po Máxico

Who we are

Po Máxico is an importer and wholesale distributor in California. We are a licensed company for distilled spirits, beer and wine. Our specialty is introducing new brands to the United States.  

Aspiration

Our goal is to bring extraordinary handcrafted distilled spirits, wines and beers to customers globally.

Mission

Our pledge is to see that connoisseurs enjoy one-of-a-kind products and taste the tradition in our authentically made spirits, wines and beers.

These artisanal products are crafted from time-honored family recipes.

Motivation

In the summer of 2014, Trudie Arguelles and Anna Enciso were in northwestern Spain participating in the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) walk.

The Way of St. James is a pilgrimage walk leading to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great, and the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwestern Spain.

During the walk, Anna and Trudie decided to take the day off to explore the Knights Templar Castle in Ponferrada.  While they were enjoying a drink, the friendly server brought over a decanter of aguardiente de orujo, a pomace brandy from northern Spain, to wish them well on their pilgrimage walk.

That first taste of orujo was unlike anything they had ever tasted – a silky sweet explosion of vanilla, coffee, chocolate and herbs. A singular distilled spirit that enlivened the palate and delivered a memorable experience. Since orujo was not easily attainable in the United States, an idea was born.

On June 22, 2017, Trudie and Anna started Po Máxico to introduce artisanal distilled spirits, wines and beers to the aficionados of exceptional drinks in the United States.