What Alde Gott does

Alde Gott Winzer Schwarzwald eG is a registered German winegrowers' cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) founded in 1948 in Sasbachwalden in the Baden wine region of the Black Forest. The cooperative aggregates approximately 237 hectares of member vineyards spanning climate zones from 180m in the Rhine plain to 800m at the Hornisgrinde hillside, producing tiered still wines and sparkling wines (Sekt) organized under sub-brands including Einblick (entry), Süße Aussicht (sweet), Ausblick (oak-aged), Weitblick (premium barrique), Kuck Kuck (modern interpretations), Glückstag (celebration cuvées), and Scheinheilig (dealcoholized). A parallel subsidiary, Alde Gott Edelbrände Schwarzwald eG, produces traditional Black Forest fruit brandies, liqueurs, and a Schwarzwald Whisky line using small-scale member distilleries and multi-year barrel aging.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with no minimum order value, distributing via a dedicated online shop (shop.aldegott.de) shipping exclusively within Germany, plus on-site sales through the Genusswelt facility encompassing the Einblick Weinerei wine shop, Weitblick Weinbar with rooftop terrace, the Ausblick Genussraum, conference facilities, and a 24/7 Weinautomat vending machine. Pricing spans approximately €13.50–€20+ per bottle with volume-tiered shipping (€6.50 for single bottles to €23 for 25+ bottles, free at 60+ bottles or €350+ order value), and the company generates additional revenue from wine tastings, hiking tours, events, and hospitality experiences. The cooperative structure means ownership rests with member grape growers rather than external investors, and the enterprise operates as three interconnected legal entities (Winzer eG, Edelbrände eG, and Genusswelt GmbH) under the shared Alde Gott brand.

Name

Alde Gott

Legal name

Alde Gott Winzer Schwarzwald eG

Website

https://www.aldegott.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alde Gott Winzer Schwarzwald eG is a German winegrowers' cooperative founded in 1948 in Sasbachwalden, Black Forest, producing tiered wines, sparkling wines, brandies, and whisky from 237+ hectares of member vineyards and selling direct-to-consumer via online shop, wine bar, and experiential hospitality across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wines and Spirits Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Wine Bars (CRANACAE), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Black Forest wines
• Sparkling wine production
• Fruit brandies distilling
• Wine cooperative
• Regional spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

Sasbachwalden

HQ country

Germany

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Sale of still wines, rosé, and sparkling wines (Sekt) across multiple quality tiers from Einblick (entry) to Weitblick (premium). Products sold in 0.75L and 1L bottles.
2. Spirits and Brandy Sales: Sale of traditional Black Forest brandies (Edelbrände) and liqueurs including Eierlikör mit Kirschwasser, Topinambur, and whisky. Products aged 3+ years including premium Weitblick line.
3. Wine Experiences and Events: Revenue from wine tastings (Weinproben), hiking tours, events, the wine bar (Weitblick Weinbar), and Genusswelt hospitality experiences.
4. Online Shop Sales: Direct e-commerce sales through shop.aldegott.de to consumers in Germany, with shipping costs based on bottle quantity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alde Gott produces and sells wines, sparkling wines (Sekt), fruit brandies (Edelbrände), liqueurs, and Black Forest whisky under multiple tiered sub-brands (Einblick, Süsse Aussicht, Ausblick, Weitblick, Kuck Kuck, Glückstag, Scheinheilig). It operates its own online shop, on-site wine shop (Weinerei), rooftop wine bar (Weitblick Weinbar), wine tastings, hiking tours, and a wine vending machine, serving consumers directly within Germany.

Product overview

Alde Gott is a traditional wine-growers' cooperative (Winzergenossenschaft) founded in 1948, producing wines and spirits from the Black Forest region of Baden, Germany. The company operates two distinct product lines: (1) Wein & Sekt (Wine & Sparkling Wine), organized into tiered sub-brands—Einblick (entry-level everyday wines), Süsse Aussicht (sweet wines), Ausblick (oak-aged wines), Weitblick (premium barrique wines), Kuck Kuck (modern interpretations), Glückstag (celebration wines), and Scheinheilig (dealcoholized wines); and (2) Edelbrände & Liköre (Spirits & Liqueurs), featuring traditional fruit brandies, aged premium spirits, Black Forest whisky, and the Kuck Kuck spirit line with fruit juice refinements. The company also operates experiential offerings including the Weitblick Weinbar (wine bar with rooftop terrace), Weinerei (tasting room), and an e-commerce online shop for direct sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kuck Kuck: A sub-brand interpreting regional classics in a modern style. The Kuck Kuck line includes fruit brandies (Kirsch, Zwetschgen, Williams Christ Birne) refined with fruit juices, as well as a Schwarzwald Aperitif. 'So schmeckt der junge Schwarzwald' (This is how young Black Forest tastes).
• Weitblick
• Ausblick
• Einblick
• Glückstag

