Each year the Concurso de Vinhos de Portugal – the
Portuguese Wine Competitoon – singles out the best Portuguese wines. The last
edition took place at the beginning of May. And among the 36 Premium Gold
medals, the Douro region stood out, with 14 medals awarded, followed by the
Alentejo, with seven, and the Dão region, with three. But the big surprise was
Quinta Vidago Villa, which won the only Premium Gold medal for the Trás-osMontes
region, with its Vidago Villa Tinto Grande Reserva 2018 wine. With more than
1450 wines competing – the highest number since the creation of this event –,
the assessment was made by national and international juries, made up of
specialists in this sector. The winners were presented at the awards ceremony,
held on May 06, at the Convento de S. Francisco, in Santarém. There were 107
wines awarded in the Gold category and 301 in the Silver category. Highlights
among the best of the year, include: Best of the Year - Casa de Santar Vinha
dos Amores, 2017; Best Red Varietal - Quinta da Fonte Souto, 2019; Best White
Varietal - Casa de Santar Vinha dos Amores, 2017; Best Red Wine - Falcoaria
Grande Reserva, 2018; Best White Wine - Falcoaria Colheita Tardia, 2016; Best
White Wine - Quinta da Rede Vinha do Pinheiro, 2018; Best Sparkling Wine -
Marquês de Marialva Cuvée Primitivo Brut Nature, 2014; Best Fortified Wine -
Bacalhôa Moscatel de Setúbal Superior 20 Anos, 2000
