Kellerei Kurtatsch

What Kellerei Kurtatsch does

Kellerei Kurtatsch (legal entity: Cantina Kurtatsch Soc. Agr. Coop.) is an agricultural cooperative winery founded in 1900 in Kurtatsch (Cortaccia), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. It is owned by 190 member families who collectively cultivate 190 hectares of vineyards spanning an altitude range of 220 to 900 meters - a range described in source materials as unique in Europe. The winery's core technology and product strategy center on terroir-driven winemaking, leveraging eight officially recognized Additional Geographical Units (UGAs) - Graun, Penon, Penon-Hofstatt, Penon-Kofl, Brenntal, Frauenrigl, Mazon, and Glen - to produce site-specific wines through temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete, with selective barrique aging for premium reserves. The portfolio spans roughly 30 SKUs organized into the TERROIR line (single-UGA and reserve wines such as Freienfeld Chardonnay, MAZON Pinot Nero Riserva, BRENNTAL Merlot Riserva), the SELECTION line (approachable varietal wines), and special bottlings (TRES Bordeaux-style blend, SOMA XXV anniversary cuvée, 600 Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine, and passito wines).

Revenue is generated through a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales flow through the winery's own online shop (kellerei-kurtatsch.it) shipping to Italy, Germany, and Austria, and through the on-site Vinothek wine shop open six days a week. Wholesale distribution is handled via a network of international wine importers, specialty wine retailers, and enotecas across 40+ countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, with named partners including Vineyard Brands (US), Henri Bloem (Netherlands), Pur Südtirol, Xtrawine, and Hofer. Premium SKU pricing ranges from €17 (Selection Line) up to €255 (SOMA XXV anniversary 3-bottle set). Supporting revenue streams include the Wine Expedition on-site guided tasting and vineyard trekking experiences and event-driven on-site consumption (Aperitivo Panoramico).

The company targets three primary customer segments: wine enthusiasts and collectors seeking terroir-expressive single-vineyard wines (primary), the HORECA/hospitality sector requiring distinctive wines with provenance stories for wine programs, and general wine consumers purchasing accessible everyday bottles. Brand credibility is sustained through consistent recognition by international critics - James Suckling, Decanter World Wine Awards, The Wine Journal (Eros Teboni), Robert Parker, and Falstaff - with documented 2026 awards including Gold and 95 points at Decanter for SONNTALER Schiava, Gold at Sauvignon Selection by CMB for PENON-KOFL, and all five SELECTION Line wines scoring 91+ from James Suckling. Operational leadership rests with President and Managing Director Andreas Kofler and Kellermeister Erwin Carli, who assumed the winemaker role in 2026 as part of a generational transition.

Name

Kellerei Kurtatsch

Legal name

Cantina Kurtatsch Soc. Agr. Coop.

Website

https://kellerei-kurtatsch.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kellerei Kurtatsch is a 1900-founded Italian cooperative winery in Alto Adige owned by 190 member families, producing terroir-driven wines across 220-900m altitudes and eight certified Additional Geographical Units (UGAs), distributed via DTC e-commerce and importers to 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAB)

Keywords

• Alto Adige wines
• Cooperative winery
• Single-vineyard wines
• Wine distribution
• Wine tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Kurtatsch

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (Direct to Consumer): Direct B2C sales through the winery's online shop (www.kellerei-kurtatsch.it) and on-site wine shop (Vinothek). Ships to Italy, Germany, Austria, and internationally to over 40 countries.
2. Wine Distribution (B2B): Wholesale distribution through network of international wine distributors, enotecas, wine merchants, and retailers. Products sold in bulk to distributors who resell to HORECA sector and retail customers globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kellerei Kurtatsch is a 1900-founded Italian cooperative winery in Kurtatsch (Cortaccia), Trentino-Alto Adige, producing terroir-focused wines from 190 hectares of member-family vineyards spanning 220-900 meters altitude. The winery offers three product lines (Flagship/TERROIR/SELECTION) plus wine tastings, guided vineyard expeditions, and on-site wine shop experiences, sold via direct e-commerce and an international network spanning 40+ countries.

