ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today that it has signed an import and distribution agreement for the Japanese market with Vinarchy (headquartered in Adelaide, Australia; Danny Celoni, CEO), a leading Australian winery. Under this agreement, beginning in January 2026, ITOCHU will be responsible for importing Vinarchy products, while ITOCHU-Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Osaka-shi, Osaka; Hitoshi Okamoto, President & Representative Director; hereinafter “ITOCHU-Shokuhin”) will handle sales, beginning the domestic distribution of Vinarchy’s diverse collection of wine brands in Japan.

Established in 2025 through the integration of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is one of the world’s largest wine companies, with a mission to redefine wine as a global leader in the industry. Vinarchy’s annual net sales exceed AUD 1.5 billion, and it is distinguished by its sustainable production activities in collaboration with local growers, and its crafting of distinctive wines from a wide array of grape varieties. Its portfolio includes internationally renowned brands such as Jacob’s Creek (a top ten global brand), Hardys (the no. 2 brand in Australia) and others.

The following Vinarchy brands will be primarily offered for the Japanese market:
　-　Jacob’s Creek
　-　Hardys
　-　George Wyndham
　-　Brancott Estate
　-　St. Hugo
　-　Church Road
　-　Campo Viejo

　-　Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir: Gold, World Sparkling Wine Awards 2025
　-　Hardys VR Cabernet Sauvignon: Bronze, New World Wine Awards 2024

Japan’s wine market has shown steady growth in recent years, with a market size of approximately 4.7 trillion yen in 2024. The marketis projected to be worth around 7.6 trillion yen by 2033.^*

Going forward, the ITOCHU Group will sequentially introduce Vinarchy wines at department stores, mass retailers, convenience stores, restaurants and other outlets nationwide. ITOCHU aims to promote a sustainable wine culture and revitalize the market through the sale of high-value-added products, as well as propose new lifestyle concepts centered on wine.

Under its management policy, “The Brand-New Deal: Profit opportunities are shifting downstream,” ITOCHU will continue to identify diversifying needs in response to changes in society, develop and transform downstream businesses closer to consumers, and expand its business domains.

ITOCHU-Shokuhin, under its medium-term management plan, “Transform 2025 – Creation and Circulation,” will contribute to the realization of attractive sales spaces and a sustainable society by creating and circulating new consumer-driven value.