The company, a pioneer in the export of wines in markets such as the United Kingdom, China and Japan, continues to increase the weight of its exports, which already represent 65% of the total.
Félix Solís Avantis increased its consolidated turnover by 5.5% in 2023, reaching US$ 407 million, as reported by the Spanish winery, which will complete the construction of the Chilean winery, Viña Casa Solís, this year, the first outside of Spain. , with a total investment of US$ 42.8 million and whose activity has begun in the 2024 harvest.
The volume of liters sold in 2023 increased by 3% compared to the previous year and the consolidated net profit increased and recovered the figures of 2021, while the gross operating result (Ebitda) exceeded US$ 42.8 million.
The company, a pioneer in the export of wines in markets such as the United Kingdom, China and Japan, continues to increase the weight of its exports, which already represent 65% of the total.
In this way, the company has increased its international presence, since it has landed in five new countries as part of its expansion plan, reaching 135 countries where it is present, while promoting a growth strategy in markets such as Chili.
THE CUSTOMER, AT THE CENTER
The president and CEO of the company, Félix Solís, explained that the group's results are a consequence of "its commitment to innovation, sustainability and new marketing techniques, which put the customer at the center."
"Factors that are fundamental for improving the competitiveness of the sector and companies in an increasingly diverse and technological global market," he argued.
"We are seeing that Spanish wine has an increasingly greater presence in various international markets, an area in which Félix Solís has a clear commitment, reaching presence in 135 countries in 2023 where it markets its wide range of products," he assessed.
Regarding the best-selling brands in 2023, these were the different wines that make up Viña Albali, such as the Reserva 2017 and the Crianza 2019, as well as the new Mucho Más line, characterized by its adaptation to new trends and its innovative designs.
BET ON ITS NEW WINERY IN LADO VALDEPEÑAS
On the other hand, during the fiscal year 2023, Félix Solís Avantis continued to advance in the project of its new Valdepeñas aging winery, which has a "completely automated" management system that is combined with traditional winemaking techniques. came".
In this way, according to the company, this winery becomes "one of the most avant-garde on the world wine scene" for the aging of wine in the Valdepeñas designation of origin, with a storage capacity of 130,000 oak barrels. 225 liters each.
Furthermore, the corporation indicates, the new winery is 100% self-sufficient with clean energy, thanks to the installation of solar panels on the roof of the aging winery.
INVESTMENT OF 37 MILLION FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS
Regarding investments, the company reports that, over the next two years, the group will carry out an investment program estimated at US$ 37.5 million with the objective of developing new infrastructures that boost productivity and "maximum energy efficiency of the processes".
These include the construction of new 100% energy self-sufficient warehouses for the storage of bottles and other materials, as well as the acquisition of new stainless steel tanks.
