Famiglia Castagnedi

What Famiglia Castagnedi does

Famiglia Castagnedi is a privately held Italian winery founded in 1995 and operated by four brothers — Massimo, Armando, Tiziano, and Paolo Castagnedi — out of its estate headquarters in Colognola ai Colli, Verona, within the Veneto wine region. The company operates as Tenuta S.Antonio di Castagnedi Massimo, Armando, Tiziano e Paolo Società Agricola and produces wines from indigenous grape varieties including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Garganega, employing traditional appassimento methods for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG production. The portfolio spans three brands: Tenuta Sant'Antonio (core Amarone, Valpolicella, and Soave wines including single-vineyard bottlings such as Campo dei Gigli, La Bandina, Vigna Monte Ceriani, and Lilium Est riserva), SCAIA (modern-interpretation wines featuring Corvina, Rosato, Garganega/Chardonnay, and sparkling), and TÉLOS (sulfite-free and natural wines including a no-added-sulfite Amarone). Distillates include two grappas from Amarone Campo dei Gigli pomace.

Revenue is generated through three primary channels: direct-to-consumer sales via the proprietary shop.tenutasantantonio.it e-commerce platform with wine club membership and bundle packaging; a dedicated B2B HORECA portal serving Italian restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, wine shops, and food wholesalers with commercial pricing and 48–72 hour domestic delivery; and paid on-site winery experiences (Winederful Experience, Valpolicella Experience, Valpolicella & Amarone Special) with a 12-month gift card program. Pricing ranges from entry-level Valpolicella (Nanfrè at €12.90 per bottle) to premium single-vineyard and riserva bottlings, with complimentary shipping on orders above €69.90 within Italy.

The company carries SQNPI certification for sustainable viticulture and has accumulated extensive third-party validation across vintages, including Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri, James Suckling 93–95 points, Vinous / Antonio Galloni 93–96 points, Wine Enthusiast 93–98+ points, Doctor Wine 96 points, IWSC recognition, and Vini Buoni d'Italia Corona and special-prize designations. The firm employs between 1 and 10 people, has not raised external capital, maintains no parent company, and operates as a tightly held family business with no disclosed revenue.

Name

Famiglia Castagnedi

Legal name

Tenuta S.Antonio di Castagnedi Massimo, Armando, Tiziano e Paolo Società Agricola

Website

https://tenutasantantonio.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Famiglia Castagnedi is a family-owned Italian winery in Veneto, operated by four brothers, producing premium Amarone, Valpolicella, and Soave wines under three brands (Tenuta Sant'Antonio, SCAIA, TÉLOS) and selling via DTC e-commerce, B2B HORECA, and winery experiences.

Ownership category

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Product category

Winery / Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

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 Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Italian winery
• Amarone della Valpolicella
• Valpolicella wines
• Soave white wines
• Winery experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Mezzane di Sotto, Veneto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of still wines (Amarone, Valpolicella, Soave, Pinot Grigio) and grappa products through proprietary e-commerce platform and winery visits
2. Winery Experiences: Revenue from tasting experiences, tours, and gift cards at the winery location in Valpolicella/Soave region
3. B2B HORECA Sales: Wholesale sales to restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, and wine merchants through B2B portal with commercial pricing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Famiglia Castagnedi produces and sells premium Italian wines from the Valpolicella and Soave denominations, including Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Valpolicella DOC and Superiore, Soave DOC and Cru, Pinot Grigio, and grappa from Amarone pomace. The company operates three brands (Tenuta Sant'Antonio, SCAIA, TÉLOS) covering traditional, modern, and sulfite-free segments, and offers winery tasting experiences and gift cards at its Colognola ai Colli estate. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce, a B2B HORECA portal, and on-site winery sales.

Product overview

Famiglia Castagnedi is a four-brother Italian winery approaching thirty years of history, producing wines from Veneto region under three brands: Tenuta Sant'Antonio (core Amarone, Valpolicella, and Soave wines), SCAIA (modern interpretations of Venetian grapes), and TÉLOS (sulfite-free and natural wines). The portfolio includes single vineyard wines (Vigna Monte Ceriani, La Bandina, Campo dei Gigli, Lilium Est), classic Valpolicella (Nanfrè, Monti Garbi Ripasso), Soave wines (Monte Di Colognola, Vecchie Vigne, Fontana), international varieties (Pinot Grigio), grappa products from Amarone pomace, and curated wine bundles. The company also offers wine tasting experiences at the winery including WINEDERFUL EXPERIENCE, VALPOLICELLA EXPERIENCE, VALPOLICELLA & AMARONE SPECIAL, and GIFT CARDS valid for 12 months.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCAIA: Wine brand featuring modern interpretations of traditional Venetian grape varieties including Corvina, Garganega, and Chardonnay
• TÉLOS

