GOLD MEDAL WIN AT SÉLECTIONS MONDIALES DES VINS CANADA 2020

La Riojana is celebrating its latest triumph after winning two top medals at the largest international wine competition in North America, Sélections Mondiales des Vins, which took place in Quebec City, Canada during 18th to 22nd November 2020.

Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada, which is held each year in the province of Quebec and now in its 27th year, saw a 38% increase in the number of wines registered for this year’s competition, with over 2100 wines participating from 33 countries, 55% of which were red wines. 

A total of 620 wines, representing 29% of the entries, won Grand Gold, Gold or Silver medals, 16 wines of which were Gold Medal winners from Argentina. Winning a Gold Medal and being awarded 90 Points is indeed impressive recognition for the RAZA Gran Reserva Malbec 2015.

Currently RAZA is available on the shelves of four different government stores including the New Brunswick Liquor Corporation (ABNL); Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC); Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) and Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC). 

Ecologica Fairtrade Organic Syrah Malbec 2019 won a Silver Medal and was awarded 89 points. This is a great accolade considering only 3 wines from Argentina won Silver Medals. Currently this brand is only available in Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL). 

Martin Palacio, La Riojana’s Export Manager for Canada, commented “We are delighted with our Gold and Silver medals. Canada is currently the world’s seventh largest wine importer (by volume) and is an important market for us. The fact that the country’s wine market is controlled by Liquor Boards in the majority of provinces means it is difficult to stand out on the crowded shelves. Having award-winning wines are a great way to showcase your quality and give consumers added confidence that the styles are perfect for the marketplace.”