Tenuta Mazzolino

What Tenuta Mazzolino does

Tenuta Mazzolino is a family-owned Italian winery founded in 1981 in Corvino San Quirico, in the Oltrepò Pavese wine region of Lombardia. The estate cultivates 39 individually managed parcels under organic viticulture and is positioned as a Burgundy-inspired Pinot Nero specialist, producing wines classified under DOC, DOCG, and IGT designations, including standard formats plus magnums and limited editions aimed at the collector segment. Winemaking is led by Burgundy-trained enologist Kyriakos Kynigopoulos, and the property includes a restored 19th-century villa that supports hospitality and event programming. The estate operates with a small team of approximately 10 employees.

The business reaches customers through a multichannel model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce, cellar door and villa-based hospitality, HORECA accounts, international trade fairs, and distribution partners. Exports are established in the United States, Japan, and other European markets, and a 2024 distribution agreement with Soldati Distribuzione Vini is intended to broaden Italian reach. Bottle pricing spans roughly €14 to €82 across tiers, supporting revenue from entry-level DOC offerings through premium DOCG and IGT selections. Leadership transitioned to Francesca Seralvo in 2015, signaling a generational handover within the founding family. No M&A, external funding, or institutional capital events are disclosed, consistent with the privately held, family-operated character of the business.

Name

Tenuta Mazzolino

Legal name

Società Agricola Tenuta Mazzolino Srl

Website

https://tenuta-mazzolino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tenuta Mazzolino is a family-owned Italian winery in Oltrepò Pavese that produces organic, Burgundy-inspired Pinot Nero wines across DOC, DOCG, and IGT tiers, serving collectors, HORECA, and DTC customers via e-commerce, hospitality, and exports to the USA, Japan, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

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 Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Italian Pinot Nero
• Oltrepò Pavese wines
• Classic method sparkling
• Organic viticulture
• Family winery

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvino San Quirico

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Sale of wines directly to consumers through the company's e-commerce website. Wines are shipped to Italy and Europe with a shipping cost of €15 (free above €300).
2. Winery Visits and Tastings: Revenue from hosting wine tastings and winery tours. The estate offers experiences including cellar tours with guides, wine tasting paired with charcuterie and cheese boards.
3. Wholesale/Distribution: Distribution through wine merchants and distributors. The company participates in trade events and has international distribution relationships for exports to USA, Japan, and European markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tenuta Mazzolino produces and sells Pinot Nero-led wines (flagship Noir reserve, Terrazze Alte, Terrazze), classic-method sparkling wines from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay (Blanc de Noirs, Cruasé, Blanc de Blancs), still Chardonnay (Blanc, Camarà), Bonarda, and Moscato from a 39-parcel estate in Oltrepò Pavese. It also sells directly via its e-commerce shop, hosts winery visits and tastings at the estate, and rents the restored 19th-century Villa for private events.

