MAGNUM - CARLOS LUCAS, VINHOS, LDA

What MAGNUM - CARLOS LUCAS, VINHOS, LDA does

Magnum - Carlos Lucas, Vinhos, Lda. is a privately-held Portuguese wine producer headquartered at Quinta do Ribeiro Santo in Carregal do Sal, Viseu, in the Dão wine region. The company produces wines across five Portuguese regions—Dão, Douro, Alentejo, Lisboa, and Verdes—through a portfolio of eight sub-brands including Ribeiro Santo, Herédias, Carlos Lucas, Vinha de Santa Maria, Conto, Maria Mora, Flor de Maio, and Casa Grande. The operation spans estate vineyards, winery production facilities, and enotourism infrastructure across multiple Portuguese properties, employing approximately 10 people.

The production approach blends traditional Portuguese winemaking methods with modern equipment: stainless steel fermentation tanks, French oak barrel aging, traditional granite lagar foot-treading for premium cuvées, temperature-controlled fermentation, and selective indigenous yeast fermentation to express terroir. The portfolio has accumulated substantial third-party validation, including Robert Parker scores ranging up to 96 points, Wine Enthusiast ratings between 89 and 93, and recognition at international competitions such as Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Berliner Wein Trophy, and Mundus Vini. The Envelope Branco was named 'Best of the Best' at the XV Concurso 'Os Melhores Vinhos do Dão' in June 2024.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer enterprise: wines are sold through the company's e-commerce platform (winemagnum.com), cellar door sales at Quinta do Ribeiro Santo and Quinta das Herédias, a temporary retail showroom in Nelas, and enotourism experiences including tastings, tours, and hosted events at the estates. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, revenue figures are unavailable, and the company has received multiple EU agricultural development grants under PDR2020 and CENTRO 2020 programs. There is no evidence of equity funding rounds, external ownership, or export-led distribution channels.

Name

MAGNUM - CARLOS LUCAS, VINHOS, LDA

Legal name

Magnum - Carlos Lucas, Vinhos Lda.

Website

https://winemagnum.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Magnum - Carlos Lucas, Vinhos, Lda. is a Portuguese wine producer with approximately 10 employees, making wines across five Portuguese regions (Dão, Douro, Alentejo, Lisboa, Verdes) and selling directly to consumers through e-commerce, cellar door sales, and enotourism experiences at its estates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Portuguese wine production
• Wine tourism experiences
• Estate winery
• Multi-region winemaking
• Premium Portuguese wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Carregal do Sal

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through the company's e-commerce platform and cellar door sales at estate locations in Dão, Douro, and Lisboa regions.
2. Wine Tourism Experiences: Enotourism activities including winery visits, tastings, and special events at Quinta do Ribeiro Santo and other properties generate additional revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Magnum - Carlos Lucas, Vinhos, Lda. is a Portuguese wine producer that crafts and sells wines across multiple Portuguese wine regions (Dão, Douro, Alentejo, Lisboa, and Verdes) under several sub-brands including Ribeiro Santo, Herédias, Carlos Lucas, Vinha de Santa Maria, Casa Grande, Conto, Maria Mora, and Flor de Maio. The company also operates wine tourism experiences at its Quinta do Ribeiro Santo estate in Carregal do Sal, including tastings, tours, and special events, and sells direct to consumers through its e-commerce website and cellar door locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ribeiro Santo: Wine brand from Quinta do Ribeiro Santo estate in Dão region
• Herédias
• Carlos Lucas
• Vinha de Santa Maria
• Conto
• Maria Mora
• Flor de Maio
• Casa Grande

Products and services

• Ribeiro Santo Wines (Dão) Dão regional wine brand from Quinta do Ribeiro Santo estate, featuring premium red, white, and single-vineyard wines made from indigenous Portuguese grape varieties using traditional lagar foot-treading and French oak aging. Targeted at wine enthusiasts seeking terroir-driven Portuguese wines.
• Herédias Wines (Douro and Porto) Douro regional wine brand from Quinta das Herédias, producing expressive red, white, and Port wines. Targeted at premium wine consumers interested in Douro and Port expressions.
• Carlos Lucas Wines (Dão) Dão regional wine brand named after the company's winemaker, Carlos Lucas, offering premium red wines from indigenous Portuguese varieties. Targeted at premium wine enthusiasts.
• Vinha de Santa Maria Wines (Dão) Dão regional wine brand from Quinta de Santa Maria in Cabanas de Viriato, including Reserva Especial and Reserva. Targeted at consumers seeking estate-bottled Dão wines.
• Casa Grande Wines (Verdes) Verdes regional wine brand featuring traditional Portuguese white varieties such as Loureiro. Targeted at consumers seeking food-friendly table wines that age well.
• Conto Wines (Lisboa) Lisboa regional wine brand produced from traditional Portuguese and international grape varieties. Targeted at consumers seeking approachable regional wines.
• Maria Mora and Flor de Maio Wines (Alentejo) Alentejo regional wine brands producing elegant, full-bodied red and white wines with firm tannins. Targeted at consumers seeking expressive Alentejo wines.
• Enotourism Experiences at Quinta do Ribeiro Santo Wine tourism experiences including guided winery tours, tastings, and special events (Portas Abertas, Micological Event, showcookings) at the Quinta do Ribeiro Santo estate. Targeted at wine tourists, enthusiasts, and event attendees visiting the Dão region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Robert Parker ratings of 90+ points achieved across portfolio wines
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• CIM Viseu Dão LafõesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Comunidade Intermunicipal Viseu Dão Lafões for the Portas Abertas initiative to showcase regional wine tourism offerings. Quinta de Santa Maria participated in the first edition of this initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quinta do Crasto: Douro-based premium Portuguese wine producer with estate tourism and a similar DTC-plus-enotourism model. Comparable in premium positioning, region overlap (Douro), and direct-to-consumer channel strategy.
• Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo: Douro estate combining premium wine production with wine tourism hotel experiences. Directly comparable on the Douro region overlap and enotourism-plus-wine model.
• Real Companhia Velha: Historic Douro producer with multi-brand portfolio spanning Port and Douro wines. Comparable as a multi-brand, multi-region Portuguese wine producer.
• Herdade do Esporão: Premium Alentejo producer combining estate winemaking with enotourism, restaurants, and event hosting. Comparable in combining premium regional production with strong wine tourism infrastructure.
• Symington Family Estates: Family-owned Douro and Port producer with multiple premium brands and significant international distribution. Comparable as a family-controlled premium Portuguese producer with multi-brand portfolio.
• DFJ Vinhos: Lisboa-region producer with extensive award-winning portfolio and strong export focus. Comparable as a Portuguese premium producer with similar awards-driven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• José Maria da Fonseca: Established Portuguese producer with broad regional coverage including Setúbal and Lisboa. Comparable multi-region production model though much older and larger.
• Sogrape Vinhos: Portugal's largest wine producer with multi-region brands including Dão and Douro. Comparable as a multi-region Portuguese wine producer with strong brand portfolio, though operating at much larger scale and broader distribution.
• Bacalhôa Wines: Large Portuguese wine group with production across multiple regions including Dão and Lisboa. Comparable multi-region Portuguese producer though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Quinta dos Caridinhos: Dão-region boutique producer with estate and tourism activities. Comparable as a small-scale premium Dão producer sharing the same regional terroir and cellar-door model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/quintadoribeirosanto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magnum---carlos-lucas-vinhos-lda

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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