Product overview

Kellerei Kurtatsch is a cooperative winery founded in 1900 in Kurtatsch, Alto Adige, Italy, representing 190 member families cultivating 190 hectares of vineyards across altitudes from 220 to 900 meters. The winery operates as a unified cooperative producing three distinct wine lines: (1) The TERROIR Line featuring 9 UGA (Additional Geographical Units) wines from single vineyard sites including Graun, Penon, Penon-Hofstatt, Penon-Kofl, Brenntal, Mazon, and Glen, with premium offerings like Freienfeld Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon reserved for exceptional vintages; (2) The SELECTION Line offering 13 accessible DOC wines including Chardonnay (Caliz), Gewürztraminer (Arenis), Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Müller Thurgau, Kerner, and various reds; (3) Special wines including the flagship TRES Bordeaux-style blend, SOMA XXV anniversary cuvée, 600 Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine, and passito wines (Ushas and Aruna). The portfolio spans white, red, rosé, and dessert wines with approximately 30+ distinct products. Sustainability efforts include lightweight bottle initiatives achieving 28% glass weight reduction (135g CO₂ saved per bottle).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cortaccia Rossa: A collaborative initiative with three other producers from Cortaccia, promoting Bordeaux-style wines from the area both in Italy and internationally through blind tasting competitions.
• FREIENFELD
• TRES

Products and services

• TRES

Quantifiable outcome

• 28% reduction in glass weight saves 135g CO₂ per bottle (approx. 107 tonnes annually)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Cortaccia RossacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Four producers from Cortaccia (Kurtatsch) including Kellerei Kurtatsch collaborating to promote Bordeaux-style wines from Cortaccia both in Italy and internationally. Producers compete in blind tastings against renowned wine regions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cantina Terlano: Alto Adige cooperative winery of similar size and structure, also renowned for terroir-driven white wines (notably Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon) and single-vineyard bottlings from distinctive microclimates. Comparable in product mix, cooperative model, and altitude-driven terroir strategy.
• St. Michael-Eppan / Cantina San Michele Appiano: One of the largest Alto Adige cooperatives with extensive international distribution and a portfolio spanning the same grape varieties. Comparable in cooperative structure, product mix, and export reach.
• Foradori: Trentino-based biodynamic winery producing terroir-expressive wines including Teroldego and Nosiola from specific vineyards. Comparable in altitude-driven terroir focus, biodynamic/sustainable viticulture, and premium niche positioning.
• Franz Haas: Family-owned Alto Adige winery focused on premium Pinot Nero and Gewürztraminer with strong international export and award presence. Comparable in premium red/white portfolio, terroir focus, and export orientation.
• Maso Martis: Trentino-based organic winery producing terroir-driven wines including Trentodoc sparkling. Comparable in size, sustainability positioning, and on-site wine experience focus, though with more sparkling wine emphasis.
• Cantina Tramin: Alto Adige cooperative famed for Gewürztraminer and terroir-specific wines including the Epokale single-vineyard project. Comparable cooperative structure, terroir focus, and Alto Adige regional positioning.
• Alois Lageder: Family-owned Alto Adige winery producing biodynamic terroir wines across multiple elevations, with strong international distribution and award pedigree. Highly comparable in single-vineyard philosophy, premium positioning, and sustainability leadership.
• Elena Walch: Family-run Alto Adige winery known for single-vineyard (VIGNA) bottlings across elevations, with strong international premium-channel presence. Comparable in vineyard-by-vineyard terroir strategy and award-driven positioning.
• J. Hofstätter / Hofstätter Weingut: Historic Trentino-Alto Adige producer with strong single-vineyard Gewürztraminer and Pinot Nero portfolio, including Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano. Comparable in regional positioning, premium single-vineyard bottling strategy, and international distribution.
• Cantina Bolzano / Kellerei Bozen: Alto Adige cooperative producing terroir-driven wines across multiple elevations, with similar international export presence and UGA-classification wines. Direct comparable in cooperative structure and product portfolio overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cantinakurtatsch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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