Vino: 1,45 miliardi di ricavi al bivio tra fondi, cessioni e nuovi soci

In Italy, the wine industry generated approximately 1.45 billion in revenue through various means such as funds, sales, and new partnerships. Six to seven major wine companies in Italy may undergo significant changes in governance within the next 6-12 months. In July, a group of entrepreneurs submitted an offer to acquire some key assets of Zonin 1821, a company with a 2025 turnover of 188 million euros.

This offer followed a previous one by a Sicilian cooperative to purchase a single winery from Feudo Principi di Butera Group. The situation is complicated by the rejection of Banca Intesa's request for renegotiation of a 110 million euro debt and a potential extension of the current procedure until December 31st. Mediobanca is coordinating a new group of operators to define a new offer.

Argea, the leading private player in Italian wine with a 2025 turnover of 462 million euros, controlled by the Clessidra fund, faces a deadline to close Fund One or exit by the next six months. Argea is seeking a partner to invest 30% of the capital at a valuation of around 150 million euros. Additionally, Fantini Wines, another company with a turnover of 89 million euros, is preparing to exit its fund, as is Argea.

Both companies have shown positive performance in 2025 and are attractive to the market. Cooperatives also play a significant role, with Mack & Schühle Italia acquiring the La Versa cooperative winery in Oltrepo. The group is also interested in the new Metodo Classico sparkling wine project launched by the Consorzio dell’Oltrepo Pavese.

Finally, a cooperative rescue operation was carried out by the Romagna-based Cevico group for the Marchigian winery Moncaro, with a project for the Filiera filiation.