La Riojana Co-op

What La Riojana Co-op does

La Riojana Co-op is a wine-producing agricultural cooperative headquartered in Chilecito, La Rioja province, Argentina, in the Famatina Valley. Founded in 1940 by Italian migrants, the cooperative comprises approximately 500 family growers with a workforce of 250+ people, producing over 50 million bottles per year and operating as one of Argentina's top 10 wine exporters and the country's largest wine cooperative. It is the world's largest producer of certified Fairtrade-organic wine, the first Fairtrade-certified winery in Argentina (certified 2006), and the holder of the largest Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard surface area in Argentina.

The portfolio spans multiple wine brands across price tiers—flagship Riojana, premium single-vineyard Tilimuqui (organic and sparkling, including the de-alcoholised Tilimuqui Zero), specialist organic Ecologica, biodynamic Rayo de Luna, plus reserve and varietal lines (Raza, La Posada, Santa Florentina, Believer)—together with private label production for major retailers. Production is anchored by 345 hectares of organic vineyards and 130+ hectares of Demeter-certified biodynamic vines. Technical capabilities include Charmat-method sparkling production, state-of-the-art de-alcoholisation, and sheep grazing for natural vineyard fertilization. Beyond wine, the cooperative produces 4.5 million kilos of olives annually and has launched Argentina's first Fairtrade organic olive oil with Co-op UK.

Distribution combines B2B private-label supply with B2C branded sales through The Co-operative UK (500+ stores, 25+ year relationship), Waitrose, Systembolaget Sweden, Alko Finland, four Canadian provincial liquor boards, and 300+ US supermarkets. Most wines retail under £6 per bottle, with Tilimuqui Fairtrade Sparkling Zero priced at £5. The 500 grower-owners are also the suppliers, and the Fairtrade Premium mechanism funds community infrastructure (water project, secondary school, health centre) for La Rioja province, embedding cooperative economics directly into the value proposition.

Name

La Riojana Co-op

Legal name

La Riojana Cooperativa Vitivinifruticola de la Rioja Ltda

Website

https://lariojanawines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Riojana Co-op is an Argentine wine cooperative of 500 family growers producing 50+ million bottles annually of certified Fairtrade, organic, and biodynamic wines sold through Co-op UK, Waitrose, Systembolaget, Alko, and Canadian liquor boards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcohol Importers & Brand Owners (Wholesale) (CRAOAIAB), Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

Keywords

• Fairtrade wine production
• Organic wine cooperative
• Biodynamic wine making
• Private label wines
• Argentine wine exports

Headquarters

HQ city

Chilecito, La Rioja

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Wine Production and Sales: Produces and sells Fairtrade, Organic, and Biodynamic wines under multiple brands including Ecologica, Tilimuqui, Raza, Riojana, La Posada, Believer, Santa Florentina, and Rayo de Luna. Also produces private label wines for major retailers.
2. Olive Oil Production: Produces over 4.5 million kilos of olives annually and launched Argentina's first Fairtrade organic olive oil (Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Riojana Co-op is a wine-producing cooperative that grows, produces, and markets Fairtrade, organic, and biodynamic wines from the Famatina Valley in La Rioja, Argentina. Its portfolio spans multiple brands (Ecologica, Raza, Riojana, Tilimuqui, La Posada, Santa Florentina, Believer, Rayo de Luna) sold through major retail chains, government alcohol monopolies, and private-label partnerships in the UK, Nordic countries, USA, and Canada. The cooperative also produces Fairtrade organic extra virgin olive oil.

