col dorcia s.r.l. societa agricola

What col dorcia s.r.l. societa agricola does

Col d'Orcia S.r.l. Società Agricola is a family-owned Tuscan wine estate headquartered in Montalcino, Italy, operating on a contiguous 520-hectare property that has been managed entirely under certified organic farming practices since 2010. The estate, owned by the Marone Cinzano family across three generations (Count Francesco, Alberto, and Santiago), is the largest organic vineyard in Tuscany and produces a full portfolio of Sangiovese-based wines under the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Sant'Antimo DOC, and IGT Toscana appellations, including single-vineyard designations such as Poggio al Vento Riserva, Vigna Nastagio, and Banditella. Beyond wine, the estate produces grappa (via partnerships with Distillerie Berta and Nannoni), organic extra virgin olive oil from 5,500 olive trees, artisanal pasta from ancient grain varieties (Senatore Cappelli, Farro monococco), multiflower honey (via Apicoltura Franchi), and craft beers under the Driade and Fontilla brands.

The underlying technology centres on traditional Sangiovese winemaking with minimal intervention and respect for Montalcino terroir, complemented by increasingly biodynamic agricultural practices across vineyards, olive groves, arable land, and forest. A library of more than 50,000 bottles of aged Brunello (Vecchie Annate) is preserved on-site as a liquid history of the estate. The company distributes through a multi-channel architecture: proprietary e-commerce storefronts (shop.coldorcia.it, col-dorcia.myshopify.com) for global direct-to-consumer sales, a recurring Wine Club subscription programme, a dedicated B2B agent portal (agenti.coldorcia.it) for HORECA and specialist trade, on-site wine tourism and tasting experiences, and gift packages combining multiple product categories. Pricing is per-unit for retail and subscription for Wine Club membership; specific price points are not publicly disclosed.

The estate serves three primary customer segments: premium wine consumers and collectors seeking organic Brunello and vintage library wines; HORECA buyers and specialist wine retailers sourcing premium Italian organic wines; and organic artisan food consumers purchasing olive oil, pasta, honey and grappa alongside or independent of wine. Col d'Orcia holds EU organic certification, SQNPI Equalitas sustainable winemaking certification, and was named Wine Enthusiast's Environmental Advocate of the Year at the 26th Annual Wine Star Awards in January 2026, a recognition backed by documented biodiversity outcomes (70 bird species, 67 nesting species, detected in a 2025 monitoring campaign with LIPU).

Name

col dorcia s.r.l. societa agricola

Legal name

COL D'ORCIA S.r.l. Società Agricola

Website

https://coldorcia.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Col d'Orcia is a family-owned Tuscan wine estate in Montalcino operating a 520-hectare certified organic farm producing Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines, olive oil, pasta, honey, and grappa, serving premium consumers, HORECA trade, and organic artisan food buyers through DTC e-commerce, Wine Club, B2B agents, and on-site tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Premium Italian wines
• Organic winery estate
• Brunello di Montalcino
• Wine club subscription
• Artisan olive oil pasta

Headquarters

HQ city

Montalcino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Wine & Artisan Food Sales: Sale of wine products (Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, and IGT wines), olive oil, artisanal pasta, honey, and grappa directly to consumers via owned e-commerce storefronts and through the Wine Club programme. One-time purchase model for individual bottles and gift packages.
2. B2B Wholesale & Trade Distribution: Wholesale and HORECA distribution of wine and artisan products through a network of commercial agents managed via a dedicated B2B portal. Agents access pricing, place orders, and download documentation through agenti.coldorcia.it.
3. Wine Club Subscription: Wine Club membership providing regular shipments of Col d'Orcia wines to members on a recurring basis, fostering customer loyalty and predictable revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Col d'Orcia produces and sells premium Sangiovese-based wines (notably Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Rosso di Montalcino DOC) from its 520-hectare certified organic estate in Montalcino, Tuscany. Beyond wine, the estate sells organic extra virgin olive oil, artisanal pasta made from ancient grains, multiflower honey, grappa distilled from estate pomace, and craft beer, distributed via owned e-commerce storefronts, a Wine Club subscription, a B2B agent network, and on-site estate visits.

Product overview

Col d'Orcia S.r.l. Società Agricola is a Tuscan wine estate specializing in Brunello di Montalcino wines. The company operates as a multi-product agricultural enterprise on a 520-hectare organic estate. Its core product portfolio centers on Sangiovese-based wines: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (including Riserva Poggio al Vento and Nastagio selections), Rosso di Montalcino DOC, and various IGT wines (Spezieri, Nearco, Olmaia Cabernet, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Vermentino). The estate also produces grappas from its wine pomace, organic extra virgin olive oil, artisanal pasta from ancient grain varieties (Senatore Cappelli wheat, Farro monococco), multiflower honey, and craft beers under the Driade and Fontilla brands. These products are sold through gift boxes and as individual items. The company has been certified organic since 2010 and holds SQNPI Equalitas sustainable winemaking certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
• Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Nastagio
• Rosso di Montalcino DOC
• Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
• Spezieri IGT Toscana
• IGT Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Olmaia
• IGT Toscana Rosso Nearco
• Moscadello di Montalcino
• IGT Toscana Chardonnay (Ghiaie Bianche)
• IGT Pinot Grigio
• Vermentino IGT Toscana
• Grappa di Brunello di Montalcino
• Grappa di Brunello Poggio al Vento
• Grappa di Cabernet Olmaia
• Grappa di Moscadello Pascena
• Olio Extravergine d'Oliva Biologico Col d'Orcia
• Tagliatelle Pasta (Senatore Cappelli)
• Linguine Pasta (Farro Monococco)
• Miele Millefiori (Multiflower Honey)
• Driade Craft Beer Line
• Confezioni Regalo (Gift Boxes)
• Wine Club Subscription
• Estate Visits and Wine Tasting Experiences

