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Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese....
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Terre d'Oltrepò SPA
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Private
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2008
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Terre d'Oltrepò S.p.A. is an Italian wine cooperative headquartered in Broni, in the Oltrepò Pavese region of Lombardy, formed in 2008 through the merger of Cantina di Casteggio (founded 1907) and Cantina Sociale Intercomunale di Broni (founded 1960). The cooperative aggregates 660 member wineries across 5,000 hectares of vineyard, processing approximately 450,000 quintals of grapes per year, and supports more than 2,000 individuals and families dependent on its operations. The group operates a portfolio of five sub-brands — La Versa (acquired 2017), Cantina di Casteggio, Sansaluto (Broni), RoccaVersa (sparkling wines), and SVIC (vermouths) — producing more than 25 DOC and IGT wines plus aromatized wines, with a particular focus on Pinot Nero, the grape covering 75% of the territory's vineyard surface.

The company's product portfolio spans still wines (Pinot Nero DOC, Riesling, Barbera, Bonarda, Pinot Grigio, Moscato Dolce, Sangue di Giuda), sparkling wines produced via the Charmat method in autoclave, and vermouth (Rosso and Bianco) under the SVIC line. Production relies on conventional oenological infrastructure: stainless steel fermentation tanks with temperature control, soft pressing, cold skin maceration (6–14°C for aromatic preservation), controlled-temperature fermentation, and bâtonnage aging. The group's stated mission is to replicate the Champagne single-pressing-center model, consolidating grape throughput and centralizing winemaking quality standards across the territory.

Terre d'Oltrepò generates revenue through a hybrid model: (i) B2B grape processing and winemaking services for its 660 member wineries, (ii) branded B2C sales of packaged wines, sparkling wines, and vermouths through two Wine Point retail locations (Casteggio and Broni) and the shop.terredoltrepo.it e-commerce storefront, and (iii) wholesale and export of bulk and branded product to commercial partners. The group is led by Group CEO Umberto Callegari, a former Microsoft manager appointed to drive a five-year strategic relaunch. No AI/ML, software, or proprietary technology differentiators beyond traditional winemaking are evident in the disclosed material.

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Terre d'Oltrepò is an Italian wine cooperative that aggregates 660 member wineries across 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region, producing and selling still wines, sparkling wines, and vermouths under five sub-brands including La Versa, Casteggio, Sansaluto, RoccaVersa, and SVIC.

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Operating
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51–100
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HeadquartersBroni, Italy
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Broni
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Italy
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
Italian wine production, DOC still wines, sparkling wines, aromatized vermouth, cooperative winery
Industry3 codes
1Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands
CodeCRADAIABPrimaryYes
2Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms)
CodeTHAFALAEPrimaryNo
3Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets)
CodeAFAGAJAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Wineries312130
  • Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers445320
  • Beverage Manufacturing3121
Product category
Wine Production
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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Grape processing and wine production
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Terre d'Oltrepò processes grapes from 660 member wineries (5,000 hectares, ~450,000 quintals annually) and produces wines under its own brands including La Versa, Casteggio, Sansaluto, RoccaVersa, and SVIC. The cooperative model aggregates small producers to achieve economies of scale.

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Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1La Versa
Description

Historic wine brand acquired in 2017, carrying over a century of tradition since 1905

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Core offering1 text field

Terre d'Oltrepò is an Italian wine producer-cooperative (SPA) that grows, vinifies, bottles, and sells its own wines from approximately 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region. Its portfolio covers DOC still wines led by Pinot Nero plus Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Barbera, Bonarda, Sangue di Giuda, and Moscato, IGT whites and rosés, Charmat-method sparkling wines, and aromatized wines including vermouth.

