24 medals

The recent winter edition of the Berliner Wine Trophy competition has recognized 24 wines from the Navarra Designation of Origin. The competition held in Germany is one of the most important international wine competitions. 

The Navarra Denomination of Origin continues to reap awards beyond its borders. On this occasion, the winter edition of the Berliner Wine Trophy held in Germany has awarded 24 medals, the vast majority of them gold. The competition is one of the most important international wine competitions that brings together relevant experts who form the jury that analyzes about 14,000 samples in total, in the two events of the year. The award-winning wines of the D.O. Navarra are 14 reds, eight whites and two rosés.

Gold

Castillo de Tafalla Rosé Garnacha 2019

La Calma Magica White 2016

Palacio del Deán 2016

Pleno Reserva 2014

Escarot Tricicle 2019

Don Pascual 2016

Flor de San Martín White Garnacha 2019

UNSI Terrazas White 2018

Butterzard 2019

Príncipe de Viana Crianza 2016

Dominio de Unx Chardonnay 2018

Ochoa Tempranillo Crianza 2016

Fortius Gran Reserva 2011

Foxcon 2018

Albret La Viña de Mi Madre 2015

Cátulo Tinto 2018

Escarot Reserve 2016

Pago de Larrainzar Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Príncipe de Viana Chardonnay 2019

Dominio de Unx Garnacha Blanca Sur Lie 2019

Fortius White Viura Chardonnay 2019

La Calma Mágica Red 2016

Dominio de Unx Garnacha Rosado de Lágrima 2019

Silver

Piedemonte Cuatro Tierras 2017

Marqués de Valdecate Reserva 2014 in the area. The activity was organized by the Control Board and the following wineries participated: Bodegas Piedemonte, Bodegas San Martín, Bodega de Sarría, Bodegas Manzanos Campanas, Bodegas Castillo de Monjardín, Bodegas Quaderna Vía, Bodegas Ochoa, Bodega Inurrieta, Bodegas Hacienda Logos, Bodegas Nekeas, Bodegas Pagos de Larrainzar and Bodega Otazu.. Buyers had the opportunity to tour and taste its wines, as well as enjoy the gastronomy of the region and different historical sites.

The balance of the visit has been very positive for both the Navarrese and the Colombians who have described the experience as "a surprising trip", "an avalanche of surprises in every sense". Among other things, they have recognized the mastery of the Designation of Origin in the elaboration of rosé wines, qualifying Navarra as the pantry of rosé wines in Spain. They were also highly satisfied with the white wines, as well as the red wines made with native grape varieties.

Colombia is an emerging market for the D.O. Navarra in which marketing is increasing every year. Navarra wines are making headway in that country where wine consumption is still low but boasts some of the highest growth rates. According to a report by the Spanish Wine Market Observatory (OEMV), 2019 saw an exceptional increase in sales of Spanish wine with denomination of origin in the Latin American country. A rise of 14% in volume and more than 13% in terms of price. In this context, the right conditions are in place for the dynamization of Navarra Designation of Origin wines in Colombia. "We see this market as an opportunity for growth because our wines adapt to the tastes and characteristics of the country's wine consumers. We are optimistic after the professionals' visit."Javier Santafé, managing director of the Regulatory Council of the D.O. Navarra, points out. As part of the international promotion campaign, Navarra is preparing to receive the visit of Peruvian professionals in April in an action of similar characteristics to the one carried out.