Josephinenhutte Gmbh

What Josephinenhutte Gmbh does

Josephinenhütte GmbH is a Munich-based, privately held designer and producer of premium handcrafted, mouth-blown wine glasses and related glassware, incorporated in 2019 with 11-50 employees. The company sells the Josephine Collection, designed by Kurt Josef Zalto — a 6th-generation glass designer — comprising ten distinct mouth-blown glass models (N° 1 through N° 10) segmented by wine type: white, universal, red, champagne, water, large water, decanter, magnum decanter, carafe, and eau de vie. Manufacturing is carried out in European glassworks using lead-free glass with proprietary architectural features including a distinctive kink/wave-breaker element that promotes aeration, thin-walled handcrafted construction, pointed base cone design, and elongated stems. Products are offered individually (€68 per glass), as curated sets ranging from the Gift Box at €170 to the Fine Dining Set at €1,590, as limited editions (Alpine Light), and alongside care products and gift cards.

The business operates a dual go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through six localized regional storefronts (EU at josephinen.com, US, Switzerland, UK, Norway, and Canada) with region-specific currencies, taxes, shipping thresholds, and DDP delivery; and a B2B hospitality partnership program targeting wineries, restaurants, sommeliers, and hotels worldwide via a dedicated sales team. The company serves two primary customer segments: discerning wine enthusiast consumers purchasing through DTC, and high-end hospitality businesses — including flagship accounts such as DiverXO, Alchemist, Waldhotel Sonnora, 100/200 Kitchen, Nobelhart & Schmutzig, and TROYKA — along with prominent winemakers such as Markus Molitor and Seckinger. Marketing relies heavily on the "Josephine & Friends" content platform featuring testimonials from leading sommeliers and producers, complemented by an affiliate program (via goaffpro.com), email newsletters, and organic social media.

The company has no disclosed funding, parent entity, ownership changes, or revenue figures in the public record. It has accumulated design recognitions including Red Dot, IDA, Iconic, and Vinum awards, and operates with a small employee base consistent with an emerging premium consumer brand expanding its international footprint.

Name

Josephinenhutte Gmbh

Legal name

Josephinenhütte GmbH

Website

https://josephinen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Josephinenhütte GmbH is a Munich-based designer and producer of premium handcrafted, mouth-blown wine glasses and glassware, designed by 6th-generation glass designer Kurt Josef Zalto, sold globally via six regional DTC storefronts and a B2B hospitality partnership program targeting fine-dining restaurants, sommeliers, and wineries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Glassware

NAICS

Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212)

SIC

Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Decorative Glass Packaging (Custom Shapes, Embossed, Premium) (IMALAEAE)

Keywords

• Handcrafted wine glasses
• Mouth-blown glassware
• Premium stemware
• Wine decanters carafes
• Hospitality glassware

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Company sells directly to consumers through owned e-commerce storefronts across multiple regional domains (EU, US, Switzerland, UK, Norway, Canada). Products include individual glasses, sets, decanters, carafes, and care products.
2. B2B Hospitality Sales: Direct sales to wineries, restaurants, and hospitality establishments through partnership program. Special B2B pricing and partnership terms offered to hospitality businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Josephinenhütte GmbH designs and produces the Josephine Collection, a suite of handcrafted, mouth-blown lead-free wine glasses, decanters, and carafes created by sixth-generation glass designer Kurt Josef Zalto. The company sells these premium glassware products directly to consumers through regional e-commerce storefronts and to hospitality businesses (wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants, hotels) via a dedicated B2B partnership program.

