DOUBLE SILVER FOR CO-OP FAIRTRADE DUAL VARIETALS AT DWWA 2023

The results from the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 are out, and we are delighted to have been awarded top medals, including Silver medals for the two dual varietal wines we produce for the Co-op own-label Fairtrade range. 

Our highest scorer in this year’s competition is the Co-op Fairtrade Torrontés-Chardonnay 2022, a 70% Torrontés and 30% Chardonnay white wine blend, won a Silver medal and was awarded a stunning 92 points. It was described by the DWWA as having a “beautiful floral nose, expressive, showing aromas of jasmine, grapes and perfumed citrus. Intense on the palate, with a refreshing acidity.”

In addition to the Torrontés-Chardonnay, the Co-op Fairtrade Bonarda-Malbec 2022, a 70% Bonarda and 30% Malbec red blend was also awarded a Silver medal and received 90 points.  This wine was described by the DWWA as having a “very intense nose, milky and chocolatey, with rich blueberry fruit and hints of smoke. Supple tannins, smooth and harmonious.”

By winning medals such as these clearly demonstrates it is possible to make Fairtrade certified entry level wines, which currently retail under £6 per bottle, that are capable of over delivering to the consumer. 

Edward Robinson, Wine Buyer for The Co-op, commented “92 points for wines at this level is incredible and exactly what we are aspiring to achieve.”

In addition to the exciting Siiver medal victory, other wines from La Riojana’s stable also won Bronze medals at the DWWA 2023, including: Co-op Fairtrade Irresistible Malbec 2021; Co-op Fairtrade Pinot Grigio 2022; Co-op Fairtrade Merlot 2022 and Tilimuqui Fairtrade Organic Malbec 2022. 

First launched in 2004, the Decanter World Wine Awards, one of the world’s most influential wine competitions, is now in its 20th year. This year saw a record 18,250 wines entered from 57 countries, judged by a total of 236 wine experts, with Argentina receiving a total of 517 awards.