Bessa Valley Winery wins “Winery of the Year” and 6 medals on London Wine Competition
The results of the 2023 London Wine Competition are out. This is a competition where wines are judged for end-consumers. Wines are rated with three main criterias in mind: quality, value and packaging. To be a medal winner, wines must show a rating in all the three factors with the most weightage on quality.
Our winery took home 5 gold and 1 silver medals for the mastery and precision. Big thanks to our partners, and to the motivated and talented team that keeps bringing the winery this international success. Just like the wine ages – with pride and excellence!
- “Winery of the Year 2023” Gold Medal for Enira Reserva Vintage 2017 – 92 points
Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)
Varietal: Merlot, Shiraz / Syrah, Petit Verdot
- Gold Medal for Enira Vintage 2018 – 91 points
Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)
Varietal: Merlot, Shiraz / Syrah, Petit Verdot
- Gold Medal for Domaine Bessa Valley Grande Cuvee Vintage 2018 – 90 points
Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)
Varietal: Merlot, Shiraz / Syrah, Petit Verdot
- Gold Medal for Syrah by Enira Vintage 2018 – 90 points
Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)
Varietal: Merlot, Shiraz / Syrah
- Gold Medal for Enira White Vintage 2020 – 90 points
Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)
Varietal: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier/
- Silver Medal for Enira Reserva vintage 2017
Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)
Varietal: Merlot, Shiraz / Syrah, Petit Verdot
2023 London Wine Competition Judges
The London Wine Competition is an international wine competition organized by Beverage Trade Network. The competition looks to recognise, reward and help promote wine brands that have successfully been created to tick all the boxes -quality, value and packaging. The London Wine Competition is designed to applaud and award the wines that drinkers and wine lovers would enjoy choosing from a wine list of a restaurant or simply pick at a retail wine store. The panel of judges at the competition consists of Sommeliers, Wine Directors from some of London’s finest restaurants, big chain buyers and independent merchants that have extensive commercial buying responsibility. Learn more at www.londonwinecompetition.com.
There were 1300 wines submitted in this year’s competition from more than 32 countries. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay were the top 3 varietals that entered the 2023 competition and Australia, Spain and Portugal were the top 3 countries to enter wines.
London Wine Competition 2023
“We received many exceptional wines from all over the world. However, your wine stood out among the competition with its exceptional aroma, taste, and complexity. The judges were impressed with the wine’s unique flavour profile, balance, and overall quality. We believe that your winery is a true reflection of your passion and dedication to winemaking. We are confident that this award will bring great recognition to your winery and help to further promote your wine in the global wine industry.” – Puja Singh; Competitions Coordinator – London Wine Competition
“Enira Reserva” led Bessa Valley winery to winning the prestigious title of Best Winery of the Year 2023 at the London Wine Competition 2023.
Enira Reserva rests in barrels for 16 months, 35% in new barrels and 65% in one-year-old barrels. About 80% of the production is for export.
The largest markets for our wines are Japan, a big part of Europe, China, and Hong Kong.
Bessa Valley Winery’s exceptional wines impressed the judges, who praised the winery’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The winery’s dedication to produce wines that are true to their terroir and expressive of the unique flavors and characteristics of the Bulgarian landscape was particularly noted.
Cheers for the new achievements!
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