Product overview

Josephinenhütte is a premium handcrafted glassware company offering the Josephine Collection—a suite of mouth-blown, handcrafted wine glasses, decanters, and carafes designed by Kurt Josef Zalto. The collection includes 10 distinct glass models (N° 1-10) categorized by wine type: White (N° 1), Universal (N° 2), Red (N° 3), Champagne (N° 4), Water (N° 5), Large Water (N° 6), Decanter (N° 7), Magnum Decanter (N° 8), Carafe (N° 9), and Eau de Vie (N° 10). Products are offered individually, in curated sets (Tasting, Starter, Bestseller, Signature, Red Wine, Magnum, Fine Dining, Wedding Box, Gift Box), and as limited editions (Alpine Light). The portfolio also includes care products (Linen Cloth & Brush, Cleaning Pearls) and Gift Cards. The company operates a B2B hospitality program for restaurants and wineries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Josephine N° 1 – White Wine Glass Mouth-blown white wine glass designed by Kurt Josef Zalto for delicate, finely fruity, and lighter white wines and rosés. Height 24 cm, diameter 8.2 cm, volume 450 ml. Priced at €68 per glass.
• Josephine N° 2 – Universal Wine Glass Mouth-blown universal wine glass designed by Kurt Josef Zalto, allowing every medium-bodied white and red wine to develop optimally. Height 24 cm, diameter 9 cm, volume 550 ml. Priced at €68 per glass.
• Josephine N° 3 – Red Wine Glass Mouth-blown red wine glass designed by Kurt Josef Zalto, allowing complex wines to be experienced in all their nuances. Height 24 cm, diameter 11 cm, volume 800 ml. Priced at €68 per glass.
• Josephine N° 4 – Champagne Glass Mouth-blown Champagne glass designed by Kurt Josef Zalto, showcasing even complex sparkling wines in a finely balanced way. Height 24 cm, diameter 9 cm, volume 400 ml. Priced at €68 per glass.
• Josephine N° 5 – Water Glass Mouth-blown water glass designed by Kurt Josef Zalto for everyday water service. Priced at €34 per glass.
• Josephine N° 6 – Large Water Glass Mouth-blown large water glass designed by Kurt Josef Zalto. Priced at €39 per glass.
• Josephine N° 7 – Decanter Mouth-blown wine decanter designed by Kurt Josef Zalto for decanting and aerating wines. Priced at €160.
• Josephine N° 8 – Magnum Decanter Mouth-blown magnum decanter designed by Kurt Josef Zalto for larger format wines. Priced at €230.
• Josephine N° 9 – Carafe Mouth-blown carafe designed by Kurt Josef Zalto for serving wines. Priced at €110.
• Josephine N° 10 – Eau de Vie Glass Mouth-blown Eau de Vie glass designed by Kurt Josef Zalto for spirits and brandies. Priced at €68 per glass.
• Josephine Alpine Light Limited Edition – Water Glass (N° 6) Limited edition mouth-blown water glass from the Alpine Light collection, capturing the light of the Alps in glass form. Currently sold out.
• Josephine Alpine Light Limited Edition – Carafe (N° 9) Limited edition mouth-blown carafe from the Alpine Light collection. Currently sold out.
• Josephine Curated Glassware Sets Curated sets of Josephine glasses including Tasting Set (€250), Starter Set (€385), Bestseller Set (€250), Signature Set (€250), Red Wine Set (€390), Magnum Set (€575), Fine Dining Set (€1,590), Gift Box (€170), and Wedding Box (€170). Sets provide volume discounts and curated combinations for wine enthusiasts, professionals, and gifting occasions.
• Josephine Glassware Care Products Accessory products for cleaning and maintaining Josephine glassware, including a Care Set with linen cloth and watercolour brush (€29) and reusable Cleaning Pearls for decanters and carafes (€15).
• Josephine Gift Card Digital gift card available in €25 denominations for gifting the Josephine collection experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of customers rate products 4-5 stars based on 1,026 reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• DiverXO (Spain)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner3 Michelin star restaurant and #3 World's 50 Best Restaurants. One of the most prestigious fine dining establishments globally featuring Josephinenhütte glasses for wine service.
• Alchemist (Denmark)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner3 Michelin star restaurant and #5 World's 50 Best Restaurants. Fine dining establishment in Denmark using Josephinenhütte glasses.
• Waldhotel Sonnora (Germany)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner3 Michelin star restaurant run by Clemens and Magdalena Rambichler. Completely transitioned from competitor glassware to Josephinenhütte after discovering the exceptional wine experience.
• 100/200 Kitchen (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2 Michelin star restaurant in Hamburg run by Sophie Lehmann and Thomas Imbusch. Uses Josephine glasses throughout the dining experience.
• Nobelhart & Schmutzig (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner1 Michelin star restaurant in Berlin owned by sommelier Billy Wagner. Features over 900 wine items with 'brutally local' cuisine concept.
• TROYKA (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner1 Michelin star restaurant featuring the world's first Josephinenhütte Chef's Table. Co-owned by sommelier Ronny Schreiber.
• Quintonil (Mexico)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner#9 World's 50 Best Restaurants, Mexico. Fine dining establishment using Josephinenhütte glasses.
• Mingles (South Korea)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner3 Michelin star restaurant in South Korea using Josephinenhütte glasses.
• César (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2 Michelin star restaurant in the USA featuring Josephinenhütte glasses.
• Jungsik (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2 Michelin star restaurant in the USA using Josephinenhütte glasses.
• Jaan by Kirk Westaway (Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2 Michelin star restaurant in Singapore using Josephinenhütte glasses.
• 7th Door (South Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner1 Michelin star restaurant in South Korea featuring Korean cuisine and Josephinenhütte glasses.
• TocToc (South Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichelin Guide restaurant and Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, using Josephinenhütte glasses.
• Markus Molitor WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExceptional German winemaker from Moselle, considered savior of Moselle's steep slopes, celebrated for Rieslings. Cultivates 120 hectares and exports to 50+ countries. Tests and uses Josephinenhütte glasses for wine presentations.
• Seckinger WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRising star biodynamic winery in Palatinate, Germany, founded by Jonas, Philipp, and Lukas Seckinger. Uses Josephine N° 2 and N° 3 glasses for their wines.
• Christmann & KauffmanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSparkling wine estate founded by Sophie Christmann and Mathieu Kauffmann in Germany's Palatinate. Produces artisanal biodynamic sparkling wines. Uses Josephinenhütte champagne glasses.
• Friedrich GenussweltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant collection in Osnabrück, Germany, including Friedrich gourmet restaurant, sushi restaurant Furittsu, Fritz Daily, wine bar in Düsseldorf. Over 400 open wines served in Josephinenhütte glasses.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the company's websites. Badges show 'Shop securely with Shopify' and PCI compliance.
• Hannes Sabathi (Winemaker)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian winemaker from South Styria producing stunning Sauvignon blancs. Uses Josephinenhütte glasses in his vinothek and for wine presentations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gabriel-Glas: Gabriel-Glas is a Swiss premium wine glass brand selling one universal hand-blown glass at premium price points with a similar DTC-lead, sommelier-endorsed GTM. Closely comparable in targeting, channel mix, and design philosophy.
• Zalto: Zalto is an Austrian premium glassware brand selling hand-blown wine glasses designed by Kurt Josef Zalto prior to Josephinenhütte. Same designer DNA, same mouth-blown construction, same varietal-specific range — making it the closest direct competitor and the origin point of the design.
• Riedel: Riedel is the global category leader in premium mouth-blown and machine-made wine glasses, with the same varietal-specific glass logic (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne) and the same fine-dining endorsement model. Direct head-to-head competitor at the premium end of the channel.
• Lehmann Glass (Jamesse): Lehmann, owner of the Jamesse professional tasting glass, competes in premium sommelier-grade wine glassware with strong Michelin and winery endorsements. Direct peer in the sommelier-led professional segment.

