distilleria sibona

What distilleria sibona does

Distilleria Sibona (legal name: Distilleria Grappa Sibona S.p.A.) is a privately held Italian distillery founded in 1924 and headquartered in Piobesi d'Alba, in Piedmont's Roero zone a few kilometers from Alba. It produces artisanal grappa and a broadened portfolio of Italian spirits including single-varietal grappe distilled from Piedmontese grape marc (Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco, Moscato, Chardonnay, Arneis, Brachetto), aged Grappa Riserva expressions matured in Port, Sherry, Madeira, Tennessee Whiskey, Rum, and Sauternes casks, MAeCO' Gin (including a Port Cask aged variant), Civico 10 Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore made with Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, an Italian Whisky with peated malt, craft beer distillate, grape brandy, amaro, liqueurs, and gift packaging. The company's core technology is copper-alembic continuous distillation of fresh marc delivered directly after harvest, with long aging in special oak barrels under the supervision of two oenologists–master distillers.

The business operates a multi-channel GTM spanning HORECA (hotels, restaurants, bars) globally, specialty wine and spirits retail, direct sales at the Piobesi d'Alba distillery, and international export distribution, supported by a tri-lingual website (Italian, English, German). Revenue comes from one-time sales of premium spirits and gift sets across three primary segments — premium spirit enthusiasts, HORECA buyers, and gift purchasers — with pricing not publicly disclosed. The company holds Distillation License No. 1 issued by the UTF, IFS Food certification, and a patented 'Graduata' bottle design, and has been consecutively named Best Distillery of the Year at the ISW International Competition from 2018 through 2024, including 98/100 IWSC scores on four products — a documented rarity among Italian distilleries.

Name

distilleria sibona

Legal name

DISTILLERIA GRAPPA SIBONA S.P.A.

Website

https://distilleriasibona.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Distilleria Sibona is a historic privately held Piedmontese distillery (founded 1924) producing premium single-varietal grappa, aged riserve, gin, vermouth, and Italian whisky for HORECA, specialty retail, and gift buyers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Grappa and Italian Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Artisan grappa production
• Barrel-aged Italian spirits
• Piedmontese single-varietal grappa
• Italian whisky manufacturing
• Premium spirits distillery

Headquarters

HQ city

Piobesi D'alba

HQ country

Italy

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

Revenue model

1. Premium Grappa and Spirits Sales: Sale of premium grappa products, including single-varietal grappe, reserve grappe aged in special barrels, grappa XO, and vintage millesimate releases. Products sold in various formats from standard 50cl to magnum 1.5L bottles.
2. Italian Whisky and Gin: Production and sale of Italian Whisky (premium blend with peated malt) and MAeCO' gin, including a port cask aged variant.
3. Vermouth and Liqueurs: Civico 10 Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore with Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, amaro, and various liqueurs including coffee-cacao, chamomile, and aloe-based products.
4. Gift Boxes and Special Packaging: Premium gift packaging solutions including elegant boxes, drawer sets, and display cases for gifting occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Distilleria Sibona produces and sells premium Italian spirits from its distillery in Piobesi d'Alba, Piedmont. Its core offering is artisanal grappa distilled from fresh Piedmontese grape marc (including single-varietal Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco, Moscato, Chardonnay, Arneis, Brachetto) using copper alembics, aged in special barrels. The portfolio extends to MAeCO' Gin, Italian Whisky with peated malt, Civico 10 Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore, Amaro Sibona, grape distillates, craft beer distillate, liqueurs, gift boxes, and gourmet pairings.

Product overview

Distilleria Sibona is a historic Piedmontese distillery producing artisanal spirits with a focus on grappa. The product portfolio centers on single-varietal grappe (Grappe monovitigno) distilled from Piedmontese grape marc including Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato, Chardonnay, Arneis, and Brachetto. Premium offerings include aged Grappa Riserva expressions (5-year, 8-year, XO) matured in special casks (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Tennessee Whiskey, Rum, Sauternes), the Tuttogrado full-proof line, and vintage-dated millesimate reserves. Beyond grappa, the portfolio extends to MAeCO' Gin (with Port Cask Aged variant), Civico 10 Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore with Nebbiolo d'Alba, Italian Whisky with peated malt, 2.1 craft beer distillate, Uvedilanga grape brandy, amaro and liqueurs, and specialty items like Sibona Cigar confections. The company also offers gift packaging and refined food delicacies. The core product line is the single-varietal grappa range, supplemented by premium aged reserves, while gin, vermouth, and whisky represent strategic diversification into international spirit categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 98/100 score achieved at IWSC with 4 products - unique achievement among Italian distilleries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Distilleria Berta: Family-owned Piedmontese grappa distillery producing single-varietal and aged reserve grappas from Piedmontese grape marc. Directly comparable to Distilleria Sibona in product mix, Piedmontese sourcing, aged-reserve programs, and premium positioning across HORECA and export.
• Nonino Distillatori: Historic Friulian grappa distillery widely credited with modernizing the category. Comparable to Sibona as a family-owned craft producer with broad international distribution, multiple aged expressions, and category-defining brand authority in premium grappa.
• Distilleria Jacopo Poli: Veneto-based artisanal distillery producing grappa, liqueurs, and spirits using traditional methods including copper pot stills. Comparable in product breadth (grappa plus liqueurs), craft positioning, and focus on single-varietal and aged expressions.
• Marzadro: Trentino-based grappa and spirits distillery offering single-varietal grappas and aged reserves, with on-premise tasting room experience. Highly comparable to Sibona's craft heritage, single-varietal focus, and visitor/distillery-direct channel.
• Distilleria Bonollo: Italian distillery producing grappa and other distilled spirits, including aged reserves and a broader portfolio. Comparable product mix and channel structure, though typically positioned more at mainstream price tiers than Sibona's premium focus.
• Distilleria Bertagnolli: Historic Trentino-based grappa distillery with single-varietal grappas, aged reserves, and a portfolio that also includes liqueurs. Comparable as a craft heritage producer with international distribution and category award recognition.
• Toschi Vignola: Italian producer of liqueurs, syrups, and grappa with both branded and private-label manufacturing. Comparable product overlap in grappa and liqueurs and similar export presence in HORECA and specialty retail.

Broad incumbents

• Campari Group: Major global Italian spirits portfolio company with brands across aperitifs, whiskies, and liqueurs. Comparable as an Italian spirits house, but operates at vastly greater scale with multiple category-leading brands and significantly larger distribution and marketing resources than Sibona.
• Stock Spirits Group: Large Central and Eastern European spirits producer with a broad portfolio including Italian liqueur and spirit brands. Comparable as a multi-category spirits platform, but with mass-market positioning versus Sibona's premium artisanal focus.
• Branca (Fratelli Branca Distillerie): Iconic Italian spirits producer best known for Fernet-Branca and a broader portfolio of liqueurs and brandies. Comparable as a heritage Italian spirits producer with global distribution, though operating at larger scale across multiple categories rather than grappa-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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