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Product overview1 text field

Terre d'Oltrepò is a wine cooperative group formed in 2008 through the merger of Cantina di Casteggio (1907) and Cantina Sociale Intercomunale di Broni (1960), later acquiring La Versa in 2017. The company operates as a unified portfolio of winery brands and products including: La Versa (premium still wines), Cantina di Casteggio, Sansaluto (Broni), RoccaVersa (sparkling wines/spumanti), and SVIC (vermouths). Product portfolio encompasses 25+ distinct wines spanning DOC still wines (Pinot Nero, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Barbera, Bonarda, Sangue di Giuda, Moscato), IGT whites and rosés, sparkling wines (Charmat method), and aromatized wines. The group processes approximately 450,000 quintals of grapes annually from 660 member wineries across 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region, Italy's third-largest Pinot Nero area after Burgundy and Champagne.

Product and service10 records
1Pinot Nero DOC
2Pinot Grigio DOC
3Riesling DOC
4Barbera DOC
5Bonarda DOC
6Sangue di Giuda DOC
7Moscato DOC
8IGT white and rosé wines
9Charmat-method sparkling wines
10Aromatized wines (vermouth)
Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2017-01-01
Description

In 2017, Terre d'Oltrepò acquired La Versa, a historic wine brand carrying over a century of tradition since 1905. La Versa represents a flagship brand within the TDO portfolio, strengthening the group's position in the Italian wine market.

Recent move8 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large Italian wine cooperative group producing still and sparkling wines under multiple brands for domestic and international markets. Comparable in scale, cooperative governance and multi-brand portfolio approach.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italy's largest wine cooperative, aggregating thousands of member wineries across multiple regions for grape processing, branded wine production and export. Most directly comparable to TDO's cooperative aggregation model and multi-brand structure.

3Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian wine group operating multiple winery brands and production facilities across regions. Comparable as a multi-brand Italian wine producer with both still and sparkling ranges and broad distribution.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian wine cooperative in Veneto aggregating small producers for white and sparkling wine production. Comparable in cooperative aggregation structure, although focused on Soave/Valpolicella rather than Pinot Nero.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian wine producer group producing a broad portfolio of still and sparkling wines under multiple labels for domestic and export channels. Comparable multi-brand Italian producer with similar international distribution profile.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major Italian wine producer with premium estates across Tuscany and other regions, exporting globally under a portfolio of brands. Comparable as a multi-brand Italian producer with international presence, though family-owned and premium-focused.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Historic family-owned Italian wine group with vineyards across multiple regions and a broad portfolio of still and sparkling brands. Comparable as a large, multi-region Italian wine portfolio player, but family-owned rather than cooperative.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Trentino-based Italian wine cooperative producing still and sparkling wines under multiple labels for domestic and export markets. Comparable cooperative aggregation model with branded portfolio across price points.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian wine cooperative specializing in Prosecco/Glera production from Valdobbiadene. Comparable cooperative aggregation model and sparkling-wine specialization, although focused on a different varietal and region.

TypeRegional player
Description

Italian wine cooperative focused on Prosecco and sparkling wines from Veneto. Comparable as a sparkling-wine-focused cooperative with strong brand equity domestically, though operating in a different region and varietal focus.

Market position
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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Subsidiaries5 records

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Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese....

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Terre d'Oltrepò is an Italian wine cooperative that aggregates 660 member wineries across 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region, producing and selling still wines, sparkling wines, and vermouths under five sub-brands including La Versa, Casteggio, Sansaluto, RoccaVersa, and SVIC.

What Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... does

Terre d'Oltrepò S.p.A. is an Italian wine cooperative headquartered in Broni, in the Oltrepò Pavese region of Lombardy, formed in 2008 through the merger of Cantina di Casteggio (founded 1907) and Cantina Sociale Intercomunale di Broni (founded 1960). The cooperative aggregates 660 member wineries across 5,000 hectares of vineyard, processing approximately 450,000 quintals of grapes per year, and supports more than 2,000 individuals and families dependent on its operations. The group operates a portfolio of five sub-brands — La Versa (acquired 2017), Cantina di Casteggio, Sansaluto (Broni), RoccaVersa (sparkling wines), and SVIC (vermouths) — producing more than 25 DOC and IGT wines plus aromatized wines, with a particular focus on Pinot Nero, the grape covering 75% of the territory's vineyard surface.

