Regal Wine Imports

Name

Regal Wine Imports

Legal name

Regal Wine Imports, Inc.

Website

https://regalwine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Regal Wine Imports is a Moorestown, NJ-based importer and distributor of wine, beer, spirits, and sake, founded in 1980, serving retailers, restaurants, and trade customers across the northeastern US with exclusive and selective producer agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Distribution

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA), Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Wine import distribution
• Craft beverage wholesale
• International spirits portfolio
• Trade beverage distribution
• Artisanal wine sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Moorestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Imported Beverages: Regal Wine Imports generates revenue by importing wines, beers, spirits, and sake from producers around the world and distributing them to retailers, restaurants, and other trade customers in the northeastern United States (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania). The company acts as an exclusive or selective distributor for portfolio producers, marking up products from import cost to wholesale price for resale.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Regal Wine Imports is a wine, beer, cider, spirits, and sake importer and distributor that sources a curated portfolio of artisanal international producers and distributes them wholesale to retailers, restaurants, and on-premise trade customers across the northeastern United States. The company acts as exclusive or selective distributor for portfolio producers and supports buyers through a dedicated sales force, trade events, and a Tasting Room program. Products are made available to trade accounts through a credit application and bill pay portal, with core distribution in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Regal Wine Imports is a wine, beer, spirits, and sake importer and distributor operating since 1980. The company offers an extensive portfolio spanning multiple product categories: wines from international producers (Ca' Furlan, Fairvalley, Jean-Marc Burgaud, Valderiz, Bakkanali, Buccia Nera, Barker's Marque, Sabate i Coca), hard ciders (Ciderboys), spirits (IZO mezcal), and sake. Products are distributed across Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania through a network of producers certified in organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine Portfolio Distribution Wholesale import and distribution of an international wine portfolio sourced from curated artisanal producers across multiple countries, provided to retail and on-premise trade customers in the northeastern US.
• Beer & Hard Cider Portfolio Distribution Wholesale distribution of craft beer and hard cider brands, including the Ciderboys naturally gluten-free hard cider lineup, made available to retailers and restaurants in the northeastern US.
• Spirits Portfolio Distribution Wholesale distribution of imported spirits — including IZO mezcal and sotol — to retail and on-premise trade customers in Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
• Sake Portfolio Distribution Wholesale import and distribution of Japanese sake from selected producers, provided to retail and on-premise trade customers.
• Ca' Furlan Veneto-based Prosecco, Prosecco Rosé, and sparkling Moscato wine producer represented by Regal Wine Imports in the US market; co-founded by Charlie Trivinia.
• Fairvalley South African winery established in 1997 by Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate employees, with 100% of profits supporting the Fairvalley Workers Association for housing and education.
• Jean-Marc Burgaud Beaujolais producer established in 1989, crafting Morgon and Beaujolais-Villages wines via semi-carbonic maceration from Gamay noir on granitic and schistose hillsides.
• Ciderboys Hard cider brand from Stevens Point Brewery in Wisconsin, producing ciders including First Press, Strawberry Magic, and seasonal flavors; all products are naturally gluten free.
• Valderiz Ribera del Duero producer representing seven generations of vine growers, specializing in organic and biodynamic Tempranillo and Albillo wines from high-altitude vineyards.
• Bakkanali Tuscan winery producing biodynamic and organic wines including Kab Toscana Rosso, Rosa Toscana Rosato, and Fiorenzo from volcanic and limestone soils on Monte Amiata.
• IZO Spirits Mezcal producer founded by Gaston Martinez from Durango, Mexico, crafting mezcal from slow-roasted wild agave hearts using centuries-old traditions and sustainable practices.
• Barker's Marque Marlborough, New Zealand producer specializing in Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling wines from Waverley Vineyard in the Awatere Valley, certified sustainable and vegan-friendly, and part of the Appellation Marlborough Wine designation.
• Sabate i Coca Castellroig Penedes, Spain producer of organic Cava and CORPINNAT sparkling wines, representing four generations of family-owned estate winemaking with focus on terroir expression.
• Buccia Nera Organic family farm in Tuscany managed by the Mancini family, producing Chianti DOC and other wines from Sangiovese and native grapes on certified organic vineyards.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Prosecco DOC ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCa' Furlan, a producer represented by Regal Wine Imports, participates in the Prosecco DOC Consortium's National Prosecco Week events and strategic partnerships with retailers such as Wine.com and Eataly in the US. The Consortium organizes annual National Prosecco Week campaigns benefiting Ca' Furlan's visibility and sales.
• Appellation Marlborough WineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarker's Marque is part of the Appellation Marlborough Wine designation, an organization started in 2018 by Marlborough grower-producers to create distinction for wines sourced 100% from Marlborough vineyards, bottle in New Zealand, from Certified Sustainable vineyards.
• CORPINNATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSabaté i Coca / Castellroig is a founding member of CORPINNAT, a traditional method sparkling wine association in Catalunya with strict production standards: 100% organic, 100% sustainable, 100% hand-harvested vineyards, 100% vinified on the winery's premises, long aging over 18 months, and at least 90% indigenous grapes.
• Charlie Trivinia (Co-founder, Ca' Furlan)coreOthersCharlie Trivinia, owner of Regal Wine Imports, co-founded Ca' Furlan with Alessandro Furlan. This close ownership relationship gives Regal Wine Imports a direct stake in one of its key portfolio producers, strengthening portfolio control and exclusive access.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: Largest U.S. wine and spirits distributor with nationwide coverage and a far broader portfolio. Sets the competitive context for regional importers like Regal and represents the principal competitive threat.
• Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC): Second-largest U.S. alcoholic beverage distributor with multi-state operations including Northeast territories. Direct competitive overlap with Regal's core geography at the broad-line level.
• Empire Merchants: Leading New York-based wine and spirits distributor. Operates in Regal's home market and competes for the same retailer and on-premise accounts at scale.

Direct peers

• Vias Imports: New York-based importer of artisanal Italian wines, focused on family-run producers. Directly comparable in size, philosophy, and Northeast trade focus to Regal Wine Imports.
• Polaner Selections: Mid-sized wine importer/distributor focused on family-owned and estate producers from Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. Comparable curated-portfolio model serving U.S. trade customers in overlapping geographies.
• Terlato Wine Group: Family-owned importer and producer of fine wines serving U.S. trade customers with a portfolio of family estate wines — directly comparable family-business, curated-portfolio structure.
• Skurnik Wines: Family-owned importer and distributor specializing in fine wines from small, family-run producers across Europe and beyond. Operates in overlapping Northeast markets and competes for the same on-premise and retail trade accounts.
• Winebow: Multi-category wine and spirits importer/distributor serving the U.S. with a similar portfolio-driven model and significant Northeast U.S. presence — a direct head-to-head competitor for Regal's trade customers.
• Monsieur Touton Selection: New York-based fine wine and spirits importer/distributor with a portfolio of small-production producers across multiple countries. Overlaps with Regal in curated-import positioning and Northeast distribution footprint.

Emerging players

• LibDib: Digital wholesale platform for emerging and small-production alcohol brands, offering three-tier compliant distribution in multiple U.S. states. Represents an emerging, technology-enabled alternative distribution channel that could disrupt traditional mid-sized importers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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