Weinbau

What Weinbau does

Stuckiwein is a small, family-owned biodynamic winery and distillery operating from a single estate at Irchelstrasse 29 in Teufen, Canton Zurich, Switzerland. The company cultivates 2.3 hectares of vineyard within a 4.7-hectare operational footprint, growing eleven grape varieties — predominantly disease-resistant PIWI hybrids such as Pinotin, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Jura, Maréchal Foch, Muskaris, Sauvignac, Cabernet Blanc, and Cabertin. Viticulture follows a self-developed biodynamic-permaculture hybrid system using Effective Microorganisms (EM), and since 2013 all vines have been managed under a natural growth (Naturwuchs) regime with predominantly hand cultivation (scything, backpack spraying). The company describes itself as inspired by Sepp Holzer and Masanobu Fukuoka.

The product portfolio comprises four categories: red wines (notably 'zwei Flüss rot', a barrique-aged blend, and the sulphur-free liqueur 'rote Puur'); white wines and aperitifs (including 'süsse Starche', a wormwood and elderflower aperitif); distilled spirits (StuckiGrape no1/no2 grape brandies, Sthucky whisky, Zwetschge plum and Kirsch cherry brandies); and wine-infused gourmet goods (Weisswein-Tortolle and Rotwein-Radiatori pasta, Rotwysalz wine salt). Pricing is unit-based in Swiss Francs inclusive of VAT, ranging from CHF 6 for pasta to CHF 59 for a 1000ml spirit.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with no wholesale, hospitality, or export channel documented. Customers either pick up at the Teufen cellar (with on-site tasting) or receive Swiss Post delivery within Switzerland (CHF 10 standard, free for full 6-bottle cartons or orders above CHF 400). The website explicitly states that international shipping is not offered. Customer segments are individual organic-wine enthusiasts and gift buyers; there are no enterprise or B2B accounts. Ownership and operations are handled by family members Karin and Peter, with no institutional investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity disclosed. The input lists 207 employees, which appears inconsistent with the 2.3-hectare, family-run description and should be treated as unverified.

Name

Weinbau

Legal name

Stuckiwein

Website

https://stuckiwein.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stuckiwein is a family-owned biodynamic winery and distillery in Teufen, Switzerland, producing organic red and white wines, grape spirits, and wine-infused specialty foods from a 2.3-hectare vineyard and selling exclusively direct-to-consumer within Switzerland.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Teufen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of red and white wines produced from their own vineyard. Products include 'zwei Flüss rot', 'rote Puur', and 'süesse Starche' wine aperitif. Sold in bottles, with discounts for full cartons of 6 bottles.
2. Spirits/Distillates Sales: Sales of grape spirits (StuckiGrape no1, no2), whisky (Sthucky), fruit brandies (Zwetschge, Kirsch) in various sizes from 100ml to 1000ml.
3. Gourmet Products Sales: Sales of specialty products made with their own wine: Weisswein-Tortolle and Rotwein-Radiatori pasta, and Rotwysalz wine salt.
4. Wine Tasting Experiences: On-site wine tasting at the cellar, where customers can taste wines before purchasing. Customers order via internet and pick up at the winery.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stuckiwein is a family-owned organic winery and distillery producing biodynamic red and white wines, distilled spirits (grape brandies, whisky, fruit brandies), and wine-infused specialty foods (pasta and salt) from its own vineyards. The company sells directly to consumers via its website, on-site pickup at the cellar in Teufen, and tasting experiences, with shipping within Switzerland.

Product overview

Stuckiwein is a family-owned organic winery and distillery in Teufen ZH, Switzerland, producing a portfolio of biodynamic wines and spirits. The core offerings consist of red wines (Rotwein) and white wines (Weisswein), complemented by distilled spirits (Schnaps) including grape brandies, whisky, and fruit brandies. An ancillary line of wine-infused specialty foods (Geschenke) includes pasta and salt products made with the company's own wines. The company sells directly to consumers via its website and offers personal tasting experiences at their facility.

