What We Do
APVSA stands for Association pour la Promotion des Vins et Spiritueux, a a non-profit organization specializing in assisting winegrowers to develop their exports to North America.
Since 1999, we assisted producers wishing to expand their market to USA, Canada and Mexico. Pascal Fernand, the President, travels to wine countries all around the world to taste and select the wines and spirits which have the best potential for success in the North-American markets. Year-round, we organize both virtual events and in-person wine roadshows covering the whole North American territory. During these events, producers and buyers meet with each other and develop long lasting business relationships.
Importers, distributors and agents trust the APVSA because we know the market and only bring to them wines and spirits that we have carefully selected to meet their expectations and needs. Read the testimonials!
Tasting Roadshows
We organize three B2B roadshows per year and over 48 wine tastings in USA, CA, MX.
Virtual Trade Events
While travel and gathering are banned, we organize virtual events and international trade shows.
Winegrowers
We assist our winegrowing members to define their export strategy, promote their wines, connect with a North-American network of buyers.
Wine Buyers
We assist importers, distributors, agents to
develop their network of distribution,
find buyers for any surplus,
present selections of "rare pearls" and exclusive virtual events.
Who We Are ?
About Us
Pascal Fernand, our President, travels to wine countries all around the world to taste and select the wines and spirits which have the best potential for success in the Canadian and American markets.
Year-round, we organize tastings covering the whole North American territory. During these events, producers and buyers meet with each other and develop long lasting business relationships. Importers, distributors and agents trust the APVSA because we know the market and only bring to them wines and spirits that we have carefully selected to meet their expectations and needs.
- Professional Services
- Affordable Prices
- Quality Solutions
5000+
Wine & Spirits Buyers
300+
Winegrowing Members
20+
Years Experience
This is what our members and buyers have to say
Testimonials
Merci à tous! Thank you all again for putting together another fantastic set of presentations! It's very much appreciated. Some really impressive and exciting producers, and I've already heard back from a few! I hope you have a great weekend! All the best,
A.M.C., Private Importer, Toronto, ON, CA - Nov. 2020
Dear Odile, dear APVSA Team,
On behalf of Casal Sta. Maria, I would like to thank you and the APVSA for having us participating in this virtual event. We had already a few contacts right after the video conference so it ended up being quite a good experience. Hope all goes well in the cute for you all, and whenever this situation is better, you’re more than welcome to visit us here in Portugal.
With our best regards,
P. Santos - Casal Santa Maria, Colares, Portugal - Nov. 2020
Thank you all for a very well organized and presented two-day event on Sparkling wines and Champagne! I have a number of contacts for follow up. Stay Safe!
G.L. Commercial Agent - Vancouver, BC, CA - Oct. 2020
Bonsoir a tous,
Encore merci pour cette expérience très enrichissante, pour votre professionnalisme et le soutien technique. C' était un grand plaisir de travailler avec vous!
A refaire! Santé et à très bientôt,
Annya et Rémy Devictor - Domaine de la Sanglière - Oct. 2020
Thank you all SO MUCH!!! That was fantastic!!! Great job by all... So happy that we participated :o)
We’ve already sent out email offerings and will be sending out samples to several. Please keep us in mind when we can present some Bordeaux Rouge! And please, let me know when you plan to visit Las Vegas... Love to share a bottle or two with all of you :o)
B.C., Importer, Las Vegas - Nevada / 09.30.2020
Bonjour l'APVSA,
Un grand merci pour ce genre d’initiative ! Cela permet d’être en contact avec des acheteurs en direct ! Je ne peux que vous encourager à continuer ! C’était ma première expérience mais vous nous avez bien accompagné ! Bon week end
JMP, Producteur, Champagne Oct. 2020
Aloha! Mahalo for the opportunity to participate in this virtual event. And - Congratulations to each of you for pulling this off!!! It was a whole new experience and I enjoyed the virtual trip around the world with everyone.
And likewise, I look forward to the proverbial clink of glasses and the aroma of the spirits in the future. I pray for successful business interactions as a result of everyone's hard work!
Karen S., Hawaii Department of Agriculture July 2020
Dear APVSA Team,
We would like to thank you again for your assistance and for the excellent event organized on Wednesday 30/09 , the Sparkling trade day for Europe. We’re glad to have taken part in it. Furthermore, we are pleased to inform you that we have been contacted by a few companies.
Friendly regards,
V.R. Cantina VentiVenti, Modena, IT - Sept. 2020
Salut Pascal et Odile,
Un grand merci pour ce e-meeting. Tout d’abord un grand bravo pour l’organisation impeccable de la conférence, et bravo à Odile et à vos équipes pour avoir mené de main de maître ce ballet spirituel !
En tout cas bravo encore pour la tenue de cette réunion. L’organisation était vraiment parfaite. J’ai trouvé le système parfait pour que tout le monde puisse s’exprimer et écouter, et vos enchaînements ont permis beaucoup de fluidité dans les échanges. Ce soir c’est cocktail au calvados : Apple mojito ! A bientôt ! Nicolas Garnier, Calvados Garnier, Frênes, France - July 2020
Great trial run today, impressive list of buyers! I cannot thank you enough for inviting us to join the Angels' Share Virtual Trade Show. I hope it is not the last time we meet.
Let’s put together a larger e-Show in October, showcasing producers from the west of the United States.
H. Vega, Market Access Lead, July 2020
