Oberkircher Winzer EG

What Oberkircher Winzer EG does

Oberkircher Winzer eG is a registered wine cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) headquartered in Oberkirch, Baden, Germany, representing approximately 500 winemaker families across the Acher and Renchtal valleys of the Ortenau region. It produces and sells red, white, rosé, Weißherbst, sparkling wines (Sekt/Secco), spirits and liqueurs from steep-slope vineyards cultivated using a proprietary Querterrassen/Kleinterrassen terrace system that is unique in Germany and supports biodiversity on slopes exceeding 30%. The product portfolio spans core Oberkircher wines, the premium Hex vom Dasenstein sub-brand at Kappelrodeck, the lifestyle Badner-Style line, Collection O spritzers, the Vinum Nobile gift range, customizable zodiac labels, spirits, and gift vouchers.

The business model is multi-channel D2C and B2B. Direct-to-consumer revenue is generated through two company-owned Vinothek retail outlets (Oberkirch and Kappelrodeck), a website e-commerce store shipping via DHL up to 18 bottles and via spedition for larger orders, the Vinotorium underground wine experience room, and a calendar of wine tastings, cellar tours, and events. B2B revenue comes from regional gastronomy and specialty retailers within roughly 50-100km via an own delivery fleet, plus event provisioning (wine stands, bistro tables, cooling equipment) for festivals and corporate functions. Recurring revenue is built around vineyard sponsorship subscriptions (Weinpatenschaft) priced at €365/year for individuals and €990/year for corporates, delivering quarterly wine packages, vineyard tours, and harvest participation. International reach is currently limited to a distribution partnership with Casa Kramer in the Netherlands.

Commercial operations are led by Managing Director Dr. Sebastian Hill (since 2021), with a certified sustainability manager supporting renewable-energy and resource initiatives. The company has executed a multi-year sustainability buildout including combined heat and power plants (2009, 2019), rooftop photovoltaic systems (~96 kWp at Oberkirch in 2011 and ~100 kWp at Kappelrodeck in 2022), and a full conversion to wood-chip heating at Kappelrodeck in 2023. Recognition includes the first Badischer Architekturpreis for the Vinotorium and international wine competition awards. The entity is privately held with no parent company, no external investors, and no stock listing.

Name

Oberkircher Winzer EG

Legal name

Oberkircher Winzer eG

Website

https://oberkircher-winzer.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oberkircher Winzer eG is a registered German wine cooperative representing ~500 winemaker families in the Renchtal/Achertal (Baden), selling wines, sparkling wines, spirits, and wine-tourism experiences directly via two Vinotheks, e-commerce, and regional B2B trade, plus subscription vineyard sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wineries & Vineyards

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wineries (31213), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Specialty Food Retailers (4452)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Wine cooperative production
• Baden sparkling wines
• Steep slope viticulture
• Vineyard sponsorship programs
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberkirch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine and Sparkling Wine Sales: Primary revenue through direct retail sales of wines, sparkling wines (Sekt), and spirits at Vinotheken and via e-commerce. Products include red wine, white wine, rosé, Weißherbst, Secco, brandies, and liqueurs sold in various bottle formats.
2. Vineyard Sponsorship (Weinpatenschaft): Recurring annual subscription-based program where individuals (€365/year) and companies (€990/year) sponsor steep-slope vineyard terraces. Sponsors receive quarterly wine packages, vineyard tours, harvest participation, and newsletters.
3. Gastronomy and Trade B2B Sales: B2B supply to restaurants, event venues, and specialty retailers within regional radius via company fleet, with extended delivery per spedition for larger commercial orders.
4. Wine Tourism and Experiences: Revenue from wine tastings (Weinproben), cellar tours (Kellerführung), events, and the Vinotorium experience. Event-based revenue including After Work tastings and festival tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oberkircher Winzer eG is a wine cooperative that produces, bottles and sells wines, sparkling wines (Sekt, Secco), spirits and liqueurs made from grapes delivered by approximately 500 member winegrowing families in the Renchtal and Achertal valleys of the Ortenau region in Baden, Germany. The cooperative distributes its products through company-owned Vinothek retail stores in Oberkirch and Kappelrodeck, an e-commerce online shop, regional gastronomy and specialty retail B2B delivery, and a Netherlands-based international distributor. It also operates subscription-based individual and corporate vineyard sponsorship programs (Weinpatenschaft/Firmenpatenschaft), wine tasting experiences, cellar tours, the Vinotorium underground wine experience, and seasonal wine events.

Product overview

Oberkircher Winzer eG operates a multi-channel wine retail business centered on wines and sparkling wines from approximately 500 member winegrowing families in the Renchtal and Achertal regions of the Ortenau. The product portfolio is organized around several sub-brands and product lines: the core Oberkircher Winzer wines and sparkling wines; the premium Hex vom Dasenstein sub-brand from Kappelrodeck; the lifestyle-focused Badner-Style line combining wines with apparel and accessories; Collection O featuring modern O-TonicSpritz beverages; and Vinum Nobile as a premium gift collection. Additional offerings include spirits and liqueurs, gift packages and vouchers, customizable zodiac-themed bottle labels, and alcohol-free variants. The company also offers subscription-based vineyard sponsorship programs (individual at 365 EUR/year and corporate at 990 EUR/year) providing exclusive wine deliveries and vineyard experiences. Retail operations include the Vinothek in Oberkirch and Vinotorium experience space, complemented by an e-commerce platform, wine tasting events, and event venue rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hex vom Dasenstein: A premium wine and sparkling wine brand of Oberkircher Winzer eG, with its own production facility in Kappelrodeck, Burgunderplatz 1, 77876 Kappelrodeck. Also referred to as 'Winzerkeller Hex vom Dasenstein GmbH' in some legal contexts.
• Badner-Style
• Collection O

