04/05/2025
The Wines of Portugal Challenge (officially Concurso Vinhos de Portugal) is one of the most prestigious wine competitions in Portugal, organised annually by ViniPortugal, the country’s national wine trade and promotional body.
Overview:
• Purpose: To celebrate and promote the quality and diversity of Portuguese wines both at home and abroad.
• Judging: A respected panel of national and international wine professionals – including Masters of Wine, sommeliers, journalists, and importers – assesses the wines through rigorous blind tastings.
• Categories: Wines are judged by style (e.g. red, white, rosé, sparkling, fortified), region, and vintage.
• Awards: Wines can receive Silver, Gold, or Grand Gold Medals, with additional Best of the Year distinctions in various categories.
Why it matters:
Winning a medal at the Wines of Portugal Challenge can significantly raise a wine’s profile, particularly in export markets such as the UK, by demonstrating its quality to buyers, critics, and consumers.
During this time im going to be visiting the Dao region as well - number 7 on my list of 12.
For me it’s going to boost my knowledge and understanding of Portuguese wines.
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