Products and services

• Wein & Sekt (Wine & Sparkling Wine) Still wines and sparkling wines (Sekte) produced from grapes cultivated across 247 hectares of vineyards in the Black Forest region of Baden, Germany. The range spans entry-level everyday wines to premium barrique-aged selections across multiple sub-brands.
• Edelbrände & Liköre (Brandies & Liqueurs) Traditional fruit brandies and liqueurs distilled from wild-collected fruits and orchard produce, aged for multiple years in the cooperative's facilities, producing Black Forest specialities across multiple sub-brands.
• Schwarzwald Whisky (Black Forest Whisky) Two unique Black Forest whiskies produced by Alde Gott, blending craftsmanship, time, and Black Forest character into a distinctive regional whisky offering.
• Weitblick Wines Top-tier premium wines including white and red wines from barrique aging, produced from extreme yield reduction, made exclusively from naturally farmed vineyards in the Black Forest.
• Scheinheilig (Dealcoholized Wines) Dealcoholized wines designed for consumers who want to enjoy wine flavors without alcohol, serving health-conscious drinkers and the non-alcoholic consumer segment.
• Weitblick Weinbar (Wine Bar) On-site wine bar with rooftop terrace and conference rooms located at the Genusswelt facility in Sasbachwalden, open afternoons and evenings.
• Weinerei (Wine Shop) On-site wine shop and tasting room within the Genusswelt facility, open weekdays and weekends for direct purchases and wine experiences.
• Weinproben & Wanderungen (Wine Tastings & Hiking) Organized wine tasting events combined with hiking experiences through the vineyards and Black Forest landscape, blending wine education with regional nature experiences.
• Weinautomat (Wine Vending Machine) Automated wine vending machine for purchasing wines outside regular business hours, extending the cooperative's retail reach beyond staffed shop and bar hours.
• Alde Gott Online-Shop E-commerce platform for direct sales of wines, sparkling wines, brandies, and liqueurs, offering 24/7 ordering with delivery throughout Germany via DHL and Spedition DISCHINGER.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple award wins at Wein Gourmet, Henri's, DLG, Vinum, Selection, Mundus Vini, and Badischer Weinbauverband competitions

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Badischer WeinminorOthersRegional wine association representing Baden wine region. The cooperative is located along the Badische Weinstraße (Baden Wine Route).
• Naturpark SchwarzwaldminorOthersBlack Forest Nature Park organization. Alde Gott products reflect the regional character of the Black Forest landscape.
• Weinparadies OrtenauminorOthersWine region association for the Ortenau area. Collaborative marketing for regional wines.
• Wine in ModerationminorOthersInternational wine industry responsibility program promoting moderate wine consumption.
• Gemeinde SasbachwaldencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Sasbachwalden shares the Alde Gott name for the wine region and local businesses. The cooperative is integral to the local community identity, located at the scenic Black Forest wine village.
• Kuck KuckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSub-brand reinterpretation of regional classics with modern character. 'So schmeckt der junge Schwarzwald' (This is how young Black Forest tastes) - a modern interpretation of regional spirits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Durbacher Winzergenossenschaft: Another Baden-region winemakers' cooperative producing wines and spirits with its own tasting room and DTC operations. Directly comparable in cooperative structure, regional footprint, and product breadth to Alde Gott.
• Affentaler Winzer eG: Baden wine cooperative focused on Pinot Noir and regional varietals with DTC and on-site sales. Comparable in scale, cooperative model, and Baden terroir positioning.
• Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen-Kiechlinsbergen eG: Baden-area winemakers' cooperative producing tiered wine ranges and spirits with member-grower structure. Closely mirrors Alde Gott's cooperative governance and product tiering.

Broad incumbents

• Badischer Winzerkeller Breisach: Larger Baden wine cooperative producing broader-volume wines including branded labels like Spätburgunder. Broader scale and wider distribution than Alde Gott, but similar cooperative DNA and Baden terroir.
• Winzergenossenschaft Moselland: One of Germany's largest wine cooperatives, based in the Mosel. Comparable cooperative structure and DTC breadth, though at substantially larger scale and in a different region (Riesling-focused).
• Schloss Wachenheim AG: Major German sparkling wine (Sekt) producer with broad retail distribution. Overlaps with Alde Gott on the Sekt and broader alcoholic-beverage category, though at significantly larger scale.
• Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien: Germany's largest Sekt/sparkling wine producer with extensive national retail distribution. A broad incumbent competing for the same German sparkling wine consumer.

Regional players

• Weingut Markgraf von Baden: Historic Baden estate producing premium wines from regional terroir. Comparable in regional focus and premium positioning, though structured as a private estate rather than cooperative.
• Hugl Weine: Austrian/Swiss-Austrian cross-border wine retailer specializing in premium wines. Comparable in DTC e-commerce + hospitality model, though primarily a retailer rather than producer and operating in DACH-adjacent markets.

Emerging players

• Wein & Co: Austrian wine retail chain combining brick-and-mortar wine shops with e-commerce and in-store hospitality — a comparable DTC-plus-experiences model, though focused on multi-brand curation rather than own production.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aldegottwinzer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alde-gott-winzer-schwarzwald-eg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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