An ERP for wineries: Dynamics 365 Business Central

Unify vineyard operations, production, inventory, compliance, distribution and finance in one connected system. Dynamics 365 Business Central helps wineries improve traceability, streamline production and run more profitable cellar‑to‑consumer operations. 

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Why wineries need Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Modern wineries manage complex processes spanning viticulture, fermentation, bottling, barrel management, distribution, duty reporting, compliance, sales and finance. Many rely on ageing or disconnected systems, making it difficult to control costs, maintain accurate records or adapt production to demand. 

The wine industry increasingly adopts Dynamics 365 Business Central because it integrates production, CRM, inventory, warehousing and sales into a single cloud‑based solution built for the sector. Bevica, for example, offers a tailored wine‑industry platform that unifies finance, CRM, inventory, duty management and sales.  

Specialist winery‑management solutions built on Business Central include production, warehousing and sales functions designed specifically for wineries and vineyards. Wineries such as Giesen Group have transformed operations by moving to Business Central and integrating with wine‑production tools like vintrace, third‑party logistics partners and specialist wine systems — helping them replace manual processes and outdated ERPs. 

 

Meet Business Central: an ERP designed for the wine industry 

Wineries need accurate tracking, strong planning tools and end‑to‑end visibility. Business Central brings these capabilities together. 

Unified winery operations 

Business Central connects finance, production, warehousing, duty management, CRM and distribution data. Wine‑industry ERPs built on Business Central bring together finance, CRM, production, warehousing and sales in one platform. For wineries distributing directly, wholesale or via partners, Business Central provides a consistent operational hub.  

Better decision making 

Real‑time insights across production, sales, stock, compliance and demand support better planning. Wine‑sector tools built on Business Central give wineries full visibility of accounting, inventory, compliance and customer relationships. Wineries using Business Central benefit from improved reporting and shared information across departments.  

Scalable for boutique wineries or large producers 

Business Central supports producers of any size, from small estate wineries to multi‑region operations. Solutions such as 365WineTrade are built specifically to support wine and spirits businesses of all sizes.  

Cost efficiency 

Business Central reduces manual tasks across bottling, inventory checks, purchasing, price management, duty calculations and reporting. Wine‑industry distributors use Business Central to automate and connect all parts of their business.  

Compliance and traceability 

Wineries must track grape intake, fermentation stages, barrel ageing, bottling runs, batch data, duty requirements and regulatory submissions. Business Central supports traceability, batch tracking, duty calculations and audit‑ready documentation. 

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Business Central supports the unique processes that define the wine industry. 

Vineyard and harvest management    

Production‑specific tools integrate with Business Central to track grape yields, vineyard blocks, harvest intake, grape quality and resulting production batches. Platforms used alongside Business Central, help wineries streamline production and improve agility.  

Production and cellar operations  

Manage fermentation, tank transfers, barrel ageing, blending, bottling and finished‑goods handling. Wine‑specific ERP extensions provide winemaking process flows, barrel movement tracking, compliance support and production dashboards.   

Duty, excise and compliance management 

Business Central combined with wine‑industry extensions supports duty calculations, regulated record‑keeping, batch traceability and legislative reporting. Fine‑wine ERP platforms built on Business Central include duty management features.  

Inventory and warehousing management 

Track bulk wine, barrels, tanks, finished goods and dry‑goods inventory. Manage storage across cellars, warehouses and bonded sites. Specialist wine‑sector platforms integrate production, inventory and warehousing in one environment.  

Sales, distribution and customer management      

Business Central supports direct‑to‑consumer, wholesale and export sales channels. Platforms like 365WineTrade help wineries manage pricing, compliance, customer relationships and distribution in a single system.  

Financial management and reporting 

Wineries can unify accounting, invoicing, budgeting, costing and profitability reporting. Built‑in dashboards and analytics support through Business Central help make informed decisions and operational improvements.  

Why wineries choose Dynamics 365 Business Central

Improve production visibility and planning 

With integrated production data and financials, wineries can monitor fermentation, ageing, bottling and finished‑goods levels. Wineries moving to Business Central have improved visibility and reduced manual reporting.  

Strengthen compliance and traceability 

Batch tracking, duty management and audit‑ready records help wineries comply with industry regulations. Wine‑sector ERP solutions include duty and compliance tools built specifically for the fine‑wine market.  

Streamline inventory and warehouse operations 

Business Central supports accurate stock control across tanks, barrels, warehouses and distribution partners. Integrated wine‑business software covers production, warehousing and sales in one place. 

Enhance sales performance and distribution 

Customer‑specific pricing, distributor management, allocations and export processes can be automated and managed centrally. 365WineTrade helps wineries manage accounting, compliance, inventory and customer relationships.  

Support business growth and diversification  

Business Central’s modular structure lets wineries add functionality as production scales, new markets open or distribution complexity increases. 

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Strengthen your winery operations with an ERP built for vineyard‑to‑bottle processes    

Wineries need structured processes, financial clarity and dependable traceability to operate effectively. Business Central unifies production, warehousing, compliance, sales and finance so you can run a more efficient, connected and scalable winery. 

To learn more about Business Central for wineries — or to book an assessment — get in touch using the form below.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for wineries?

It is an ERP system that unifies production, inventory, duty management, finance, CRM and distribution into one connected platform.

Can Business Central handle winemaking production?

Yes, with wine‑industry extensions supporting barrel movement, fermentation tracking, blending and compliance.

Does Business Central integrate with wine‑production tools?

Yes. Wineries like Giesen integrate Business Central with vintrace and 3PL partners.

Can Business Central manage duty and excise?

Yes. Platforms built on Business Central include duty management features.

Does it provide inventory visibility across cellar and warehouse sites?

Yes. It tracks bulk wine, barrels, dry goods and finished inventory in one system.

Does Business Central support wholesale and export workflows?

Yes. 365WineTrade manages accounting, inventory, compliance and customer relationships for wine distributors.

Is Business Central suitable for small wineries?

Yes. It scales from boutique wineries to large multi‑region producers.

Does it reduce administrative workload?

Yes. It automates finance, inventory, duty reporting, purchasing and distribution tasks.

Is Business Central cloud‑based and secure?

Yes. It provides secure cloud ERP capabilities with industry‑specific extensions.

How quickly can wineries benefit?

Many see improvements once production, inventory and financial data are centralised.