About
Altavinis provides professional wine and champagne conservation and dispensing solutions for the hospitality industry. Using inert gas technology (nitrogen and argon), the system protects open bottles from oxidation, preserving wine for up to 14 days and champagne for up to 7 days without any loss in quality. This allows restaurants, wine bars, hotels, and catering professionals to offer a broader by-the-glass selection — including premium and high-end labels — without the financial risk of waste. The dispensing units are designed for ease of use: fast service (3–5 seconds per glass), low maintenance, and a competitive cost of just €0.50 per bottle in consumables. With an investment starting under €300 per bottle slot, Altavinis positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to competitors like Coravin or fixed cellar installations. Units are portable and relocatable, adding operational flexibility. Key benefits include zero bottle waste, higher average sale prices through premium by-the-glass upselling, improved customer experience through greater wine variety, and straightforward installation. Altavinis is ideal for any food and beverage professional looking to increase wine revenue, attract wine enthusiasts, and reduce losses — all while delivering a memorable tasting experience to their guests.
Key Features
- Inert Gas Preservation: Uses nitrogen or argon to protect open bottles from oxidation, preserving wine up to 14 days and champagne up to 7 days.
- Fast By-the-Glass Dispensing: Serves a glass in just 3–5 seconds, enabling smooth and efficient table service even during peak hours.
- Low Operating Cost: Consumable cost of approximately €0.50 per bottle, making premium by-the-glass service financially viable.
- Portable & Easy to Install: Units are relocatable and require no complex installation, offering maximum flexibility for any venue layout.
- Zero Waste Policy: Eliminates the need to discard unfinished bottles, directly converting potential losses into profits.
Use Cases
- Restaurant wine programs offering a rotating by-the-glass selection of premium labels without waste risk.
- Hotel bars and lounges looking to expand their wine menu while controlling inventory losses.
- Wine bars and tasting rooms preserving open tasting bottles across multi-day events or slow service periods.
- Catering companies serving wine at events and needing portable, easy-to-deploy conservation solutions.
- Hospitality venues upselling high-margin premium wines by the glass to increase average revenue per cover.
Pros
- Eliminates Bottle Waste: Long preservation windows mean no open bottle ever needs to be discarded, directly protecting margins.
- Boosts Revenue with Premium Offerings: Enables venues to confidently serve high-end wines by the glass, increasing average ticket values.
- Competitive Pricing vs. Alternatives: Lower investment and operating costs compared to Coravin and fixed cellar dispensing systems.
- Portable and Versatile: Unlike fixed competitors, Altavinis units can be moved and redeployed as business needs change.
Cons
- Hardware Purchase Required: Requires an upfront equipment investment, which may be a barrier for smaller or lower-volume venues.
- Limited to Physical Venues: The solution is designed exclusively for on-premise hospitality use and is not applicable to retail or e-commerce wine sales.
- Champagne Window is Shorter: Champagne preservation tops out at 7 days compared to 14 days for still wine, limiting flexibility for slower-moving labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can an open bottle of wine be preserved with Altavinis?
Still wine can be preserved for up to 14 days, and champagne for up to 7 days, thanks to the inert gas protection system.
What type of gas does Altavinis use for preservation?
Altavinis uses nitrogen or argon gas — inert gases that displace oxygen in the bottle and prevent oxidation.
What is the warranty on Altavinis equipment?
All Altavinis units come with a two-year parts and labor warranty starting from the date of delivery.
How does the cost compare to alternatives like Coravin?
Altavinis costs approximately €0.50 per bottle in consumables versus €2.00 for Coravin, with equipment investment under €300 per bottle position compared to €200+ for Coravin — but Altavinis offers faster service (3–5 sec vs. 10–20 sec) and greater volume capacity.
Is the Altavinis unit portable?
Yes, unlike many fixed cellar dispensing systems, Altavinis units are designed to be moved and repositioned within a venue as operational needs evolve.
