Last week was held at the Park Hyatt Mendoza one of the most prestigious competitions that occur in the province. Over 300 labels were tasted over two days by an international jury. Were given a total of 5 Gold Medals Grand, 30 Gold and 55 Silver.
For the third consecutive year, the wine competition was held Hyatt Wine Awards. Organized by the Park Hyatt Mendoza competed 300 labels 90 wineries in the country for two days of blind tastings.
This contest rewards the quality of Argentine wine with a jury selected from different markets around the world representing the press in his country and contributing to the spread of excellence from the Argentina wine industry throughout the world. The tasting was conducted according to standards endorsed by the International Office of Vine and Wine- OIV and the World Federation of Wine and Spirits Competitions. During the awards ceremony, Antonio Álvarez Campillo, General Manager of Park Hyatt Mendoza, expressed his satisfaction at having brought together the best wineries in the country again, who have made consideration of recognized international experts the quality of their best wines, achieving , diffusion in different markets the best of our wine industry. We feel that Hyatt Wine Awards is becoming a classic, and it’s a way to collaborate and support the development of the wine industry in our region, taking it through events like this, the discerning international wine market. “Among Winners international judges who awarded the participants were 300 tags: Fumiko Arisaka Japan, Italy Waifro Cavaliere, WangzhuMing China Bill Marsano US Jamal Rayyis USA, Spain María Isabel Mijares, Thomas Vaterlaus Germany / Switzerland, René Rentería of Mexico, Jorge Carrara Brazil, UK Sally Easton, John Chua from Singapore, Canada Jacques Orhon, Sergio Correa of Chile, Pablo Ugarte of Chile Cruz Coke and David Kingsbury of Australia. Whilst representatives of Argentina are: Enrique Chrabolowsky, Cristina Pandolfi Claudia Felix Aguinaga and Quina the Great Gold went to Pulenta Estate Malbec 2006, Mendel Malbec 2006 Pascual Toso Winery Reserve Malbec 2006, Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and Medal for 2006 Dante Robino Bonarda. . Gabriel Roitman, handling exports Mendel Wines cellar Day to Day spoke about the award winning wine wine. This wine has a production of 42,000 bottles, which is currently selling in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States, Canada, England, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Hong Kong and Taiwan where is marketed U4S 8.50 FOB. He added that the grapes used to produce this wine come from our vineyards over 80 years located in Lujan de Cuyo, which yields work with no more than 4500 kg per hectare. The Mendel Malbec Malbec 2006 is 100% and has a red-violet, elegant and intense color, dominated aromas of red cherries, violets, and plums. Notes of aging, showing its passage French oak barrels, candy stand, smoke and toasted very soft, very fruity and floral profile integrated wine al. From Bodega Dante Robino commented pride to have received this medal. This represents a recognition of our history and confirms the chosen path in winemaking. Working hard and caring from the vineyard with passion and dedication every stage of their development. We believe it is the right way and by which we commit to continue. This is a complex wine that stands out for the balance achieved between the fruity aromas of the Bonarda grape, such as soft fruits and aromas provided by the oak. The grapes come from vineyards in Santa Rosa, Mendoza, warm and ideal for Bonarda area. Currently sells for $ 24, they added from the hold. Finally, from the winery Familia Zuccardi, commented that the wine Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2005 was the only one of this variety that obtained a distinction in this event, which featured a panel of 20 international leading specialists from Argentina, Italy, China, United States, Germany, Mexico, Singapore, Brazil, Japan, Spain, England, Canada and Chile. This is a 100% varietal wine made from grapes from vines with an age of around 40, located in the town of Santa Rosa Mendoza. The dry climate of this area and the marked difference in temperature between day and night, provide excellent conditions for growing grapes. In limited quantities, is a aged in American oak first use for over 12 months and then parked for a year bottled wine.
