What the press has to say about us
Discover all the latest articles, videos and news items written by the press about the Group and its brands.
PRESS 2024 -
02/2024
The Frio Group opens a subsidiary in Germany and looks to the Americas
The Frio Group, European leader in wine cellars, has taken over Diwa-Klima. It aims to increase its presence across the Rhine and will also be targeting the American market.
02/2024
Chammas & Marcheteau advises the Frio Group on its acquisition of Diwa-Klima
This acquisition led to the creation of Frio Germany, the FRIO Group’s seventh foreign subsidiary.
02/2024
EspritMeuble 2023: wine cellars connected to the atmosphere
At EspritMeuble, Europe’s leading wine cellar manufacturer unveiled a host of innovations, from connectivity to self-ventilation.
01/2024
CES 2024: a smart, connected wine cellar
French company La Sommelière has designed the first connected wine cellar. From their mobile application, you can check the stock status and identity of your bottles.
PRESS 2023 -
10/2023
With its connected cellar, the Frio group innovates from the Sarthe region
Based near Le Mans (Sarthe), the Frio Group is the market leader in fine wine cellars in France and is expanding internationally. With its connected products, it is targeting the general public.
09/2023
The Frio Group showcased its connected wine cellars at IFA Berlin
On stand no. 103 in Hall 3.1 at IFA Berlin, the Frio Group, Europe’s leading manufacturer of wine cellars, presented its latest products under the La Sommelière, Climadiff, Avintage and Temptech brands.
08/2023
The best solutions for storing wine at home!
A room converted into a cellar, a custom-built cellar, an underground cellar, an ageing cabinet: depending on the space available in your home, you can choose from a wide range of options. Here are the best ways to age your wine at home.
07/2023
A pioneer in the democratisation of the wine cellar, La Sommelière is 30 years old!
A pioneer in the democratisation of the wine cellar, La Sommelière is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. Thirty years of passion and commitment to making wine conservation and temperature control accessible to all.
05/2023
La Sommelière, the European leader in wine cellars, is celebrating its 30th anniversary!
“Tasting and preserving wine is an art and a pleasure, but it’s also a skill. La Sommelière is the epitome of this expertise. The historic brand of wine cellars, La Sommelière will be celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2023 (…)”
03/2023
Coffee makers, toasters, wine cellars ... which appliances should you choose for your kitchen?
Everything in the home is becoming connected and tech-savvy, even small electrical appliances! From coffee makers to wine cellars and toasters, here’s a quick look at some of these smart objects.
08/2022
Built-in wine cellars: discover our top 10
Are you short of space between your underground cellar and your table to temporarily store your wines? Dimensions, price, energy class, capacity… we’ve compared ten models of built-in cabinets that could meet your needs.
PRESS 2022 -
10/2022
ECELLAR, the 100% connected French wine cellar that revolutionises wine storage
“ECELLAR185 and 150, the only truly connected wine cellars in the world.”
“In the world of domestic appliances, connected devices are all the rage and the wine cellar is no exception. From a simple app to on-board technology, the term ‘connected’ is gaining momentum.”
10/2022
TEMPTECH, an asset for FRIO.
“Although we are number one in Europe, we were much weaker than Temptech in the Nordic region. With Temptech in the group, FRIO has a much stronger position.”
“They have done a fantastic job, and are real wine experts.”
“Our next area of interest is the US;”.
09/2022
ECELLAR, the 100% connected French wine cellar that revolutionises wine storage
La Sommelière, a Frio Group brand, is launching ECELLAR150, the compact version of ECELLAR185, winner of the Grand Prix de l’Innovation 2022. It’s an intelligent tool for storing and managing your wine stock, revolutionising the world of wine cellars with a range that’s now connected.
09/2022
ECELLAR, the 100% connected French wine cellar that revolutionises wine storage
ECELLAR185 and 150, the only truly connected wine cellars in the world. In the world of domestic appliances, connected devices are all the rage, and wine cellars are no exception.
09/2022
The first intelligent wine cellar from La Sommelière
During the spring revival, La Sommelière won gold at the Grand Prix de l’Innovation (GPI d’or) with the ECELLAR185, its connected and intelligent wine cellar. The ECELLAR150, a more Cartesian and compact version of its glorious predecessor, will be available after the harvest.
08/2022
La Sommelière Ecellar185: a smart, connected wine cellar
La Sommelière recently unveiled its connected & intelligent wine cellar, the Ecellar185, which also recently won the Grand Prix de l’Innovation at the Foire de Paris.
06/2022
We're rolling out the Vinotag application to all the group's wine cellars
While the wine cellar market continued to grow in 2021, the Frio Group had an exceptional year, with consolidated sales of €75 million. Didier Grychta, Chairman of the Frio Group, talks to Neomag about the keys to success…
08/2022
Climadiff unveils a selection of accessories for wine lovers
Ranging from 50 to 130 euros, Climadiff accessories meet the same high standards of quality that the brand imposes on its wine cellars. From original frames to corkscrews and automatic wine stoppers, Climadiff offers an original and trendy gift for all wine lovers.
06/2022
Didier Grychta, CEO of the Frio Group: "We're drinking less wine than before, but we're drinking it better".
Ageing cellars, made-to-measure service cellars, free-standing or built-in cellars… In the space of a decade, the wine cellar market has grown from a handful of models to several hundred. Didier Grychta, CEO of market leader Groupe Frio, explains.
06/2022
The ECELLAR185 - Grand Prix de l'Innovation d'Or 2022 - France Bleu Maine
The Ecellar185 is the talk of the town after winning the Grand Prix de l’Innovation d’Or 2022 at the Foire de Paris!
The group’s chairman, Didier Grychta, was live on France Bleu Maine during the morning show on Wednesday 12 May to present this first connected & intelligent wine cellar made in France.