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As creator of “Italian Champagne” now known as Prosecco – the Carpenè family, who have led the company from 1868 to the present day, have creativity and commerce in their blood. The 1868 Prosecco Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. / Extra-Dry 2018 was previously declared CWSA

Previous CWSA Best Value Trophy Winners – DFJ Vinhos – Portugal
The Portada Reserva 2018 became CWSA Best Value 2020 Portuguese Wine of the Year. The celebrated 6 months in oak barrels matured wine is now a Bestseller. Winemaker José Neiva Correia continues to strike the elegant balance between high quality and commercial sense.

Previous CWSA Best Value Trophy Winners – Altos de Rioja – Spain
With impeccable credentials in the world of Spanish wine, Roberto San Ildefonso, Bienvenido Muñoz together with Winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua last year won CWSA Best Value for their Altos R Pigeage 2016. Rioja is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de

Previous CWSA Best Value Trophy Winners – 7 Colores – Chile
Under the leadership of Winemaker Rodrigo Moletto, last year 7 Colores Gran Reserva Carmenere 2017took the CWSA Best Value Chilean Wine of the Year. With 7 Colores focusing on ‘a best value proposition that appeals to all’, they excelled
Yoshino Spirits strengthens Kamiki portfolio with Sakura Wood brand
Yoshino Spirits Co. has unveiled the new Kamiki Sakura Wood brand, a new Sakura & Yoshino Sugi cask finish whisky brand under the Kamiki whisky portfolio. The new brand will roll out in the UK before becoming
New Umiki Japanese Whisky Is “Ocean Fused”
The Umiki Japanese whisky blend is a new Japanese spirit recently to emerge from this whisky making island nation. It pays homage to both the ocean that surrounds it and the long living pine trees
Steirischer Gin für Amerika und Asien
Carmen und Werner Krauss möchten international expandieren. Die Distillery Krauss möchte mit ihren hochwertigen Craft-Spirituosen international expandieren, unterstützt werden sie dabei von der Crowdinvesting-Plattform Lion Rocket.Von St. Martin im steirischen Sulmtal aus in die weite
Schrödinger’s Katzen Gin conquers the international spirit world
London Savoy Hotel American. The most famous bar in the world. Anyone looking for a gin will notice the gin with the printed cat in the bar buffet: Schrödinger’s Katzen Gin. Maxim Schulte, the new legendary American
Double Gold for Pumpkin Wine at China Wine & Spirits Awards
China’s largest and most prestigious wine and spirits competition judged by 100 “China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2020” judges clinched “Terrasse à L’Ombre” 2018 with a double Gold Medal French winery Château de
Monsaraz Reserva with Double Gold Medal
Monsaraz Reserva continues to be distinguished, this time it was at the CWSA – China Wine & Spirits Best Value Award. CARMIM once again had its quality merit recognized in the CWSA – Chinese Wine
Styrian gin for America and Asia
Carmen and Werner Krauss want to expand internationally. The Distillery Krauss wants to expand internationally with its high-quality craft spirits, supported by the crowd-investing platform Lion Rocket. From St. Martin in the Styrian Sulmtal into
Warrabilla Wines big China award
Warrabilla Wines owners Amy and Andrew Sutherland Smith have brought home their second double-gold from an international wine show in the past 12 months. Local winery Warrabilla Wines has stood strong against some the world’s
World-renowned Finnish gin now double gold from China – just not enough to export yet
Lójhdas can now be rightly said to be good, but a thousand bottles per month is not enough to export. Tornio Distillery says it has once again been awarded the prize for its Lójhtu – The
Most Awarded American Whiskey Of 2019: Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — When globally recognized whiskey critic Fred Minnick unveiled his Top 5 American Whiskeys of 2019 on a livestream, in which he blind tasted 35 finalists, he revealed his third top pick to be Uncle Nearest
GOLD für “Schrödinger’s Katzen Gin”
Eine Katze im Karton, tot und lebendig zugleich, Intuition und Fleiß – das sind die Zutaten für diesen außergewöhnlichen Gin eines kleinen deutschen Spirituosenunternehmens. Petra Spamer-Riether, die Gründerin von HS Heidelberg Spirits GmbH ihres Zeichens
HMS Spirits scoops Double Gold at China Wine & Spirits Awards
HMS Spirits’ Mary Rose Gin just won the most influential wine and spirits award in the world – CWSA – China Wine and Spirits Awards. Winning a Double Gold CWSA medal, is the ultimate seal
“SAVALAN” WINES RECEIVED THE HIGHEST AWARDS FROM CWSA BEST VALUE 2019 (CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS)
CWSA (China Wine & Spirits Awards) is the biggest and most prestigious award in China. The best drinks are selected by an honorary jury based on a “blind” tasting. A record number of 5,789 companies
Top 2020 Trends You Need to Know…