Quantifiable outcome

• 520 hectares of farmland managed entirely under certified organic practices since 2010, with increasingly biodynamic approaches, supporting 70 bird species and 67 confirmed nesting species on the estate.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIPU (Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli) — Riserva Naturale Ca' RomancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Dr. Luca Mamprin, Dottore Forestale and responsible for the LIPU Ca' Roman Nature Reserve, for ornithological research. In 2025, the first bird-nesting survey campaign was conducted across 10 monitoring points within the estate, detecting 70 bird species including 67 nesting species. A first exploratory survey of bats (chirotteri) in trophic activity was also carried out. The partnership supports biodiversity monitoring on the estate.
• Apicoltura FranchiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local family-run beekeeping operation Apicoltura Franchi for the production of Col d'Orcia honey. Bees are present at the estate, pollinating various melliferous flower species planted in vineyards (white mustard, alexandrian clover, phacelia, alfalfa, sulla) and wild native flowers (strawberry tree, rosemary, ivy) across the estate's 50+ hectares of forest.
• Distilleria Berta S.r.l.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrappa production partnership with Distilleria Berta S.r.l., based in Mombaruzzo, Asti, Italy. Distills Grappa di Moscadello Pascena and Grappa di Cabernet Olmaia using the classic discontinuous steam method. The grappa is packaged by Berta for Col d'Orcia.
• Distilleria NannoniminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrappa production partnership with Distilleria Nannoni for organic grappas, including Grappa Brunello di Montalcino Riserva and Grappa di Olmaia Cabernet packaged in the Cassetta Grappe Biologiche gift box.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biondi-Santi: Biondi-Santi is the historic Brunello di Montalcino producer and a direct peer: same DOCG appellation, Sangiovese-based portfolio, premium and collectible positioning, family-owned heritage narrative, and a notable vintage library — closely mirroring Col d'Orcia's Brunello focus and back-vintage strategy.
• Castello Banfi: Castello Banfi is one of the largest Brunello di Montalcino producers and the most direct scale peer: same appellation, broad Sangiovese portfolio, significant international distribution, on-site hospitality, and a comparable premium-positioned estate model in Montalcino.
• Marchesi Antinori: Antinori is a multi-generational Tuscan wine family (Tignanello, Guado al Tasso) and a direct peer in premium Sangiovese and Super Tuscan production, with comparable family-heritage narrative, diversified estate model, and strong international brand recognition that competes for the same on-premise and collector customers.
• Frescobaldi: Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is a major Tuscan wine producer spanning multiple estates (including Nipozzano, CastelGiocondo in Brunello territory). Direct peer in premium Sangiovese, family ownership, multi-estate model, and broad international distribution in the same target HORECA and retail channels.
• Tenuta San Guido: Tenuta San Guido produces Sassicaia and other Bolgheri reds. Direct peer as a family-owned premium Tuscan wine estate with strong collector demand, single-estate narrative, and similar premium pricing tier competing in fine wine distribution channels.
• Ruffino: Ruffino is a long-established Tuscan wine brand producing Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and other DOCG wines. Direct peer in Tuscan Sangiovese production and trade distribution, though positioned at a slightly more accessible price tier than Col d'Orcia's flagship Brunello.

Emerging players

• Planeta: Planeta is a family-owned Sicilian premium wine producer with a diversified estate model (wine, olive oil, hospitality) and a sustainability focus. Comparable to Col d'Orcia's multi-product organic estate strategy and on-site hospitality, but operating in a different Italian region (Sicily vs. Tuscany).

Broad incumbents

• Masi Agricola: Masi Agricola is a major Italian wine producer (Amarone, Valpolicella, Appassimento) with international distribution. Broad peer in premium Italian wine family ownership, vertical integration from vineyard to global distribution, and comparable heritage storytelling, though focused on Veneto rather than Tuscany.
• Zonin1821: Zonin1821 is one of Italy's largest privately held wine producers with estates across multiple Italian regions including Tuscany (Castello di Albola in Chianti Classico). Broad peer in vertically integrated Italian wine, multi-region estate model, and significant international distribution footprint.

Regional players

• Tasca d'Almerita: Tasca d'Almerita is a historic Sicilian family-owned wine estate with organic viticulture and on-site hospitality. Regional peer in Italian family wine estates with sustainability narratives and estate tourism, though geographically distant from Montalcino.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/Coldorcia
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2990924
• Instagraminstagram.com/coldorcia
• Xx.com/Coldorcia

Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

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