The Travel Retail Fine Wine Alliance (TRFWA) is marking its fifth appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, presenting key wines from across its members’ portfolios alongside new member Herita Marzotto Wine Estates.
Albert Bichot, Cono Sur, González Byass, Masi, Symington and Herita Marzotto Wine Estates will once again underline the important role of renowned, family-owned wine groups in global travel retail.
The alliance will also showcase the collective values that connect its members, from sustainability and corporate responsibility to best practices and high-quality winemaking.
Albert Bichot – stand F8
Family-owned since 1831 and based in Beaune, Albert Bichot operates six prestigious Burgundy estates. Best known in organic winemaking, the winery combines vineyard expertise with négociant-winemaker practices to produce high-quality wines.
Albert Bichot has a selective worldwide distribution across gastronomic restaurants and specialist wine retailers, with its wines also served in the first and business-class cabins of international airlines and available in travel retail.
The Burgundy house is exploring new approaches to winemaking through projects such as ‘Secret d’Océan’, developed with Grain de Sail to test the ageing of Burgundy wines at sea onboard a sailing cargo ship. It is also working to reduce the environmental impact of its vineyards, packaging and logistics.
Cono Sur – stand F12
Chilean winery Cono Sur combines wine production with sustainable practices including organic farming, natural vineyard management and carbon-neutral delivery. It was among the first wineries in the sector to achieve B Corp certification.
The portfolio spans internationally recognised brands such as Bicicleta, named among the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands, and Ocio, recently awarded Best Chilean Red Wine of the Year by Tim Atkin MW and Amanda Barnes MW.
Gonzalez Byass
Founded in 1835 in Jerez de la Frontera, González Byass is a family-owned Spanish wine group producing sherries and brandies de Jerez, managing a diverse portfolio, including Tío Pepe, Lepanto, Beronia and Viñas Veramonte.
The fifth generation continues the family’s presence across Spain’s key wine regions, with a focus on terroir, sustainability and responsible production across its international portfolio.
These include Bodegas Beronia (Rioja and Rueda), Cavas Vilarnau (Barcelona), Finca Moncloa (Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz), Viñas del Vero (Somontano), Pazo de Lusco (Rías Baixas) and Dominio Fournier (Ribera del Duero).
González Byass expanded beyond the Iberian Peninsula in 2016 with the acquisition of Viñas Veramonte and Neyen in Chile, later adding Pedro Domecq in Mexico.
Masi – stand F4
One of Italy’s leading wine houses, Masi dates back to the 18th century, when the Boscaini family made its first harvest in the Vajo dei Masi vineyards. It is currently led by sixth-generation family member and President Sandro Boscaini, whose family is closely associated with Amarone.
Masi offers five Amarone varieties alongside other Venetian classics and collaborates with historic estates. These include Serego Alighieri, which has the longest history and tradition among estates in Valpolicella; Conti Bossi Fedrigotti, a prestigious Trentino winery with vineyards in Rovereto; and Canevel, a producer of fine sparkling wines in Valdobbiadene.
Its MasiGreen philosophy guides sustainability practices across the supply chain and production sites, covering social, ethical and environmental considerations.
Masi will debut Pinot Noir del Re at the Cannes show, produced from its Oltrepò Pavese vineyards, alongside a refreshed Fresco di Masi, reimagined to deliver a lighter, fresher profile with less than 10% alcohol.
Symington – stand F6
The Symington family started producing Port in Portugal’s Douro Valley in 1882, with its combined Scottish, English and Portuguese heritage spanning five generations of winemaking in the region
Seven members of Symington’s fourth and fifth generations work across its four Port houses and Douro wine portfolio, including Graham’s, Cockburn’s, Dow’s, Warre’s, Quinta do Vesúvio and Chryseia.
The family also produces wine at Quinta da Fonte Souto in the Alto Alentejo and Casa de Rodas in Monção & Melgaço (Vinho Verde DOC). It co-owns Caves Transmontanas, a premium Douro sparkling wine producer, and Hambledon, a leading English sparkling wine producer.
The family-owned company is a leading premium Port producer, managing 25 Douro Valley estates spanning more than 2,500 hectares, including over 1,000 hectares of vineyards.
It is also part of Primum Familiae Vini, and was ranked eighth in Drinks International’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Wine Brands.
Its sustainability milestones include becoming Portugal’s first B Corp in 2019, being named Green Company of the Year for Adega do Ataíde in 2024, and achieving Gold membership of International Wineries for Climate Action in 2025.
Famille Perrin – stand F7
The Perrin family has produced wines for over 100 years in the Rhône Valley, Provence, Champagne and California.
From Château de Beaucastel to Miraval and La Vieille Ferme, their wines reflect the family’s pioneering approach to organic and biodynamic viticulture.
The worldwide success of La Vieille Ferme has helped promote the quality of French wines in more than 80 countries.
The business remains fully family-owned while supporting the Rhône region and is aligned with Europe’s most prestigious family-owned wineries as members of Primum Familiae Vini since 2006.
The fifth generation continues the commitment to quality, regional development and legacy wines, such as Hommage à Jacques Perrin, a flagship wine honouring the family’s grandfather.
Herita Marzotto Wine Estates – stand F3
Herita Marzotto Wine Estates traces its origins to 1935, when Count Gaetano Marzotto founded the business, which remains under third-generation family ownership today.
Today, the group has reinforced its position as one of the leading players in the global wine industry, achieving a turnover of over €248 million in 2025, with more than 25 million bottles sold in over 90 global markets.
Herita has a long history of innovation in Italian wine, pioneering Glera in Valdobbiadene in 1952 and helping shape the Pinot Grigio category, while also developing sparkling wines in Franciacorta and South Tyrol and promoting native varieties including Lugana and Vermentino.
The company currently comprises ten estates and brands across Italy, including Santa Margherita, Torresella, Kettmeir, Ca’ del Bosco, Cà Maiol, Lamole di Lamole, Vistarenni, Tenuta Sassoregale, Cantina Mesa and Roco Winery, with nearly 800 hectares of vineyards across major wine regions. These are all managed under organic or SQNPI-certified practices
Its range spans sparkling wines, Pinot Grigio and native Italian varieties, with brands including Santa Margherita, Torresella, Kettmeir, Ca’ del Bosco, Cà Maiol, Lamole di Lamole, Vistarenni, Tenuta Sassoregale, Cantina Mesa and Roco Winery, alongside 40-plus hectares in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
For the 2024 financial year, Herita Marzotto Wine Estates became the first Italian wine company to achieve Carbon Neutrality certification under the PAS 2060 standard, following ISO 14064-1 Organization Carbon Footprint certification across all its production sites, including in the USA.
Its fifth TFWA Cannes appearance comes as travel retail remains a strategic channel for the group, following its rebranding from Santa Margherita Wine Group and its entry into the Travel Retail Fine Wine Alliance. ✈
