LA RIOJANA WINS BRONZE FOR CO-OP IRRESISTIBLE FAIRTRADE TILIMUQUI SPARKLING

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La Riojana was delighted to receive a Bronze Medal at this year’s People’s Choice Wine Awards for its Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Tilimuqui Sparkling, produced exclusively for Co-op, UK. The results were announced at a ceremony in Manchester on 10th March 2025. 

Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Tilimuqui Sparkling, ABV 10.5%, won Bronze in the Easy Weekday Fizz category of the competition, ranking as the overall 4th best wine in this group, after the category winner, gold commendation, and silver medallist. 

Unlike traditional wine competitions, the People’s Choice Wine Awards, launched in 2017, is judged not only by wine professionals - including respected buyers, importers, producers and sommeliers - but also, by consumers, primarily WSET qualified students, who make up 70% of the judging panel. 

Additionally, instead of judging wines by country, grape variety and region, this competition focuses on the occasion for which a wine is purchased, whether it’s a big night out, a weekend BBQ or in La Riojana’s case, an easy weekday fizz. 

The competition judges praised the Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Tilimuqui Sparkling for its “Lively bubbles. Good finish. Great fun” *, noting its “Pleasant fruits on the nose and on the palate.” *

In addition to this, Matt Nixon of the Daily Express was shown a preview of some of best the wines from the competition to pair with take away food and commented “This Fairtrade sparkling wine from Argentina is great value with plenty of zing. Notes of blossom with a lively citrus-led acidity on the palate make the ideal pairing for fish and chips with plenty of salt and vinegar. Good value.”

La Riojana is thrilled to have received the Bronze Medal, particularly as only one wine is allowed to win each award. More importantly, this award reaffirms that this Fairtrade Sparkling, made from 100% Torrontés, is a wine that consumers truly love. 

*Source: People’s Choice Wine Awards 2025

STRIKING NEW PACKAGING FOR BEST-SELLING BRAND ECOLOGICA

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La Riojana is excited to reveal the refreshed packaging for its beloved organic Fairtrade brand, Ecologica, following the summer 2024 debut of the new design for its Ecologica Familias Reserve Shiraz Malbec and Ecologica Familias Torrontes Chardonnay in both 3L bag-in-box and 75cl PET bottles. A design update that signals a new chapter for the brand, which has grown into one of Sweden’s top-selling wine brands by volume. 

Initially introduced in Sweden in 2004, Ecologica was the first organic wine available in both bottle and bag-in-box formats. Since then, Ecologica has played a key role in the dramatic rise of organic wine sales, which now make up over 20% of all wine sold in Sweden. 

In addition to its strong reputation as a pioneer of organic wines in Sweden, Ecologica is evolving with a new emphasis on the `’familias” behind the wine. This shift is reflected in the contemporary new packaging design, which showcases the family growers responsible for the craftmanship of the wines.  

Along with its Fairtrade and organic certifications, Ecologica continues to champion sustainability, and as part of its efforts to create a sustainable brand, it has recently transitioned from traditional glass bottles to PET plastic, aligning with Sweden’s monopoly Systembolaget’s goal to reduce the carbon footprint associated with wine bottle production. 


To see the new Ecologica packaging design, visit https://www.lariojanawines.com/ecologica