Press release
Regulatory Council for the Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero, C/ Hospital, 6 09300 Roa (Burgos) 947 54 12 21 947 54 11 16
Good things taste of Ribera www.riberadelduero.es
New York, 14 November 2012
RIBERA DEL DUERO, BEST WINE REGION IN THE WORLD
The Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero has received this award from the critics and experts who make up the jury for the Wine Star Awards, prizes conceded by the prestigious publication Wine Enthusiast.
Ribera del Duero has received the Wine Star Award as Best Wine Region in the World 2012. This prize is awarded by Wine Enthusiast magazine, and on this occasion the other candidates were Napa Valley (USA), Cape Winelands (South Africa), Walla Walla Valley (USA) and the Loire Valley (France).
These prestigious awards are considered the Oscars of the world of wine, and Ribera del Duero received the support of the jury, made up of editors, critics and journalists linked to his magazine, which is a leader in oenological information.
These experts commended the "historical and traditional ways of getting the best out of the Tempranillo grape" of the Designation of Origin, and acknowledged the great possibilities for Ribera wines on international markets and the profile that the region has attained.
In the opinion of the jury, the progress of the campaign "Drink Ribera, Drink Spain"
has contributed to both realities, and the campaign "has given international recognition to this zone, making it into one of the experts' favourites around the world".
Press release
Regulatory Council for the Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero, C/ Hospital, 6 09300 Roa (Burgos) 947 54 12 21 947 54 11 16
Good things taste of Ribera www.riberadelduero.es
Ribera del Duero is proud and pleased to receive this award, "a recognition of the work of the growers and makers of our wines, whose quality has earned such a prestigious award for us", said the Chairman of the Regulatory Council, José Trillo, who added that the prize has come at the best time for Ribera del Duero. "Sales of our wines continue to rise despite the crisis, we have consolidated our share of the Spanish market, and are opening up new international markets. The United States has become the principal export destination for the wineries of Ribera del Duero, and international consumers are starting to get to know us and trust in us".
The presentation ceremony for the Wine Star Awards 2012, which are in their thirteenth year, will be held on January 28 2013 at the Public Library in New York.
This event will gather together the cream of New York society and personalities of the world of wine and gastronomy from throughout the United States.
WINE ENTHUSIAST AND THE WINE STAR AWARDS
Wine Enthusiast Magazine is one of the North American publications specialising in wine, gastronomy and lifestyle, and an international point of reference. Founded in 1988 by Adam and Sybil Strum, it reaches nearly seven hundred thousand readers all over the world.
The magazine is also edited in Mandarin and its webpage is one of the most visited in its category. In addition, it has a virtual space where consumers from all over the world are offered the most complete selection of products and accessories linked to wine, with over thirty million visits and which is the leader in sales.
Press release
Regulatory Council for the Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero, C/ Hospital, 6 09300 Roa (Burgos) 947 54 12 21 947 54 11 16
Good things taste of Ribera www.riberadelduero.es
Its wine criticism and articles, that include scoring tables, and are written by specialist journalists who carry out their work from the principal producer zones of the world, are considered a bellwether for consumers and wine industry professionals
Since 1999, Wine Enthusiast has held The Wine Star Awards, prizes conceded to ten representatives of the wine industry: Individuals, entities, companies and institutions whose efforts have been outstanding in terms of quality and international projection. Considered "the Oscars of the world of wine", they recognise "excellence in each and every one of the levels of the industry, from the creation, distribution and commercialisation of wines and spirits".
This was the third successive nomination for the Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero.
More information:
http://www.winemag.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Magazine/Wine-Star-Awards/
http://www.drinkriberawine.com/
Rebeca Ruano García
Dept. of Communication and Promotion
Regulatory Council for the Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero
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