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Brands

• StuckiGrape: Grape brandy/distillate product line (StuckiGrape no1 and no2)
• Sthucky
• zwei Flüss rot
• rote Puur

Products and services

• zwei Flüss rot (Red Wine Blend) Organic red wine blend of Pinotin, Cabernet Cortis, Maréchal Foch, Piroso and Merlotin, originally based on Pinot noir. Aged minimum 6 months in barriques. Vintage 2022 priced at CHF 22.00 per bottle.
• rote Puur (Liqueur Red Wine) Sulphur-free liqueur wine made from Cabernet Jura, Cabernet Cortis, Maréchal Foch with Pinot noir and StuckiGrape. Currently sold as the 2019 vintage.
• süsse Starche (Wine Aperitif) Sweet wine aperitif combining bitter herbs and sweet wines with aromatics including wormwood and elderflower. Priced at CHF 18.00 per bottle.
• Degustierpaket (Tasting Package) Curated selection box containing 1 bottle each of 'rote Puur', 'süsse Puur', and 'süsse Starche' wines for at-home tasting. Priced at CHF 55.00 with free shipping.
• StuckiGrape (Grape Spirits) Grape brandies in 100ml, 500ml, and 1000ml sizes. StuckiGrape no1: CHF 7.00 (100ml), CHF 26.00 (500ml), CHF 51.00 (1000ml). StuckiGrape no2: CHF 8.00 (100ml), CHF 30.00 (500ml), CHF 59.00 (1000ml).
• Sthucky (Whisky) Whisky-style spirit produced by Stuckiwein, available in 100ml (CHF 13.00) and 500ml (CHF 60.00) sizes.
• Fruit Brandies (Zwetschge, Kirsch) Plum brandy (Zwetschge) priced at CHF 6.00 (100ml) and CHF 22.00 (500ml), plus cherry brandy (Kirsch) in varying sizes.
• Weisswein-Tortolle (White Wine Pasta) Durum wheat pasta made with the estate's white wine, sold at CHF 6.00 per 400g package.
• Rotwysalz (Red Wine Salt) Coarse sea salt infused with red wine, packaged in a 130g container.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hand work replaces mechanization for most vineyard tasks
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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Frey Vineyards: Pioneering biodynamic and organic winery in Mendocino County, California, producing no-sulfite-added wines. Comparable to Stuckiwein for its Demeter-certified biodynamic farming, low-intervention winemaking, and emphasis on natural, additive-free wines.
• Nikolaihof: Austrian biodynamic winery in the Wachau valley with centuries of history and certified Demeter biodynamic viticulture. Comparable as a small, philosophy-driven estate practicing biodynamic and natural winemaking in the German-speaking world.
• Weingut Gantenbein: Family-owned biodynamic winery in Malans, Swiss Rhine Valley, producing premium Pinot Noir from estate vineyards. Comparable to Stuckiwein as a small-scale Swiss family operation emphasizing biodynamic principles and low-intervention winemaking.
• Tablas Creek Vineyard: Californian estate practicing certified biodynamic and organic viticulture, producing Rhône-style wines. Comparable for its commitment to regenerative biodynamic farming and a focused, estate-grown product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: Iconic biodynamic Burgundy estate and global benchmark for biodynamic viticulture. While far larger and more prestigious, it shares with Stuckiwein the philosophy of biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking at the highest quality tier.
• Château Pontet-Canet: Fifth-growth Bordeaux estate that fully converted to biodynamic viticulture in the 2000s. Comparable as a benchmark for biodynamic practice within a more established, larger production context.
• Bonterra Organic Vineyards: Large-scale California organic and biodynamic wine producer owned by Fetzer. Comparable as an established organic/biodynamic wine brand operating at a far larger scale than Stuckiwein, useful as a reference point for category dynamics.

Regional players

• Bioweingut Sprecher: Organic winery in Graubünden, Switzerland, operating with similar small-scale, family-run, organic Swiss viticulture principles. Direct domestic peer in the Swiss organic wine segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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