About Cetawico
Beyond borders. Beyond expectations
Founded in central Tanzania, Cetawico brings together Italian winemaking expertise and a long-term commitment to social and economic independence in the heart of the country.
2004
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The project begins with the refurbishment of an abandoned grain store.
2005
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July 2005: The Central Tanzania Wine Company (Cetawico) is inaugurated by His Excellency President Benjamin Mkapa.
2006
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Cetawico debuts at Vinitaly, gaining strong international attention.
2000s
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Late 2000s: Production expands and new grape varieties are introduced.
2010
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Cetawico signs a major contract with a multinational company.
2015
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Production capacity grows, eventually reaching 1 million liters.
2017
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Cetawico begins exporting quality wines to outside countries.
2020-2024
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Partnerships with major resellers strengthen presence in East Africa.
2025
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Major investments lead to relocation to the new site in Ntyuka.
Our Team
We are fostering a collaborative, team-based approach in order to cultivate the flow of nice creative ideas and let our team members unleash their creativity.
Daniel
Federico - Fiorenzo
Ajay
Altitude, Climate and Technical Vision
Located at 1230 meters above sea level on the central Tanzanian plateau, CETAWICO operates in a unique viticultural environment where altitude, controlled irrigation and technical expertise converge to enable consistent grape quality and structured wine production in an otherwise non-traditional wine-growing region.
