A3 brings together the wine, beer and spirits agencies
to allow Quebecers to enjoy a wide variety of quality products from around the world at a fair price.
95%
of sales in volume at the SAQ
94%
of sales in $ at the SAQ
50%
of private import sales
+4G$
in sales at the SAQ
L'Indice A3
To better understand the habits and expectations of Quebec alcohol consumers, A3 conducts an annual web survey of over 1,000 Quebec adults.
63%
of Quebecers say that agencies contribute to a more diverse selection of alcoholic beverages.
42%
of Quebecers recognize agencies' bottles or logos.
41%
of people who are familiar with agencies consider personalized recommendations to be important to them.
Agents, crops to glass
Because they know the market and how it works, agents are essential players in the SAQ's work. They advise the producers they represent to access and develop the Quebec market.
Directory of members
A3 brings together 80 wine, beer and spirits agencies and some 20 affiliated members. Are you looking for the contact information of a member agency?
Need an agent?
Are you a wine, beer and/or spirits producer looking for an agent to represent you with the SAQ in Quebec?
News
17 March 2023
17 mars 2023 – A3 Québec et l’importation privée A3 Québec c’est plus de 80 agences sur les 324 agences reconnues qui font de l’importation privée; Près de 50% des ventes d’importation privée en dollars et en volumes sont faites […]
31 October 2022
Montréal, 31 octobre 2022 – Du 26 septembre au 7 octobre dernier, les agences membres d’A3 Québec ont négocié, au nom des producteurs et fournisseurs qu’ils représentent, le prix départ de plusieurs centaines de produits en près de 10 jours avec […]
Events
A3 organizes various events for industry professionals and Quebec consumers to highlight the diversity of its members and the different product universes they represent.
La Grande Dégustation de Montréal
November 5-7, 2026 at the Port of Montreal's Grand Quai. A unique opportunity to buy exclusive products and private imports by the bottle.
Cartes sur table
April 20, 2026 in Montreal and May 4, 2026 in Quebec City. The tasting appointment for the restaurant industry. Event reserved for industry professionals.
Press tastings
and A3 test benches
Reserved for trade press.
