Henkell Completes Full Acquisition of Freixenet, Cementing Global Leadership in Sparkling Wine

German sparkling wine giant Henkell has successfully completed the full acquisition of the Spanish Cava producer Freixenet. This move marks a significant milestone in the sparkling wine industry, as Henkell-Freixenet emerges as a global market leader. The transaction was finalized following the sale of the remaining shares held by the Ferrer family and José Luis Bonet, with financial details of the deal kept confidential.

Henkell’s headquarters, located in Wiesbaden, officially announced the acquisition, noting that the company is part of the Oetker Beteiligungen KG group. Henkell had initially gained a majority stake in Freixenet in 2018, with the European Union’s approval granting it 50.67% ownership at the time.

Founded in 1832 in Mainz, Henkell is historically significant for being among the first to adopt the Champagne method, popularizing the "Henkell trocken" brand since 1894. Today, the company boasts nearly two billion euros in annual revenue and employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

The full acquisition of Freixenet, a well-established manufacturer of Cava, not only strengthens Henkell’s global footprint but also unites two renowned sparkling wine brands under one umbrella. The newly merged entity, Henkell-Freixenet, positions itself strategically to leverage combined resources and market presence to dominate the sparkling wine sector internationally.

With this acquisition, Henkell not only continues its legacy of innovation and quality in sparkling wines but also expands its influence significantly in the European and global wine markets. The company’s ability to combine tradition with growth-oriented business strategies is expected to further enhance its competitive edge in the industry.

As of March 2026, the full integration and further plans for the merged company have yet to be detailed, but Henkell-Freixenet’s surge to the forefront of the sparkling wine market is now indisputable.