What Disaronno Group does

Disaronno Group (legal name Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A., rebranded to DISARONNO GROUP in May 2026) is an Italian family-owned multinational producer and distributor of premium food and beverage products, headquartered in Saronno (VA), Italy, and controlled by the Reina family since its founding in 1947. The Group operates through three divisions: DISARONNO INTERNATIONAL (Spirits, ~two-thirds of turnover, housing brands such as Disaronno, Tia Maria, The Busker Irish Whiskey, Engine Gin, Sagamore Rye, plus newly acquired Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras), DUCA WINES (11% of turnover, with historic Sicilian brands Duca di Salaparuta, Florio, and Corvo), and DISARONNO INGREDIENTS (27% of turnover, producing and distributing Made in Italy semi-finished products for artisanal gelato and bakery under brands including Anselmi 1892, Prodotti Stella, Monte Bianco Gelato, Alvena, Eurobisco, Sepa Italy, and Chiaravalle).

In FY2025 the Group generated approximately €370 million in revenue (~+3% YoY) and €51.4 million in EBITDA, with 800+ employees and a distribution network spanning ~160 countries. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (spirits, wines, ingredients) rather than licensing or subscription; ~70–90% of revenue is generated abroad. Distribution is hybrid: wholly owned operating companies in six priority markets (USA, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, India, Italy) provide direct control and margin capture, while third-party distributors extend reach into the remaining ~160 countries. The Group has been an active acquirer in recent years (Tia Maria 2009, Sagamore Rye 2023, Engine Gin 2024, Delite Srl January 2026, Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras May 2026), supported by advisors PwC and BonelliErede, and has centralized global commercial leadership under a newly appointed Global CCO.

There is no proprietary technology platform underpinning the business; operations center on traditional food and beverage manufacturing, bottling, and brand-led distribution. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or technology integrations, and pricing is not publicly disclosed at the product level. The Group's competitive position rests on its heritage intangible assets (Disaronno's 500+ year legacy, 200-year Sicilian winemaking heritage), its controlled distribution footprint, and a diversified portfolio of more than 20 brands across beverages and food ingredients.

Name

Disaronno Group

Legal name

Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A.

Website

https://disaronnogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Disaronno Group is an Italian, family-owned multinational that produces and distributes premium spirits, Sicilian wines, and gelato/bakery ingredients through three divisions, selling to consumers and trade partners in approximately 160 countries, with annual revenue of approximately €370 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Spirits, Wines & Food Ingredients

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA), Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Spirits production
• Italian liqueurs
• Wine production
• Ice cream ingredients
• Bakery ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Saronno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Spirits Division: Production and distribution of spirits including Disaronno, Tia Maria, The Busker, Engine Gin, Sagamore Rye, and newly acquired Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras. Accounts for nearly two-thirds of Group turnover.
2. Wines Division: Production and distribution of Italian wines including Duca di Salaparuta, Florio, and Corvo. Represents 11% of Group turnover.
3. Ingredients Division: Production and distribution of high-quality ingredients for ice cream and bakery, supporting artisanal businesses through Made in Italy brands. Represents 27% of Group turnover.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Disaronno Group produces and globally distributes premium Italian spirits, wines, and ice cream and bakery ingredients through three divisions: Spirits (DISARONNO INTERNATIONAL, nearly two-thirds of turnover), Wines (DUCA WINES, 11% of turnover), and Ingredients (DISARONNO INGREDIENTS, 27% of turnover). Its Spirits portfolio includes Disaronno, Tia Maria, The Busker Irish Whiskey, Engine Gin, Sagamore Rye Whiskey, Amaro Averna, and Zedda Piras. The Wines division markets historic Sicilian brands Duca di Salaparuta, Florio, and Corvo. The Ingredients division supplies high-quality Made in Italy ingredients for gelato and bakery through brands such as Anselmi 1892, Prodotti Stella, Monte Bianco Gelato, Alvena, Eurobisco, Sepa Italy, and Delite Srl.

Product overview

Disaronno Group is a diversified multinational operating in the food and beverage industry through three distinct divisions: Spirits, Wines, and Ingredients. The Spirits division (DISARONNO INTERNATIONAL) accounts for nearly two-thirds of turnover and manages iconic liqueur and spirit brands including Disaronno (the flagship with 500+ year legacy), Tia Maria, The Busker Irish Whiskey, Engine Gin, Sagamore Rye Whiskey, plus acquired brands Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras. The Wines division operates under DUCA WINES and represents 11% of turnover with historic Sicilian wine brands (Duca di Salaparuta, Florio, Corvo). The Ingredients division (DISARONNO Ingredients) represents 27% of turnover and is a leader in high-quality ingredients for ice cream and bakery, distributing through Made in Italy brands including Anselmi 1892, Prodotti Stella, Monte Bianco Gelato, and acquired Delite Srl.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Disaronno: Iconic Italian liqueur with over 500-year legacy
• Disaronno Velvet
• Tia Maria
• The Busker
• Engine Gin
• Sagamore Rye
• Rabarbaro Zucca
• Artic Vodka
• Isolabella Limoncello
• Sambuca
• Duca di Salaparuta
• Florio
• Corvo
• Amaro Averna
• Zedda Piras
• Anselmi 1892
• Prodotti Stella
• Monte Bianco Gelato
• Alvena
• Eurobisco
• Sepa Italy
• Delite Srl

Products and services

• Disaronno (Liqueur)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• PwCsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 December 2025PwC acted as commercial, financial and tax advisor to Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A. for the acquisition of Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras from Campari Group.
• BonelliEredesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 December 2025BonelliErede acted as legal advisor to Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A. for the acquisition of Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras from Campari Group.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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