Product overview

Tenuta Mazzolino is a family-owned winery in Oltrepò Pavese specializing in Pinot Nero, founded in 1981. The product portfolio centers on Pinot Nero-based wines (Noir as the flagship reserve, Terrazze Alte, Terrazze, Blanc de Noirs, Cruasé sparkling rosé) and Chardonnay wines (Blanc de Blancs, Blanc reserve, Camarà entry-level). Additional offerings include Bonarda (Croatina) and Moscato. The winery produces standard bottles and special Magnum formats (1.5L) for select wines. Services include cellar tours and tastings, plus event venue rental at the historic Villa. The estate spans 39 small parcels managed under organic principles along the 45th parallel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noir Flagship Pinot Nero reserve wine from the Regina vineyard, aged 12 months in Burgundy-style pièces barrels, representing the heart of Tenuta Mazzolino's heritage.
• Terrazze Alte Premium Pinot Nero from the highest vineyard parcels (Fontana, Aurora, Rocca, Corvino), aged 12 months in steel tanks, offering complex fruit and floral notes.
• Terrazze Village-level Pinot Nero blending parcels from Fontana, Aurora, Rocca, and Corvino vineyards, aged 6 months in steel tanks for a fresh, approachable style.
• Blanc de Noirs Metodo Classico sparkling wine from Pinot Nero, made via soft pressing with separate fermentation of cuvée and taille, aged on lees for complexity.
• Cruasé DOCG Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé sparkling wine from Valle dei Prati vineyard, aged 40 months on lees for a creamy, gessy texture.
• Blanc de Blancs VSQ Metodo Classico sparkling Chardonnay from Bosco vineyard, aged 36 months on lees with fine, elegant perlage and citrus notes.
• Blanc IGT Chardonnay from Ranzini, Fontana, and Rivetta vineyards, aged 10 months in Burgundy pièces with batonnage, expressing morning sun, chalk, and citrus.
• Camarà Entry-level Chardonnay vinified in steel tanks, partially with skin maceration, offering bright fruit and citrus characteristics for immediate enjoyment.
• Bonarda DOC Bonarda from Marona vineyard, 100% Croatina, traditionally vinified with prefermentative maceration, expressing deep ruby color and cherry notes.
• Moscato IGT Moscato from Buozzi vineyard, produced via Martinotti method, offering fresh aromatic character with tropical fruit and floral notes.
• Magnum Noir Folon Limited edition 1.5L format of the flagship Noir wine, aged 12 months in Burgundy pièces, from the most prestigious vineyard parcels.
• Blanc Magnum 1.5L format of the Blanc Chardonnay reserve, aged 10 months in Burgundy pièces for enhanced complexity and aging potential.
• Magnum Blanc de Blancs 1.5L format sparkling wine from 100% Chardonnay, aged 36 months on lees for extended complexity.
• Visite e Degustazioni Wine cellar tours and tasting experiences at the estate, including guided vineyard visits, wine sampling paired with local charcuterie, with special conditions for sommelier associations.
• La Villa (Event Venue Rental) Event venue rental in an 1800s villa with Italian garden, available for private events, weddings, and gatherings, restored in 2020.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Soldati Distribuzione VinicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 March 2024Partnership with Soldati Distribuzione Vini for Italian domestic distribution. Events include presentations at Casiglio location featuring Tenuta Mazzolino wines.
• Garybaldi Japanese Restaurant di StradellaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2023Collaboration for 'Cena sotto le stelle' (dinner under the stars) event pairing Mazzolino wines with Japanese cuisine.
• Panetteria Vai di CasteggiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2023Partnership for pizza in the oven event featuring wood-fired pizza pairings with Mazzolino wines.
• Enoteca Oh Perbacco di CasteggiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2023Collaboration on outdoor aperitif events (L'apéro en plein air) combining Mazzolino wines with cheese pairings at the winery.
• Oltrepop FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2023Partnership for outdoor cinema events under the stars (Cinema sotto le stelle) featuring films related to food and wine culture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anteo: Oltrepò Pavese winery producing Pinot Nero-based Metodo Classico sparkling and still wines. Directly comparable as a same-region, same-variety producer with similar boutique scale.
• Nino Franco: Family-owned Veneto sparkling wine house with similar boutique family-ownership model, international export focus, and traditional-method production. Comparable in scale, family-led structure, and DTC/international distribution mix.
• Castello di Cigognola: Oltrepò Pavese estate producing premium Pinot Nero wines with international ambitions. Directly comparable as a same-region Pinot Nero specialist with similar export focus.

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi Antinori: Major Italian wine group with multi-region estate portfolio including Pinot Nero production. Comparable in family heritage and premium Italian positioning, though at vastly larger scale.
• Ca' del Bosco: Italian Metodo Classico sparkling wine producer (Franciacorta) with premium positioning and broad international distribution. Comparable to Tenuta Mazzolino's sparkling wine line (Blanc de Noirs, Cruasé, Blanc de Blancs) in production method and category, though at significantly larger scale.
• Ferrari Trento: Trento DOC Metodo Classico sparkling producer with premium positioning, extended lees aging, and strong international presence. Comparable in sparkling wine craftsmanship and luxury Italian positioning.
• Banfi: Large Italian wine producer with broad premium portfolio and strong US distribution. Comparable in Italian fine wine positioning and export channels, but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Fratelli Berlucchi: Pioneering Franciacorta sparkling producer with comparable classic-method production and family-ownership structure. Similar in Metodo Classico approach and Pinot Nero-based cuvées.
• Bellavista: Franciacorta Metodo Classico sparkling wine producer with extended lees aging and premium hospitality. Comparable in sparkling production philosophy and Italian luxury positioning.

Emerging players

• Domaine Joseph Voillot: Boutique Burgundy estate producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from individual parcels with similar small-scale, parcel-level winemaking philosophy. Comparable as a reference point for Tenuta Mazzolino's Burgundy-inspired approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/tenutamazzolino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tenuta-mazzolino

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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