The company's product portfolio spans still wines (Pinot Nero DOC, Riesling, Barbera, Bonarda, Pinot Grigio, Moscato Dolce, Sangue di Giuda), sparkling wines produced via the Charmat method in autoclave, and vermouth (Rosso and Bianco) under the SVIC line. Production relies on conventional oenological infrastructure: stainless steel fermentation tanks with temperature control, soft pressing, cold skin maceration (6–14°C for aromatic preservation), controlled-temperature fermentation, and bâtonnage aging. The group's stated mission is to replicate the Champagne single-pressing-center model, consolidating grape throughput and centralizing winemaking quality standards across the territory.

Terre d'Oltrepò generates revenue through a hybrid model: (i) B2B grape processing and winemaking services for its 660 member wineries, (ii) branded B2C sales of packaged wines, sparkling wines, and vermouths through two Wine Point retail locations (Casteggio and Broni) and the shop.terredoltrepo.it e-commerce storefront, and (iii) wholesale and export of bulk and branded product to commercial partners. The group is led by Group CEO Umberto Callegari, a former Microsoft manager appointed to drive a five-year strategic relaunch. No AI/ML, software, or proprietary technology differentiators beyond traditional winemaking are evident in the disclosed material.

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese....
Legal name
Terre d'Oltrepò SPA
Website
https://terredoltrepo.it
Company type
Private
Founded year
2008
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Terre d'Oltrepò is an Italian wine cooperative that aggregates 660 member wineries across 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region, producing and selling still wines, sparkling wines, and vermouths under five sub-brands including La Versa, Casteggio, Sansaluto, RoccaVersa, and SVIC.
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Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... industry classification

Industry
Product category
Wine Production
NAICS
Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
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)

Keywords

  • Italian wine production
  • DOC still wines
  • Sparkling wines
  • Aromatized vermouth
  • Cooperative winery

Where Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Broni
HQ country
Italy
HQ region
Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Grape processing and wine production: Terre d'Oltrepò processes grapes from 660 member wineries (5,000 hectares, ~450,000 quintals annually) and produces wines under its own brands including La Versa, Casteggio, Sansaluto, RoccaVersa, and SVIC. The cooperative model aggregates small producers to achieve economies of scale.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Terre d'Oltrepò is an Italian wine producer-cooperative (SPA) that grows, vinifies, bottles, and sells its own wines from approximately 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region. Its portfolio covers DOC still wines led by Pinot Nero plus Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Barbera, Bonarda, Sangue di Giuda, and Moscato, IGT whites and rosés, Charmat-method sparkling wines, and aromatized wines including vermouth.

Product overview

Terre d'Oltrepò is a wine cooperative group formed in 2008 through the merger of Cantina di Casteggio (1907) and Cantina Sociale Intercomunale di Broni (1960), later acquiring La Versa in 2017. The company operates as a unified portfolio of winery brands and products including: La Versa (premium still wines), Cantina di Casteggio, Sansaluto (Broni), RoccaVersa (sparkling wines/spumanti), and SVIC (vermouths). Product portfolio encompasses 25+ distinct wines spanning DOC still wines (Pinot Nero, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Barbera, Bonarda, Sangue di Giuda, Moscato), IGT whites and rosés, sparkling wines (Charmat method), and aromatized wines. The group processes approximately 450,000 quintals of grapes annually from 660 member wineries across 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region, Italy's third-largest Pinot Nero area after Burgundy and Champagne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • La Versa: Historic wine brand acquired in 2017, carrying over a century of tradition since 1905
  • Sansaluto
  • RoccaVersa
  • SVIC

Products and services

  • Pinot Nero DOC
  • Pinot Grigio DOC
  • Riesling DOC
  • Barbera DOC
  • Bonarda DOC
  • Sangue di Giuda DOC
  • Moscato DOC
  • IGT white and rosé wines
  • Charmat-method sparkling wines
  • Aromatized wines (vermouth)

Companies that use Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese....

