Kwast Wijnkopers B.v.

Name

Kwast Wijnkopers B.v.

Legal name

Kwast Wijnkopers B.V.

Website

https://kwastwijnkopers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Import & 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

Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Wine import distribution
• Hospitality wine supply
• B2B wine wholesale
• International wine portfolio
• Family winery imports

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuw-vennep

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Import and Distribution: Kwast Wijnkopers imports quality wines from wineries worldwide and distributes them to Dutch hospitality sector and wine specialty shops. Revenue is generated through wholesale wine sales to business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kwast Wijnkopers is a 100% family-owned importer and wholesaler of quality wines, established in 1978. The company sources wines from more than 20 countries through long-standing relationships with both renowned and small artisanal family-owned wineries, and distributes them to the Dutch hospitality sector (restaurants, hotels, catering) and to wine specialty shops nationwide. The business is complemented by the KVNW Register Wijnhandelaar quality mark, organic certification via Skal Biocontrole, an exclusive supply partnership with RAI Amsterdam, winemaker visits, masterclasses, the seasonal 'Family Owned' magazine, and an annual autumn tasting event.

Product overview

Kwast Wijnkopers is a 100% family-owned wine importer established in 1978, specializing in importing and supplying quality wines to the Dutch hospitality sector and wine specialty stores. The company works with renowned international wine houses including Taylor's Port, Louis Jadot, Laurent-Perrier, William Fèvre, Gaja, Barón de Ley, and Simonsig, as well as smaller artisanal wine producers. Their portfolio spans wines from France (including Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Provence, Rhône, Alsace), Italy (including Piedmont with Barolo and Barbaresco, Veneto, Tuscany), Spain (including Rioja, Cigales), Portugal (including Port), Germany, Austria, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, California, and Luxembourg. The company also produces their own wine magazine 'Family Owned' and organizes annual tasting events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine Import & Distribution Services Core B2B offering: Kwast Wijnkopers imports and distributes quality wines from more than 20 countries through long-standing relationships with both renowned and small artisanal family-owned wineries, supplying Dutch hospitality businesses (restaurants, hotels, catering) and specialty wine shops.
• Champagne Salon Exclusive Champagne from a single cru (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), single grape variety (Chardonnay), and single vintage, released only in exceptional years. One of the world's most sought-after Champagnes, distributed by Kwast to Dutch hospitality and specialty retail.
• Gaja Rossj-Bass White wine blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from Piemonte, named after Angelo Gaja's daughter Rosanna. Known for citrus, honey, and floral notes with elegant freshness.
• Gaja Gaia & Rey Iconic Chardonnay from Langhe, Italy's first Chardonnay produced in the region, launched in 1984. Celebrated for its aging potential and expression of Piemontese terroir.
• Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera combining complexity of Nebbiolo with roundness of Barbera, featuring aromas of violets, strawberry, cherry, and plum.
• Gaja Darmagi Cabernet Sauvignon from Barbaresco, named after the Piemontese expression meaning 'what a pity' when Angelo Gaja's father learned of the planting decision. Features cassis aromas with soft tannins.
• Gaja Barolo Conteisa Barolo from Cerequio vineyard, a prestigious cru in La Morra. The name refers to historical disputes over ownership. Aged 30 months in oak barrels.
• Luigi Einaudi Barolo Ravera Barolo from the Ravera vineyard, newly developed by Einaudi starting with 2022 vintage. Features elegant, layered character with red fruit, blood orange, chalk, and mint aromas.
• Luigi Einaudi Barolo Villero Barolo from the Villero vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. Powerful wine with raspberry, pomegranate, and rose aromas, featuring mineral components from the terroir.
• Luigi Einaudi Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi Barolo from Costa Grimaldi vineyard, part of Terlo holdings overlooking Barolo village. Elegant, refined style with marl and limestone-rich soil character.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RAI AmsterdamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2014Since May 2014, Kwast Wijnkopers has been the exclusive wine supplier to RAI Amsterdam. This partnership was renewed and represents a significant account for the company's hospitality distribution business.
• SVZ (Transport Partner)minorOthersSVZ is the domestic transport partner that handles sustainable delivery of wines. SVZ has a fully covering network with various hubs in the Netherlands and can deliver to city centers using electric vehicles, supporting the company's sustainability goals.
• Skal BiocontroleminorOthersSkal Biocontrole oversees the organic chain in the Netherlands and certifies companies with organic activities, such as Kwast Wijnkopers. This certification ensures that their organic wines are genuinely organic.

Scale indicators2 records

Direct peers

• De Monnik Dranken: Established Dutch importer/distributor focused on premium wines and spirits for the on-trade. Comparable in B2B horeca specialization and curated portfolio strategy.
• Verbunt Wijnkopers: Dutch specialty wine importer serving the horeca and specialty retail channel. Direct peer in scale, business model, and target customer segments within the Dutch wine trade.
• Wijnhandel Kramer: Dutch wine importer distributing international wines to the hospitality sector and retail. Direct competitor with overlapping B2B specialty distribution model in the Netherlands.
• Anvers Wijnkopers: Dutch wine importer serving hospitality and retail with a curated international portfolio. Direct overlap with Kwast in customer base (Dutch horeca and specialty shops) and specialty-import business model.
• Heeren van Heusden Wijnkoopers: Dutch specialty wine importer (the prior firm of Kwast's newly hired account manager Annella Groeneveld). Comparable in size, customer base (horeca + specialty shops), and curated international portfolio approach.
• Maison du Vin / Sub du Cat: Dutch importer focused on premium European wines for the horeca and specialty retail market. Comparable in curated-portfolio, B2B specialty distribution approach.
• Henri Bloem Wijnhandel: One of the oldest and largest Dutch wine importers and retailers, supplying horeca and specialty wine shops across the Netherlands. Closely comparable to Kwast in B2B specialty wine distribution and long-tenured Dutch market presence.

Broad incumbents

• Pernod Ricard Nederland: Global wine and spirits major with significant Dutch operations distributing premium wines (including champagnes) to horeca and retail. Comparable channel mix but vastly larger portfolio and scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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