WineSur 19 Trophies, 88 Gold Medals, 332 Silver Medals and 220 Bronze medals.
Finally the V edition of
Argentina Wine Awards ended with great recognition for Argentine wines. This edition, called "World's Best Sommeliers
" with the participation of 12 renowned international sommeliers as jurors exercised more than 700 samples submitted by the wineries. Thus, last Friday at the renowned winery Villa Sophenia in Tupungato, took out the awards. The first Trophy was to Dona Paula Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 , in the category between $ 13 and $ 20. The grapes for this wine come from vineyards in Tupungato and is known for its fresh flavors and great criminality with a prominent nose.
Then with the highest distinction followed Callia Reserve Torrontes 2010 . The grapes for this wine come from the Valley of Tulum and the winery, considered one of the most important and modern San Juan, is located in the Valley of the Zonda.
Another Trophy went to Xumek Chardonnay 2010, a wine with her range and dintinguida was highly acclaimed by international sommelier. Xumek is a winery located in San Juan and its vineyards are located in the Valley of the Zonda. As stressed by the jury, this is a worthy representative of the change in style that are having the Argentine Chardonnay, which tend to be more tropical citrus, minerals.
Next Trophy
corresponded to Argento Bonarda 2009 of Rivadavia, Mendoza. The grapes come from vineyards that are at 600-700 m above sea level and its features is the intensity of color, the freshness in the mouth and the great capacity aromatic.
Kaiken, cellar trasandinos capital, was the first Trophy winner in the category Cabernet Sauvignon $ 13, with its wine Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Kaiken . This property is producer of premium wines located in Lujan de Cuyo, with vineyards in the Upper Rio Mendoza.
Turning to more Cabernet Sauvignon $ 13 to $ 20 corresponded to the Trophy La Mascota Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Santa Ana of the winery's vineyards are located in Cruz de Piedra, Maipú and the facility now produces more than 30 million liters.
appear in this 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon have been able to conquer the global palate. Next Trophy went to
Bramare
Appellation Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Vina Cobos. This winery has vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo to 920 meters and 1078 meters above the sea level and is held by three winemakers, Andrea Marchioni, Luis Barraud and internationally renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs.
Next Trophy went to Trivento Golden Book Syrah 2008 in the category of $ 20 to $ 30. This Syrah is known for its red fruit aromas, elegance on the palate with its fine tannins and great personality.
Following the same variety and category from $ 30 to $ 50, the large award was for Grand Las Moras Shiraz 2006 Zonda Valley, a blend of three of the finest valleys of San Juan.
Finally, in the category Malbec $ 13 to $ 20 a distinction was to Broquel Malbec 2009, Bodega Trapiche.
De Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Punto Final Reserva Malbec 2008 won the Trophy in the category of $ 20 to $ 30. This is a blend, Malbec 97% - 3% Cabernet Franc ruby \u200b\u200bred with violet tints that highlights the red fruits such as cassis and blackberries combined with black pepper, vanilla and cloves
Again Viña Cobos was awarded the statuette with its maximum Bramare wine Vineyard Malbec 2008 REBON Designation. This specimen was achieved with 18 months in French American oak barrels, producing 6.3 tons per hectare.
Linda Flor Malbec 2006, the winery Monteviejo, the great winemaker Michel Rolland won the Trophy in the category of $ 50. This wine is aged for 12 months and can be kept for 7 years Uco Valley.
blend in more net $ 13 to $ 20 figurine accounted Trivento Amado Sur 2009, a blend Malbec, Bonarda and Syrah. This issue highlights its deep red color with violet hues.
Trisagio 2006, the winery Benvenuto de la Serna won the Trophy in the network category blend between $ 20 to $ 30. The winery is located in Vista Flores, Tunuyán, and its vineyards are above 1000 meters above sea level.
with its wine cellar Caro Caro 2007 was the winner of another major award. This winery was born in 1998 from Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Catena family.
Then Felix 2007 Blend, Bodegas Lavaque won a trophy in the category of $ 50, red blend. This blend is aged for 12 months in oak barrels and a year of rest in the bottle.
Finally, in the category or Late Harvest Late Harvest, from $ 13 to $ 20 Trophy came to Famiglia Late Harvest 2007 Valentin Bianchi. This Semillon has aromas of jam, honey, apricot and gold color is very similar to Sauternes, with a long, fruity finish.
The Trophy last night in the same range between $ 20 and $ 30 went to Susana Balbo Torrontes Late Harvest 2009 , The winery Dominio del Plata. This wine has golden highlights and reveals intense aromas of jasmine, white rose petals and notes of citrus, has a velvety finish on the palate, with flavors of honey and pear.
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