Alcazarén

What Alcazarén does

Alcazarén (legal name Distribuidora Alcazarén, S.A.) is a privately held Guatemalan importer, distributor, and direct-to-consumer retailer of wines, spirits, beers, and specialty foods, headquartered at 5 Avenida 13-43 Zona 9 in Ciudad de Guatemala. Founded in 1946 and operating with 51–100 employees, the company builds its assortment around international wine houses across 11 origin countries (Germany, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Spain, USA, France, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Uruguay), supported by spirits categories spanning tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, mezcal, and liqueurs, alongside Spanish olive and caper SKUs from the Fragata brand. Distribution is anchored to a single market (Guatemala) via an owned WooCommerce e-commerce storefront (alcazaren.com.gt) and a physical location that doubles as customer service and pickup point.

The commercial model combines one-time retail sales, a recurring wine subscription called Entre Copas (Kit Amigos del Vino at Q350/month, Kit Amantes del Vino at Q500/month, and Kit Connoisseur del Vino at Q1,000/month, each delivering 3 curated wines with printed tasting notes and a surprise gift), and a dedicated Bodas wedding-events service providing beverage curation for celebrations. Pricing for transactional SKUs is denominated in Guatemalan Quetzales and ranges from approximately Q17 (entry-level beer) to Q4,900 (premium wines), with most listed wines clustered around the Q118.50 mark. Customer-facing channels are concentrated on the e-commerce site and organic social (Instagram and Facebook), with an email newsletter offering a 20% new-subscriber discount serving as a top-of-funnel acquisition path.

The company shows no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, public listing, institutional investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Supplier-side relationships with Marqués de Riscal, Familia Torres, and Grupo Freixenet function as branded storefronts and product distribution arrangements rather than disclosed strategic alliances. The website itself carries an explicit 'Site Under Construction' banner, indicating the digital GTM is still maturing. Overall, Alcazarén is a legacy, family-scale specialty beverage importer and DTC retailer extending into subscriptions and event services within a single domestic market.

Name

Alcazarén

Legal name

Distribuidora Alcazarén, S.A.

Website

https://alcazaren.com.gt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alcazarén is a Guatemalan importer, distributor, and DTC retailer of wines, spirits, and specialty foods serving Guatemalan consumers through its e-commerce site, a three-tier monthly wine subscription (Entre Copas), and a wedding events service, with a 51–100 employee operation founded in 1946.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and Spirits Distribution

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Wine distribution
• Spirits retail
• Wine subscription
• Specialty foods
• Wedding beverage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad De Guatemala

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Wines and Spirits: Retail sale of wines from multiple countries (Germany, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Spain, USA, France, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Uruguay), spirits (tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, mezcal, liqueurs), beers, and specialty foods including olives and delicatessen products. Products are sold at various price points ranging from Q17 to Q4,900.
2. Wine Club Subscription (Entre Copas): Monthly subscription service offering curated wine selections delivered monthly. Three tiers available: Kit Amigos del Vino (Q350/month), Kit Amantes del Vino (Q500/month), and Kit Connoisseur del Vino (Q1,000/month). Each kit includes 3 wines plus printed tasting notes and a surprise gift.
3. Wedding and Event Services: Specialized catering and beverage service for weddings and celebrations, providing curated wine and spirits selections for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alcazarén imports and distributes a curated portfolio of wines from 11 countries, premium spirits (tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, mezcal, liqueurs), beers, and specialty foods (olives, capers, delicatessen) to consumers in Guatemala through its own e-commerce storefront and physical location. It additionally operates the "Entre Copas" monthly wine club with three subscription tiers (Q350, Q500, Q1,000 per month) and "Bodas" wedding and event beverage services, generating recurring subscription and professional-services revenue alongside retail product sales.

Product overview

Alcazarén (Distribuidora Alcazarén, S.A.) is a Guatemalan wine, spirits, and gourmet food distributor operating an e-commerce platform. The company offers a diverse portfolio including wines from major global wine-producing regions (Spain, Argentina, Chile, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, USA, Australia, South Africa, Uruguay), spirits (tequila, whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, mezcal, liqueurs, beer), and specialty foods (olives and capers). The core offering is a WooCommerce-powered online store with product categories spanning red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, plus a subscription-based wine club service called "Entre Copas" with three membership tiers (Kit Amigos del Vino at Q350/month, Kit Amantes del Vino at Q500/month, and Kit Connoisseur del Vino at Q1,000/month). The company also provides wedding event services through its Bodas program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entre Copas: Monthly wine subscription club with three tiers: Kit Amigos del Vino (Q350/month), Kit Amantes del Vino (Q500/month), and Kit Connoisseur del Vino (Q1,000/month). Members receive curated wine selections, tasting notes, and surprise gifts.

Products and services

• Imported Wine Catalog
• Imported Spirits Catalog
• Specialty Foods Catalog

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Marqués de RiscalminorOthersSpanish wine house featured as a producer on Alcazarén's platform. Products include Marqués de Riscal Reserva wine available for purchase.
• Familia TorresminorOthersSpanish wine producer featured as a brand on Alcazarén's platform. Products include Purgatori and Jean Leon wines.
• Grupo Freixenet, S.A.minorOthersSpanish sparkling wine producer featured as a brand on Alcazarén's platform. Products include Freixenet Cordón Negro.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wine.com: Large US-based online wine retailer offering a broad multi-country wine portfolio plus a wine club subscription. Closely comparable business model to Alcazarén's combination of e-commerce, curated selection, and subscription.
• Vinopremier: Spanish online wine retailer specializing in curated Spanish wines with subscription and gift options. Comparable to Alcazarén in being a digitally native wine specialist selling premium Iberian and international bottles.
• K&L Wine Merchants: US specialty wine and spirits merchant with deep import relationships and curated international selection. Comparable to Alcazarén as an importer-retailer emphasizing premium global portfolio and expertise-driven curation.
• The Whisky Exchange: UK-based specialty spirits retailer with deep premium portfolio and strong e-commerce. Comparable to Alcazarén in the spirits side of the assortment (whisky, gin, tequila, liqueurs) and online specialty retail focus.
• Bodeboca: Spanish online wine club and retailer with subscription tiers and curated Spanish wine selections. Directly comparable to Alcazarén's Entre Copas subscription model and Iberian-heavy portfolio.
• Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods: Texas-based specialty wine, spirits, and gourmet food retailer combining broad assortment with event services. Highly comparable to Alcazarén's mix of premium alcohol plus specialty food items like olives.
• Sherry-Lehmann: Long-established US fine wine and spirits retailer with both physical store and online sales. Comparable to Alcazarén as a heritage specialty alcohol retailer combining physical retail with curated premium imports.

Broad incumbents

• Total Wine & More: Largest US specialty retailer of wine, beer, and spirits with massive SKU breadth. Comparable to Alcazarén in core assortment (wine, beer, spirits) but operates at vastly greater scale across many US states.

Regional players

• Licorera Hispanoamericana (Grupo CISA): Central American spirits and beverages distributor based in the region. Comparable to Alcazarén as a regional alcohol distributor operating across Central American markets with multi-country import portfolios.

Emerging players

• Wine Connection: Southeast Asian specialty wine retailer with retail stores and curated portfolio. Comparable to Alcazarén as a multi-market specialty wine merchant, though focused on Asian rather than Latin American geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alcazaren
• Instagraminstagram.com/alcazaren

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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