Product overview

La Riojana Co-op is a wine production cooperative offering a portfolio of wine brands across multiple tiers. The portfolio includes flagship brand Riojana (comprehensive varietals and reserves), premium single-vineyard Tilimuqui (organic and sparkling wines), and accessible ranges such as Ecologica (organic bag-in-box), Raza Selection, La Posada, Santa Florentina, and Believer Reserve. The cooperative also produces biodynamic Rayo de Luna wines and offers private label services for retail partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecologica: Highly popular range of Fairtrade and Organic certified wines, biggest selling Argentine brand in Sweden since 2005. Initially introduced in Sweden in 2004 as the first organic wine available in both bottle and bag-in-box formats.
• Raza
• Tilimuqui
• Rayo de Luna
• Ecologica Familias

Products and services

• Tilimuqui Fairtrade Wines
• Ecologica Wines
• Riojana Wines
• Raza Wines
• La Posada Wines
• Santa Florentina Wines
• Believer Wines
• Rayo de Luna Biodynamic Wines
• Fair & Square Wines
• Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Tilimuqui Sparkling Brut
• Tilimuqui Fairtrade Sparkling Zero
• Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Private Label Wine Production

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-92 points achieved at International Wine Challenge 2025 and Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 for multiple wines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Systembolaget (Sweden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025Swedish government alcohol monopoly. Added Raza Fairtrade Organic Torrontes Pinot Grigio to national listings in 2025. Sweden is a long-established and important market for La Riojana wines.
• Alko (Finland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025Finnish government alcohol monopoly. Added Fair & Square Malbec to listings in 2025, joining existing Fair & Square Red and White wines. Fair & Square White is the best-selling Argentine wine in Finland.
• Universidad Nacional de ChilecitocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Local university provides curriculum, qualified teaching staff, and day-to-day management of the Fairtrade-funded Colegio Nacional Agrotecnico secondary school in Tilimuqui. Enables the school to offer high-quality agricultural education.
• Giertz Vinimport (Sweden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Swedish wine importer and member of Viva Wine Group. Nearly 20-year relationship with La Riojana, distributing Ecologica brand. Has supported Fairtrade projects including the Tilimuqui school and health centre through sales of Ecologica organic Fairtrade wines.
• The Co-operative (UK)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 200625+ year relationship with UK's largest Fairtrade retailer. The Co-op sells La Riojana's Fairtrade wines exclusively and has co-funded community projects including the Tilimuqui water project, secondary school, and health centre through Fairtrade Premium. La Riojana won Co-op's Treating People Fairly Award in 2024.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Bodega Argento: Argentine winery specializing in organic and sustainably produced wines from Mendoza. Directly comparable to La Riojana as another Argentine organic wine producer targeting international retail and private-label customers.
• Viña Cono Sur: Chilean wine producer with strong organic/biodynamic program and major UK retail presence (notably Co-op). Directly comparable to La Riojana as a South American sustainably-certified wine producer supplying the same UK retailer ecosystem.
• Fetzer Vineyards: US-based wine producer recognized for organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wine production. Comparable to La Riojana as a major certified-organic and sustainable wine producer targeting ethically-minded consumers and major retailers.
• Fairhills (Brazil): Brazilian Fairtrade-certified wine producer supplying major European retailers. Comparable to La Riojana as a South American Fairtrade wine cooperative targeting European retail and private-label customers.

Broad incumbents

• Accolade Wines: Global wine producer with broad portfolio including Fairtrade and organic SKUs (e.g., Hardy estate brands) sold through European and US retail. Comparable to La Riojana as a large wine supplier to UK/Nordic/US retail with private-label capabilities.
• Casella Wines (Yellow Tail): Large Australian wine producer known for high-volume, value-tier wines distributed globally including private-label programs. Comparable to La Riojana in scale of international distribution and private-label production capabilities.
• Catena Zapata: Premium Argentine wine producer known for high-end Malbec and terroir-driven wines. Comparable as an Argentine wine exporter, though positioned at a higher price point than La Riojana's value/private-label focus.
• Concha y Toro: Chile's largest wine producer and one of the world's top wine exporters, with broad portfolio including Fairtrade lines. Comparable to La Riojana as a large South American wine producer competing for UK and US retail listings.
• Trapiche (Grupo Peñaflor): One of Argentina's largest wine producers and exporters with a broad portfolio across multiple price tiers. Comparable to La Riojana as a major Argentine wine exporter competing for international retail shelf space and private-label contracts.

Regional players

• Salentein: Argentine wine producer with biodynamic and organic vineyard programs, exporting to Europe and the Americas. Comparable for biodynamic certification, Argentine origin, and premium export positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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