Principe di Corleone

What Principe di Corleone does

Principe di Corleone is a family-owned Sicilian winery legally registered as PRINCIPE DI CORLEONE - POLLARA S.R.L., founded in 1892 by Giuseppe Pollara in the Monreale area of Palermo province and continuously operated by the Pollara family (current owners Lea and Vincenzo Pollara) for over 130 years. The estate produces a portfolio of approximately 20 wines spanning indigenous Sicilian grape varieties (Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Nerello Mascalese) and international varieties (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah), with styles including still whites and reds, Classic Method sparkling (San Loè from Nerello Mascalese), dessert wines (Zhara Passito and Zibibbo), an organic BIO line (Sophia), and ancillary liqueurs (Limoncello and Amaro del Principe). Production combines traditional tank fermentation for entry-level wines with French oak barrique aging (Allier and Never oak, up to 24 months) for premium reserves such as the Quercus range.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model anchored on a proprietary e-commerce platform (principedicorleone.it) with shipping across Italy and internationally, complemented by year-round wine tourism at the Monreale estate featuring guided cellar tours, tastings paired with Sicilian street food, and gift vouchers priced €25–€165. Distribution is reinforced through trade show participation (Vinitaly, Mundus Vini, Brussels, Prague) and editorial inclusion in Italian wine guides (Gambero Rosso, Luca Maroni, Veronelli). The company is certified under SOStain Sicily and VIVA sustainability programs, holds DOC Monreale, DOC Sicilia, and IGT Terre Siciliane classifications, and produces BIO-certified organic wines. Bottles are priced between €8.99 and €28.99 retail, with curated gift boxes (6 bottles) priced €49.99–€84.99 and large-format Magnum (1.5L) and Jeroboam (3L) offerings. The team comprises 9 employees, and the company has no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed financial figures.

Name

Principe di Corleone

Legal name

PRINCIPE DI CORLEONE - POLLARA S.R.L.

Website

https://principedicorleone.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Principe di Corleone is a 130-year-old family-owned Sicilian winery in Monreale producing indigenous and international wines, sparkling wines, dessert wines, organic offerings, and liqueurs, sold primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and year-round on-site wine tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Wine Production

NAICS

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

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)

Keywords

• Sicilian wine production
• Indigenous grape varieties
• Wine tourism experiences
• Organic wine certification
• Estate winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Monreale

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Product Sales: Direct retail sales of wines, sparkling wines, and dessert wines through the company's e-commerce platform. Products range from entry-level wines (€6.79-9.99) to premium reserves (€28.99) and specialty formats including Magnum (1.5L) and Jeroboam (3L) bottles. Sales also include curated box sets targeting gifting occasions.
2. Wine Tourism Experiences: Guided winery tours with wine tasting experiences (Wine and Wine & Food packages) priced from €25 to €165, offered year-round at the Monreale estate. Also includes gift vouchers for tastings.
3. Liquor and Specialty Products: Sales of Amaro del Principe (herbal liqueur, 28°, €16), Limoncello del Principe (lemon liqueur, 28°, €16), and Zahar sparkling wine (€8.99), representing ancillary beverage products leveraging the Sicilian artisan tradition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Principe di Corleone is a family-owned Sicilian winery that produces and sells a complete range of wines from indigenous (Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto) and select international grape varieties, including still wines, sparkling wines, dessert wines, organic wines, and artisanal liqueurs. The estate distributes these products directly to consumers through its own e-commerce storefront with international shipping, on-site sales, and a year-round wine tourism program offering guided cellar tours and tastings paired with Sicilian street food.

Product overview

Principe di Corleone is a Sicilian wine estate producing a comprehensive portfolio of wines from both indigenous and international grape varieties. The product range includes: white wines (Bianco Alcamo DOP, Grillo, Inzolia, Gocce di Luce, Giada Gold, Sinedie Chardonnay), sparkling wines (San Loè Classic Method, Zahar Frizzante), red wines (Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Quercus Cabernet, Quercus Nero d'Avola, Il Rosso Corleone blend), organic wines (Sophia line), dessert wines (Zhara Passito, Zhara Zibibbo), and liqueurs (Limoncello, Amaro). The company also offers enotourism services including wine tasting experiences and gift vouchers, plus curated gift boxes for wine enthusiasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tenute Pollara: A related estate/winery brand referenced as a linked entity from the same family group.