Products and services

• Weine und Sekt (Wine and Sparkling Wine) Core product line of red wines, white wines, rosé/Weißherbst and Sekt/Secco produced from grapes of the cooperative's member winegrowers in the Renchtal and Achertal regions, sold in 0.33L, 0.75L and 1.0L formats.
• Edelbrände & Liköre (Spirits and Liqueurs) Distilled spirits and liqueurs produced from the cooperative's fruit and grape base, offered as part of the Oberkircher Winzer product portfolio.
• Hex vom Dasenstein Premium sub-brand of Oberkircher Winzer eG featuring high-quality wines and sparkling wines from the Kappelrodeck area, including Großes Gewächs (Grand Growth) wines, produced at the Burgunderplatz 1, Kappelrodeck site.
• Badner-Style Wine Line Lifestyle wine sub-brand combining regional cuvées (Badnerbueb white, Badnerherz red, Badnermaidli rosé) with casual apparel and accessories such as beanies, caps and hoodies under the Badner regional identity.
• Collection O (O-TonicSpritz) Modern product line featuring O-TonicSpritz in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic wine spritzer variants, positioned as a refreshing contemporary wine-based beverage.
• Vinum Nobile Premium wine gift collection presented as a curated 3-bottle presentation box featuring red wine, Riesling and Grauer Burgunder (Pinot Gris) selections.
• Weinpatenschaft (Individual Vineyard Sponsorship) Annual individual subscription at €365/year sponsoring a steep-slope terrace vineyard, including a personal certificate, four exclusive wine packages (6 bottles each), a guided vineyard tour, a digital get-together with the sustainability manager, optional harvest participation and regular newsletters.
• Firmenpatenschaft (Corporate Vineyard Sponsorship) Annual corporate subscription at €990/year sponsoring a terrace vineyard (current project: Kappelberg in Kappelrodeck), offering either 50 bottles of sparkling wine with custom labels or a guided vineyard tour for up to 50 persons with three wines for tasting.
• Weinprobe & Veranstaltungen (Wine Tastings & Events) Wine tasting experiences, guided cellar tours, After Work wine events, wine seminars and special tasting occasions held at the Vinothek and Vinotorium, with event-based pricing such as €19 Sektfestival tickets and €59 hiking-event packages.
• Einkaufs-Gutscheine (Gift Vouchers) Online-shop gift vouchers available in denominations of €25, €50 and €100 for redemption against purchases in the Oberkircher Winzer webshop.

Quantifiable outcome

• International wine competition recognition (AWC Vienna awards)
• +1 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.

• Casa KramerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for Oberkircher wines in the Netherlands. Located at Verdistraat 4, 1817 JD Alkmaar. Contact persons: Leontine via 06-30477269 or 06-20567771, email [email protected]. Provides retail access for Dutch consumers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bickensohl-Munzingen Winzerverein eG: Wine cooperative at the Kaiserstuhl in Baden, pooling grapes from member families for production and sale. Comparable as another German Winzergenossenschaft with own-brand bottling, retail, and consumer-direct channels.
• Badischer Winzerkeller eG: One of the largest wine cooperatives in Baden, Germany, pooling grapes from member families across multiple sub-regions for production, bottling, and distribution. Directly comparable as a German Winzergenossenschaft with multi-channel retail, B2B trade, and own-label production.
• Alde Gott Winzer eG: Sasbachwalden-based wine cooperative in the Ortenau producing wines from member families, with on-site Vinothek retail and tourism offerings. Direct comparable as a Baden cooperative with overlapping regional consumer base and similar small-to-mid scale.
• Affentaler Winzer eG: Wine cooperative located in Bühl/Baden, producing wines from member growers with a focus on steep-slope cultivation. Closely comparable in terms of cooperative structure, regional geography, and premium wine positioning in Baden.
• Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen eG: Baden wine cooperative in Königschaffhausen (Kaiserstuhl) producing Burgunder varietals from member families with own retail operations. Similar cooperative governance and multi-channel distribution structure.
• Durbacher Winzer eG: Wine cooperative based in Durbach in the Ortenau region of Baden, very close geographic neighbor with similar steep-slope vineyards, member-family structure, and combined wine production, retail, and tourism model.

Broad incumbents

• Schloss Wachenheim AG: Publicly listed German wine and sparkling wine group with multiple production sites and brands. Comparable as a broader German player in wine and Sekt but at substantially larger scale and with corporate (not cooperative) governance.
• Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien GmbH: Leading German sparkling wine producer with broad national distribution and multiple brands. Comparable overlap in Sekt and wine retail but materially larger and corporate-owned rather than a regional cooperative.

Regional players

• Weingut Anselmann: Established family-owned Pfalz winery with large production scale, on-site retail, and tourism offerings. Comparable as a German family/regional wine producer but operates under private (not cooperative) ownership and is located in Pfalz rather than Baden.

Emerging players

• Wein & Vinos (Haniel): German wine retailer and direct-to-consumer e-commerce specialist carrying wines from multiple regions. Comparable as a D2C wine channel but operates as a retailer/distributor rather than a producer cooperative, making it a partial overlap rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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