Americas and Caribbean duty free distributor Monarq Group has agreed a distribution partnership with Cono Sur Vineyards & Winery.

Monarq will represent Cono Sur exclusively across US duty free, in addition to markets in Central America and the Caribbean, effective this month.

Further details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Founded in 1993, Cono Sur Vineyards & Winery was born around the oldest pinot noir vineyards in Chile.

The company represents and exports a range of wines from South America’s southern cone, including Chile and its fertile wine valleys.

Robert de Monchy, Founder and CEO at Monarq Group said: “Cono Sur has expanded the boundaries of sustainable winemaking in Chile and has become one of the most iconic global wine brands and a leader in organic wines.

“As a regional brand-building company that prides itself on being at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, we are excited to partner with Cono Sur and to grow their iconic wine portfolio throughout the markets o Central America and the Caribbean plus US duty free, including the cruise ships.”

Cono Sur joins a Monarq portfolio that includes Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Heineken, Asahi Group, Bollinger, Foley Family Wines, Aix Rosé, Licor 43, Fernet-Branca, Lucas Bols, Ramon Bilbao, Villa Sandi, Norton and Gancia.