Products and services

• Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG with balanced tannins and authentic, recognizable flavor, from careful grape selection. Targeted at premium wine consumers and HORECA accounts.
• Campo dei Gigli Amarone della Valpolicella Most awarded wine by international guides; a single-vineyard Amarone from the estate's oldest vineyard dedicated to the lily flower, producing a unique expression.
• Lilium Est Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Most refined Amarone Riserva from Famiglia Castagnedi, with limited production for true connoisseurs. Blend: Corvina and Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 20%, Croatina 5%, Oseleta 5%.
• La Bandina Valpolicella Superiore Single-vineyard Valpolicella Superiore with strong structure and marked balance, with intense ruby red color and purple hues.
• Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso Ripasso Superiore from the rugged terrain of the Garbi Mountains, combining young Valpolicella with Amarone pomace for a semi-dry, soft and caressing wine.
• Nanfrè Valpolicella DOC Classic Valpolicella in modern style with lighter alcohol content, named after Gianfranco who once owned the vineyard. Made from Corvina 70% and Rondinella 30%.
• Vigna Monte Ceriani Single Vineyard Soave Iconic single-vineyard Soave with very particular personality made from Garganega grapes, recognizable from the first sip.
• Vecchie Vigne Soave Cru Great white wine for aging from a small one-hectare vineyard on Monte Ceriani, producing an unforgettable wine with continuous evolution in the glass. Made from 100% Garganega.
• Monte Di Colognola Soave DOC U.G.A. Soave DOC expressing the territorial identity of Famiglia Castagnedi's Soave range, with volcanic and sulfuric essence of its terroir.
• Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC Elegant interpretation of Pinot Grigio from Famiglia Castagnedi, featuring elegance, cleanliness and verticality, produced from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes.
• Winederful Experience A tasting experience at the winery, available for booking or through gift card redemption.
• Valpolicella Experience A Valpolicella-focused tasting experience at the winery, available for booking or through gift card redemption.
• Valpolicella & Amarone Special A combined Valpolicella and Amarone tasting experience at the winery.
• Gift Card / Buono Regalo Gift vouchers redeemable for winery visit and tasting experiences, valid for 12 months from issue date.
• Grappa di Amarone Bianca - Campo dei Gigli A young grappa from Amarone Campo dei Gigli pomace with penetrating fragrance.
• Grappa di Amarone Barricata - Campo dei Gigli A refined grappa from Amarone Campo dei Gigli pomace, with aging giving softness and pleasure.
• SCAIA Wines (Brand) A wine brand of Famiglia Castagnedi offering modern interpretations of traditional Venetian grapes including Corvina, Rosato, Garganega/Chardonnay, and sparkling wines.
• TÉLOS Wines (Brand) A wine brand emphasizing sulfite-free and natural wines from Famiglia Castagnedi, including Amarone della Valpolicella without added sulfites.
• Valpolicella Full - 6 Bottle Bundle A six-bottle bundle including Campo dei Gigli, Antonio Castagnedi, La Bandina, and Monti Garbi wines.
• XMAS "Celebration" Pack A holiday celebration pack including Lilium Est Amarone 2012, Il Rosso, and Grappa di Amarone Barricata.
• Autumn Pack A seasonal bundle including Pinot Grigio, Vecchie Vigne, Nanfrè, and L'Amarone.
• Welcome Tasting Famiglia Castagnedi (9-bottle kit) A nine-bottle tasting collection introducing the full range of Famiglia Castagnedi wines.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Pieropan: Soave-focused family producer with strong single-vineyard (La Rocca) offering and critical pedigree; comparable Soave category overlap and family-owned artisanal model.

Direct peers

• Bertani Domains: Historic Valpolicella/Amarone house with strong single-vineyard portfolio (including Amarone Classico) and international presence; directly comparable category and premium positioning.
• Tommasi Viticoltori: Family-run Valpolicella/Amarone producer with broad portfolio including single-vineyard wines and global distribution; comparable business model and appellation focus.
• Zenato: Valpolicella family winery focused on Amarone and Ripasso; comparable boutique-to-mid-scale family operation with similar export orientation.
• Masi Agricola: Leading Amarone della Valpolicella producer with deep single-vineyard portfolio and international distribution; directly comparable premium positioning and Valpolicella/Appassimento expertise.
• Speri Viticoltori: Valpolicella/Soave family producer with strong single-vineyard Amarone offering and similar Gambero Rosso award pedigree; directly comparable artisanal family model.
• Allegrini: Historic Valpolicella family estate recognized for Amarone and single-vineyard bottlings (e.g., La Poja, La Grola); comparable family-owned structure and premium critical recognition.
• Giuseppe Quintarelli: Iconic Valpolicella/Amarone producer operating at the absolute premium end of the category; comparable traditional winemaking approach and family heritage storytelling.
• Brigaldara: Valpolicella family estate producing Amarone and single-vineyard wines in the same region; comparable scale and direct-to-consumer + B2B mix.

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi Antinori: Large multi-generational Italian wine group with broader portfolio across regions; comparable award pedigree but at materially larger scale and distribution footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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