Products and services

• Bianco Alcamo DOP Classic Sicilian white wine made from Catarratto and Inzolia grapes from the Monreale area. Elegant and seductive white with harmonious taste and pleasant minerality, priced at €8.99.
• Sinedie Chardonnay - Terre Siciliane Premium white wine from low-yield Chardonnay vineyards, fermented and matured in French oak barrels. Elegant and powerful, capable of long bottle aging, priced at €17.49.
• Gocce di Luce - Vino Bianco da Uve Nere Unique white wine from black grape vinification with yellow-coppery color. Soft, delicate, slightly sweet taste ideal for fish and white meat dishes, priced at €11.50.
• Grillo DOP Sicilia Pure Grillo wine synthesizing all typical characteristics of this unique Sicilian grape variety. Fresh white with roundness and marked saline component, priced at €8.99.
• Inzolia Terre Siciliane IGP Fresh, delicate and intriguing white wine with Mediterranean scent. One of the most representative white labels of Principe di Corleone from exclusive vineyards, priced at €8.99.
• Giada Gold - IGP Terre Siciliane Straw-yellow wine with greenish reflections and very fruity aroma dominated by aromatic notes. Delicate, light, harmonious and pleasantly aromatic; perfect as an aperitif.
• San Loè - Metodo Classico Spumante Classic Method sparkling wine from precious Nerello Mascalese grapes, refermented in bottle. Delicate and complex aroma with subtle and persistent perlage; priced at €17.99.
• Il Rosso Corleone - Terre Siciliane IGT

Quantifiable outcome

• 95/100 points from Luca Maroni Annuario 2021 for Sinedie Chardonnay
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOStain Sicily FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipe di Corleone is a member of the SOStain Sicily foundation, a sustainability certification initiative involving 22 Sicilian wine companies, the D.O.C. Sicilia Consortium, and Assovini Sicilia. The partnership focuses on sustainable viticulture practices including prohibition of chemical weeding, biodiversity protection, energy-efficient technologies, and transparent communication.
• Consorzio di Tutela DOC SiciliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the consortium protecting the Denominazione di Origine Controllata Sicilia certification, working alongside SOStain Sicily to promote Sicilian wine quality and sustainability standards.
• Assovini SiciliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Assovini Sicilia, the association of Sicilian wine producers dedicated to promoting Sicilian wines internationally and supporting sustainable development in the regional wine sector.
• Associazione Fior di CorleoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipe di Corleone is associated with the Fior di Corleone anti-organized crime association, which brings together honest producers and citizens from the Corleone area committed to social change and legality. The winery was received by Senate President Piero Grasso in 2014 as part of this collective effort.
• Tenute PollaraminorOthersRelated family-owned wine estate also operated by the Pollara family. Referenced in company materials as a linked entity with shared ownership and branding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi de' Frescobaldi: Large, multi-generational Italian wine group with estates across Tuscany and broader Italy, producing indigenous Italian varietals with significant distribution. Adjacent incumbent reference for understanding how a heritage family-owned Italian producer scales distribution.
• Zonin 1821: Italy's largest privately-held wine group, operating nine estates across multiple Italian regions including Sicily. Useful as the broad-incumbent benchmark for Sicilian DOC production and DTC channels at scale.

Direct peers

• Tasca d'Almerita: Multi-generational Sicilian estate known for premium bottlings of indigenous varieties and a strong sustainability story. Competes with Principe di Corleone for premium on-premise placement and international wine-guide recognition in Sicily.
• Tenute Rapitalà: Sicilian winery cultivating indigenous varieties including Nero d'Avola, Grillo, and Catarratto, with DOC Sicilia production. Direct comparable in grape mix and Sicily DOC structure, though with broader distribution scale.
• Cantine Florio: Historic Sicilian wine producer (Marsala-based) with a long heritage and fortified/specialty wine portfolio. Comparable heritage positioning and Sicilian DOC roots, with overlap in dessert and specialty wine formats.
• Cusumano: Family-owned Sicilian winery producing wines from indigenous Sicilian varieties (Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Inzolia) across DOC Sicilia and IGT Terre Siciliane. Comparable DOC mix, grape focus, and family-led DNA to Principe di Corleone.
• Donnafugata: Historic family-run Sicilian winery renowned for its Nero d'Avola and indigenous grape portfolio, with strong international presence in the US and Northern Europe. Directly comparable producer profile: indigenous varietals, DOC Sicily, family ownership, and premium price positioning.
• Planeta: One of Sicily's flagship family wine producers with a large portfolio of indigenous and international grape wines from multiple Sicilian DOCs, including Nero d'Avola, and an active enotourism program. Planeta competes with Principe di Corleone in the same DOC Sicilia and DOC Monreale territory categories and shares a similar family-owned structure.
• Cottanera: Sicilian family winery focused on Etna terroir wines (Nerello Mascalese, Etna Rosso/Bianco DOC) with strong domestic and select international presence. Comparable family-operated indie Sicilian producer competing in the same Sicily-focused retail/on-premise set.
• Feudo Montoni: Boutique family-owned Sicilian winery in central-western Sicily focused on indigenous grape cultivation and natural winemaking. Highly comparable artisan-sized peer with shared DOC Sicily positioning and family-ownership DNA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBSp3HO1Y_juTgQMHkLXcJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/principedicorleone
• Instagraminstagram.com/principedicorleone
• Pinterestpinterest.it/principedicorle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/principe-di-corleone

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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