Portugal's Vinho Verde Wine Region Receives 15 TEXSOM Awards

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Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes

31 May, 2023, 15:05 ET

Portugal's largest wine region receives 2 Gold, 5 Silver, and 8 Bronze Awards at one of America's Biggest Wine Competition

NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV) is proud to announce that out of the 26 wines submitted, the region earned 15 TEXSOM awards; 2 Gold, 5 Silver, and 8 Bronze Medals. Below, please find a detailed list of the wines that received these awards.

The TEXSOM Awards accepted over 2,356 entries and were judged by 42 top industry members. Of the entries judged, the judges awarded 1,677 medals: 19 Judges' Selection medals, 76 Platinum medals, 233 Gold medals, 676 Silver medals, and 673 Bronze medals.

The Vinho Verde region consists of 9 sub-regions, on over 17,000 HA of vineyards. The region is the largest in Portugal by total area, with 96,372 million liters produced in 2022 and more than 100 export markets. These wines are created with a modern and sustainable winemaking process that has adapted to the changing climate and world.

Vinho Verde's dedication to sustainability and production is shown in two styles. One style showcases a classic profile; young, light, fresh and with low alcohol. The other holds a more structured profile, revealing more body, complexity, aromatic intensity, and persistence. Vinho Verde lies slightly above sea level, with the Atlantic Ocean to the West and mountain ranges on the East and South, creating more Mediterranean characteristics.

Gold Medal Awards

  • A&D Wines, Monólogo, Arinto, Santa Teresa, Vinho Verde DOC, Baião, 2022, Gold Medal
  • Quinta da Raza, Alvarinho, Vinho Verde DOC, 2022, Gold Medal

Silver Medal Awards

  • A&D Wines, Quinta de Santa Teresa, Avesso, Unfiltered, Organic Vineyards, Vinho Verde DOC, Baião, 2021, Silver Medal
  • Adega Ponte de Lima, Loureiro, Colheita Seleccionada, Vinho Verde DOC, Lima, 2022, Silver Medal
  • Casal de Ventozela, Alvarinho, Minho VR, 2019, Silver Medal
  • Quinta da Raza, Alvarinho-Trajadura, Grande Escolha, Vinho Verde DOC, 2022, Silver Medal
  • Quinta da Raza, Raza, Escolha, Vinho Verde DOC, 2022, Silver Medal

Bronze Medal Awards

  • A&D Wines, Esculpido, Avesso, Quinta de Santa Teresa, Vinhas Velhas, Organic Vineyards , Vinho Verde DOC, Baião, 2020, Bronze Medal
  • Adega Ponte da Barca, Loureiro, Reserva dos Sócios, Estágio em Barrica de Carvalho , Vinho Verde DOC, 2018, Bronze Medal
  • Adega Ponte da Barca, Alvarinho, Reserva, Vinho Verde DOC, 2021, Bronze Medal
  • Adega Ponte da Barca, Alvarinho, Reserva de Sócios, Estagiado em Casco de Carvalho, Minho VR, 2019, Bronze Medal
  • Adega Ponte de Lima, Solos de Xisto, Vinho Verde DOC, Lima, 2021, Bronze Medal
  • J Portugal Ramos, Alvarinho, Vinho Verde DOC, Monção e Melgaço, 2021, Bronze Medal
  • Quinta das Arcas, Arca Nova, Alvarinho-Arinto, Vinho Verde DOC, 2022, Bronze Medal
  • Vercoope, Via Latina, Alvarinho, Vinho Verde DOC, Monção e Melgaço, 2022, Bronze Medal

About Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVV)
Vinho Verde received its Designation of Origin in 1908, and has been committed to creating quality wines since then. With 45 grapes authorized for DO and 67 for GI, these indigenous grape varieties are elevated by the quality of the terroir, creating complex wines that have an increased aging potential.

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SOURCE Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes