Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology request
- POD Reference
- TRGR20250512025
- Term of Validity
- 12 May 2025 - 12 May 2026
- Company's Country
- Greece
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A renowned Greek winery, known for its high-quality wine production, is looking for partners able to provide technical solutions and support for producing high-quality zero-alcohol wine. The collaboration will be based on a commercial agreement with technical assistance, aiming at adapting proven dealcoholization technologies to the winery’s production.
- Full Description
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The company is a historic Greek winery founded in 1997, combining decades of family tradition with cutting-edge oenological practices to craft high-quality wines. The company’s wines are distributed in over 30 countries, enjoying strong brand recognition in both European and international markets. The winery is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement in vineyard management and winemaking techniques. By investing in modern vinification facilities, scientific vineyard monitoring, and rigorous quality control, the company has consistently achieved critical acclaim and consumer trust for its premium wines.
Recognizing the rising demand for health-conscious and lifestyle-driven alternatives, the company is now exploring the development of a new category of premium zero-alcohol wines. These products aim to preserve the aromatic richness, mouthfeel, and complexity of conventional wine while offering a non-alcoholic alternative to consumers seeking moderation or wellness in social settings.
To support this strategic move, the winery is seeking partners who can provide ready-to-implement technical solutions or customize existing technologies, supported by their technical expertise for dealcoholization. The desired technology should ensure minimal loss of wine quality and be suitable for use with a range of grape varieties and wine styles. The cooperation will be structured as a commercial agreement with technical assistance, through which the partner will supply and install the necessary equipment or systems and provide technical support. This could include training the winery’s staff, assisting with process calibration and optimization, and ensuring compliance with both EU and international regulations for alcohol-free beverages.
The winery is particularly interested in working with partners who have practical experience in the beverage or wine sector and can demonstrate a successful track record in implementing such technologies. Geographic focus is primarily Europe, but proposals from elsewhere will also be considered. The aim of the collaboration is to deliver a market-ready, premium-quality zero-alcohol wine that meets both consumer expectations and legal requirements. - Advantages and Innovations
- The Greek company offers a strong brand presence and an established distribution network both in Greece and internationally. The winery has access to high-quality grapes from its own proprietary vineyards and brings decades of experience in wine production, quality control, and market positioning. Known for its openness to innovation, the company is deeply interested in integrating new processes into the production line.
- Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- The winery is seeking partners with proven technical expertise in dealcoholization processes specifically tailored to wine production. The ideal partner should demonstrate in-depth knowledge of various alcohol removal methods—such as vacuum distillation, reverse osmosis, or membrane-based technologies—and their impact on wine quality, aroma, and structure. Experience in customizing these technologies to suit different wine profiles and production scales is essential. Additionally, the partner should be capable of providing guidance on process optimization, system integration, and compliance with relevant European food and beverage regulations. A strong track record of working with wineries or beverage producers on similar technical installations will be considered a key asset.
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- The winery is looking for European partners who can deliver technical solutions for alcohol removal in wine production. The ideal partner should have extensive experience with dealcoholization technologies and a strong background in the wine or beverage processing sector. The partner will be expected to supply and install equipment, provide technical training to winery personnel, assist with adapting the process to local wine characteristics, and support the overall integration of the system into production. The collaboration will be based on a commercial agreement with technical assistance, ensuring that the technology is properly implemented and optimized for quality outcomes.
- Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- R&D Institution
- University
- Other
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 08001001 - Drink Technology
- 08002003 - Safe production methods
- Market keywords
- 07003001 - Wine and liquors
- 07004008 - Other consumer products
- 07003002 - Health food
- Targeted countries
- All countries