The Portugal Wine Trophy is Portugal’s most important international wine competition. Since 2014, wine experts from around the world have come together every year to taste and evaluate exclusive wines from various wine-growing countries. We are particularly proud to host this year’s event in the picturesque wine-growing region of Beira Interior.
Beira Interior is renowned for its unique landscape, characterized by majestic mountains such as Estrela, Gardunha, Marofa, and Malcata, as well as vast plains. The predominantly granite soils, interlaced with slate and quartz veins, create ideal conditions for winemaking. The region experiences a harsh climate with hot, dry summers and very cold winters, which impart a unique character to the wines.
The vineyards are situated between 300 and 750 meters above sea level, greatly influencing the quality and flavor of the wines. The cool nights promote slow and even ripening of the grapes, while the intense sunlight during the day leads to a higher concentration of aromas and colors.
The submitted wines are tasted and evaluated by a professional and independent jury in a fantastic atmosphere; this provides the perfect setting for the outstanding wines submitted by participants each year. As organizers of the Portugal Wine Trophy, we are honored to host the Portugal Wine Trophy 2024 in Beira Interior, and we look forward to collaborating with the Comissão Vitivinícola Regional da Beira Interior and the municipality of Guarda in organizing this great wine competition. This region embodies the beauty and diversity of Portugal and is a truly inspiring place to explore the world of wine.
Since 2014, the Portugal Wine Trophy has been one of the most important wine challenges in Portugal. At the end of April, wine connoisseurs from around the world meet in Anadia, in the wine region of Bairrada. For 3 days in a row, from behind closed doors, the top jury tastes noble wines from international vintners and importers and mark their points. Only the best products are awarded Grand Gold, Gold, or Silver.
The Portugal Wine Trophy took place for the first time in 2014. In Porto, more than 50 jury members from Portugal and many other countries came to taste and evaluate the surprising number of over 1,000 different samples from all around the wolrd. Thus, right from the start, the PWT was one of the biggest competitions in the country. The last edition of Portugal Wine Trophy also played a prominent role in the international ranking of wine competitions. From the 2,123 tasted wines (2,186 submitted wines), 656 were awarded.
For several days, the wines will be tasted by an independent panel of experts consisting of oenologists, sommeliers, masters of wine, experienced traders, winegrowers, journalists, etc. The products will be rated according to the regulations and guidelines of OIV and UIOE, using the 100-point score system (blind tasting). That includes categories such as red wine, white wine, rosé wine, rotling, vinho verde, sparkling wine (champagne, cava, prosecco, sekt, espumante, etc.), liquor / fortified wine (port, madeira, sherry, málaga, marsala, etc.)
Thanks to co-working with the city of Daejeon in Korea, all wines submitted to the Berliner or Portugal Wine Trophy can be registered also for the Asia Wine Trophy at no additional costs.
Not only is the registration fee waived, the shipping costs from Berlin to Korea, customs fees and all other costs incurred are paid by the DWM in cooperation with the city of Daejeon.When enrolling for the Berliner or Portugal Wine Trophy, simply click on the “offer” button for participation in Asia Wine Trophy and without much effort your wine / sparkling wine is automatically registered for both competitions.
An additional 6 bottles of the registered products will be required for tasting in Asia which you can send to Portugal either together with the other samples or at a later date (complying with delivery deadlines).Products enrolled for the Asia Wine Trophy that receive an award, will of course count towards the results of the Golden League.
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