Whether you are looking to buy a large-scale commercial winemaking business or a hobby vineyard for personal enjoyment, we are here to help. Our dedicated International Vineyards team can advise you on all aspects of the purchase and sale of wine estates globally, with experience in both on- and off-market transactions in the world’s leading wine regions.
Knight Frank is a truly international business, with over 600 offices worldwide, allowing the International Vineyards team to draw on a vast resource of services and expertise, and providing them with access to a deep pool of potential buyers.
We have experts operating in the key wine regions around the globe, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, South Africa and Australasia; combining local market knowledge with in-depth sector expertise.
If you are interested in learning more about the rapidly-expanding English wine industry, visit our
UK Viticulture division to see how the team can help you.
We’re a truly international business with 500 offices worldwide, allowing the International Viticulture team to draw on a large resource of services and expertise, and giving them access to a deep pool of potential buyers.
Buying and selling vineyards internationally
Leveraging our exceptional knowledge of the wine sector and our global footprint, the Knight Frank International Vineyards team provides buyers and sellers with unrivalled access and advice. With our extensive experience in the sale and purchase of vineyards internationally, we are uniquely qualified to assist clients in navigating the intricacies of these frequently complex transactions
Our services are tailored to clients’ individual needs, the prevailing market conditions, and the specific characteristics of each winemaking property. We assemble a dedicated team of experts to manage every aspect of the transaction and are committed to working with the utmost integrity and discretion.
We offer a comprehensive range of sector-specific services, including vineyard and winery audits and valuations, financial and operational analysis and market research.
Services for the vineyard seller
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Evaluate vineyard, winemaking and residential assets ,and wine inventories
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Optimise transaction structure in conjunction with legal, tax and financial advisors
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Assemble “data room” of technical, legal, financial and commercial documentation
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Produce detailed, high-quality marketing and presentation materials
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Define and execute marketing strategy while maintaining complete discretion
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Coordinate due diligence and assist in post-completion business transmission
Services for the vineyard buyer
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Define clear search criteria according to individual requirements and objectives
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Identify and select on- and off-market wine estates
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Undertake rigorous assessment of selected vineyard properties
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Manage due diligence process in collaboration with other advisors
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Provide pre- and post-sale technical support ,including:
- Vineyard and oenological audits
- Operational and commercial analysis
- Capex assessments
- Assist with business planning, budgeting and staffing