Emerging players

• Saint-Louis (Cristallerie de Saint-Louis): Saint-Louis is a heritage French crystal maker producing luxury mouth-blown stemware and decanters with a similar premium positioning and artisanal heritage. Adjacent in product category with overlap in the decanter/carafe range.
• Baccarat: Baccarat is a global luxury crystal brand producing handcrafted wine glasses and decanters for fine dining and gifting. Comparable in premium positioning, collectibility, and a small but adjacent product overlap in stemware and decanters.
• Lalique: Lalique is a luxury French crystal house producing premium handcrafted stemware and barware at the very top of the price ladder. Comparable in artisanal mouth-blown production and luxury gifting positioning, with overlap in the decanter category.

Broad incumbents

• Schott Zwiesel: Schott Zwiesel is a large, established European glassware manufacturer with broad hospitality distribution and a wide price range from mid-tier to premium. Comparable in product category (wine glassware) but with a wider commercial footprint and machine-made scale.
• Spiegelau: Spiegelau is a German glassware brand with deep hospitality and retail reach, offering varietal-specific wine glasses in both machine- and mouth-blown formats. Same category and same B2B hospitality channel, but distributed via a much broader parent-group structure.

Others

• L'Atelier du Vin: L'Atelier du Vin is a French maker of premium wine accessories (decanters, aerators, preservation tools) serving the same sommelier and fine-dining buyer. Relevant adjacent peer in wine-ritual accessories with overlap in the decanter and gift-set categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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