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... technology and API

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Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • La VersacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, Terre d'Oltrepò acquired La Versa, a historic wine brand carrying over a century of tradition since 1905. La Versa represents a flagship brand within the TDO portfolio, strengthening the group's position in the Italian wine market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Cantine Riunite & Civ: Large Italian wine cooperative group producing still and sparkling wines under multiple brands for domestic and international markets. Comparable in scale, cooperative governance and multi-brand portfolio approach.
  • Caviro: Italy's largest wine cooperative, aggregating thousands of member wineries across multiple regions for grape processing, branded wine production and export. Most directly comparable to TDO's cooperative aggregation model and multi-brand structure.
  • Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV): Italian wine group operating multiple winery brands and production facilities across regions. Comparable as a multi-brand Italian wine producer with both still and sparkling ranges and broad distribution.
  • Cantina di Soave: Italian wine cooperative in Veneto aggregating small producers for white and sparkling wine production. Comparable in cooperative aggregation structure, although focused on Soave/Valpolicella rather than Pinot Nero.
  • Mondo del Vino: Italian wine producer group producing a broad portfolio of still and sparkling wines under multiple labels for domestic and export channels. Comparable multi-brand Italian producer with similar international distribution profile.
  • Mezzacorona: Trentino-based Italian wine cooperative producing still and sparkling wines under multiple labels for domestic and export markets. Comparable cooperative aggregation model with branded portfolio across price points.
  • Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene: Italian wine cooperative specializing in Prosecco/Glera production from Valdobbiadene. Comparable cooperative aggregation model and sparkling-wine specialization, although focused on a different varietal and region.

Broad incumbents

  • Marchesi Antinori: Major Italian wine producer with premium estates across Tuscany and other regions, exporting globally under a portfolio of brands. Comparable as a multi-brand Italian producer with international presence, though family-owned and premium-focused.
  • Zonin 1821: Historic family-owned Italian wine group with vineyards across multiple regions and a broad portfolio of still and sparkling brands. Comparable as a large, multi-region Italian wine portfolio player, but family-owned rather than cooperative.

Regional players

  • La Marca (Viticoltori Veneto Orientale): Italian wine cooperative focused on Prosecco and sparkling wines from Veneto. Comparable as a sparkling-wine-focused cooperative with strong brand equity domestically, though operating in a different region and varietal focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... social profiles

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Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... leadership team

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Profiles1 record

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries5 records

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... funding detail

Funding detail

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Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese....

What does Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... do?

Terre d'Oltrepò is an Italian wine producer-cooperative (SPA) that grows, vinifies, bottles, and sells its own wines from approximately 5,000 hectares in the Oltrepò Pavese region. Its portfolio covers DOC still wines led by Pinot Nero plus Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Barbera, Bonarda, Sangue di Giuda, and Moscato, IGT whites and rosés, Charmat-method sparkling wines, and aromatized wines including vermouth.

Is Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... a public or private company?

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... founded?

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... based?

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... is headquartered in Broni, Italy, in the Europe region.

How does Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... make money?

One revenue line is on record: grape processing and wine production.

Who are Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese....'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Cantine Riunite & Civ, Caviro, Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV), Cantina di Soave, Mondo del Vino, Mezzacorona and Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene. Broad incumbents are Marchesi Antinori and Zonin 1821. La Marca (Viticoltori Veneto Orientale) is listed as a regional player.

Does Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... have an API?

No public API is recorded for Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.....

What industry is Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese.... in?

Terre D'oltrepo' Cantina Di Casteggio San Saluto Viticoltori Del Bronese....'s product category is Wine Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAB, Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands, with a secondary code of THAFALAE, Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms). Its NAICS code is 312130.

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