The Chardonnay Association of South Africa (CASA) is proud to announce that its film, World Class Chardonnay: The South African Story, has been selected as a finalist at the 2026 International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFA).
The film has been recognised by the festival jury as one of the leading tourism and storytelling productions of the year. Final award placements will be revealed at the official ceremony tomorrow (5 June 2026) in Johannesburg.
This recognition marks an important moment for South African Chardonnay. It reinforces the category’s growing global relevance and the strength of its collective story.
World Class Chardonnay: The South African Story forms part of CASA’s broader mission:
- To position South African Chardonnay as a world-class category
- To communicate the diversity of terroir and winemaking across the country
- To build a unified, premium narrative for the variety
The Association extends its sincere thanks to Rockpool Media for their exceptional work in bringing this story to life as well as the contributions by member’s for content provided.
This recognition reflects the strength of that collaboration, and CASA looks forward to continuing its partnership with the team on future projects.
“This recognition is not just for a single film,” says the Association. “It reflects the progress of an entire category and the producers behind it.”
The Association looks forward to participating in the festival and sharing this milestone with its members, partners, and the broader wine industry.