extract, capsules) derived from organic vineyards. The business extends into hospitality through Crocus Hotel & Wine Spa (accommodation with vinotherapeutic wellness), A.GERE Restaurant (Swabian- inspired gastronomy), and retail offerings including Andrea Gere Skin Care cosmetics (GRAPELOVE line), gift packages, and chocolate. Wine tastings and cellar tours, including vineyard excursions via the vintage Frici bus, provide experiential marketing. All entities operate under the Gere family umbrella, with operational companies including AKA Kft. (winery/retail) and AKA Crocus Kft. (hotel).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A.GERE Wines Premium estate wines including varietals (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Portugieser, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo) and flagship cuvées (Solus, Kopar, Attila). The Solus is a pure Merlot from the Kopár vineyard aged 16-18 months in Zemplén oak barrels.
• Grape Seed Products Grape seed oil, extract, and microgranules derived from organically farmed Villány grapes using proprietary extraction technology, sold as dietary supplements and culinary products.
• Andrea Gere Skin Care (GRAPELOVE) Skincare cosmetics line containing organic grape seed oil, extracts, microgranules, and Swiss-developed Solar Vitis black grape stem cells for skin revitalization and UV/aging protection.
• Crocus Hotel & Wine Spa Wine-themed hotel accommodation in Villány with wellness and spa facilities including vinotherapeutic treatments using estate-grown grapes, swimming pool, jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, steam bath, and relaxation areas.
• A.GERE Restaurant (Mandula Restaurant) Family-style restaurant offering traditional Swabian dishes and contemporary gastronomy paired with Gere wines, featuring MAG (new generation), Swabian, and Terroir menus.
• Gift Packages Curated gift packages combining wines, grape seed products, chocolate, and other local specialties available through the online shop.
• Winery Visit & Wine Tasting Guided cellar tours, wine tasting experiences, and the Frici Tour (dűlőtúra) using the vintage Frici bus to tour the estate vineyards.
• A.GERE Frici Entry-level wine brand featuring easy-drinking wines including Frici Blanc and Frici Rosé positioned as approachable wines for everyday enjoyment.
• Organic Portugieser Organic Portugieser from the Ördögárok vineyard, featuring distinctive velvety, warm tones and soft tannins from the sub-Mediterranean climate of the enclosed basin terroir.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solus 2021 ranked among Europe's 9 best Merlots by Falstaff magazine (February-March 2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AKA Kft.coreOthersParent operating company for Gere Attila Winery and related entities. Registered at 7773 Villány, Erkel F. u. 2/a, handles all commercial operations including e-commerce and marketing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Disznókő Winery: Premium Tokaji winery owned by a French insurance group, combining international investment with Hungarian terroir expertise. Comparable as a premium Hungarian winery with integrated tourism and international recognition, though focused on Tokaj.
• Royal Tokaji Wine Company: Leading premium Tokaji wine producer with established international distribution and broader geographic reach than Gere. Comparable as a premium Hungarian producer with global export presence, though focused on Tokaj region.
• Chateau Dereszla: Tokaj premium winery focused on single-vineyard and vineyard-select wines with a long heritage. Comparable as a Hungarian premium estate winery serving similar critic-driven and wine-tourist audiences.

Direct peers

• Malatinszky Winery: Premium Villány winery specializing in Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux-style blends from the same Villány appellation. Directly comparable premium positioning and similar varietal focus on Villány terroir.
• Szepsy Winery: Iconic Tokaj-based family winery producing premium single-vineyard sweet and dry wines with strong international critic recognition. Comparable as a leading Hungarian premium family winery with international award pedigree.
• Heumann Winery: Villány-based family-owned premium winery producing single-vineyard wines including flagship Merlot bottlings from local terroir. Comparable as a small premium family winery in the same Villány region.
• Patricius Winery: Premium Tokaj winery focused on single-vineyard expressions and integrated hospitality experiences. Comparable as a Hungarian premium family winery combining estate wines with on-site tourism offerings.
• Sauska Winery: Premium Hungarian winery with vineyards in both Tokaj and Villány, producing high-end single-vineyard wines and operating an integrated estate hospitality experience. Directly comparable as a premium Hungarian producer combining winemaking with wine tourism.
• Gróf Degenfeld Winery: Tokaj-based premium winery combining estate wines with castle hotel hospitality and wine tourism. Comparable as an integrated wine + hospitality destination in Hungary with similar premium positioning.
• Bock Winery: Villány-based premium Hungarian winery with strong international reputation, focused on red varietals from the same Villány terroir. Same regional terroir, similar premium positioning, and overlapping export markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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