1. Smaller BottlesThe 375ml format is gaining popularlity. The interest in smaller bottles has been linked to China’s top Key Opinion Leaderslike Lady Penguinwho are encouraging their social media followers to consume wine every night before
The $600 Aussie Bottle Boom In China
Thanks to growing demand from discerning Chinese consumers, Australia’s Wine exports to the country hit almost $3 billion across the last financial year. According to Wine Australia’s annual report for 2018/2019 total exports rose 4% by
The Carpathian Brandy Special won a prestigious award from China
11.11.2019 – Carpathian Brandy Special won the double gold medal at the China Wine and Spirits Awards 2019 in Hong Kong. China Wine and Spirits Awards is one of the most renowned and exclusive wine and
LE PHOTOGRAPHE Syrah 2017 – the highest honors in the country with the largest market in the world
The wine received a double gold medal and the title “Wine of the Year” at the China Wine and Spirits Awards`19 (CWSA). LE PHOTOGRAPHE Syrah 2017 topped the list of Bulgarian wines in China’s most prestigious and influential competition
Big Gains For Premium Wine In Chinese Wine Market
While Australia and France continue to dominate Chinese wine imports, Chinese consumers are fast developing an appetite for wines from other leading exporters including Chile’s premium wines. While previously the USA was the biggest export market for
Monsaraz Reserva tinto da CARMIM vence medalha de Ouro em concurso na China
A CARMIM está mais uma vez de parabéns. Os vinhos da CARMIM foram premiados no concurso CWSA – China Wine and Spirits Awards 2019, nomeadamente o Monsaraz Reserva tinto que ganhou grande medalha de ouro. O
Growing Chinese Tourist Expenditure Offers New Opportunities For Wine Brands
Chinese tourists are travelling more than ever before and spending more than any other nationality while they are abroad. In 2018 Chinese travellers made 149 million overseas trips representing a year-on-year increase of 14.7% according to a report released by the China Tourism Academy. In terms
China Wine & Spirits Awards, Cremonese success among rosé sparkling wines
The triumph obtained at the recent ‘China Wine & Spirits Awards’, the largest and most prestigious Chinese wine competition, from the ‘Lucciole vintage 2018’ sparkling wine produced by the ‘Serene’ winery in Affi (Verona) is
Double win for Shetland Reel gin
The Shetland Distillery in Unst are celebrating after two of their gins were commended at a top awards event in China. ‘Filska’, the company’s newest gin, was awarded a gold medal alongside their navy strength
Gold medals for Shetland Distillery in China
The CWSA – China Wine and Spirits Awards is known as one of the most influential wine and spirits awards in the world. And Shetland Distillery Company is celebrating winning two golds, giving them the
Cuatro vinos de Muñana, premiados en CWSA
Los vinos de Bodegas Muñana galardonados en el China Wine & Spirits Awards . / IDEAL Cuatro de sus vinos vinos galardonados en uno de los certámenes internacionales de mayor prestigio Cuatro vinos diferentes de Bodegas
Chinese Consumers Develop A Taste For White Wines
As the Chinese wine market continues to mature, consumers are becoming increasingly adventurous with their wine choices. Red wine has long dominated store shelves and restaurant cellars in China due to the colour’s association with luck and a strong consumer preference
Weilong Grape Wine Company’s Export-Only Winery In Victoria
China’s third-biggest wine producer, Weilong Grape Wine Company, has adapted to the rapidly-growing Chinese appetite for Australian wines by setting up their own winery in northern Victoria. The company has invested AUS$75 million in the winery close to Mildura which is expected
Australian Company Launches Wine Label Translation App
A new app has been developed which promises to translate wine labels into other languages to help consumers from markets which are less familiar withFrench, Italian, and Spanish wine terminology. The Australian-based company Third Aurora created their Winerytale app using artificial intelligence with the
Australia Overtakes France As Biggest Wine Exporter To China
As was predicted earlier this year, Australia has now overtaken France as the biggest exporter of wine to China. Previously France occupied the top spot followed by Australia and Chile in third place.Recently released figures show that during
Top Australian Wineries Seek New Routes To Market In China
With Australia now claiming the top spot for wine exports by value to China, Australia’s top exporters are finally reaping the rewards of years of hard graft. For some, like Chinese wine export pioneer Warren Randall, part of
Australia Overtakes France As Biggest Wine Exporter To China
As was predicted earlier this year, Australia has now overtaken France as the biggest exporter of wine to China. Previously France occupied the top spot followed by Australia and Chile in third place.Recently released figures show that during
Top Australian Wineries Seek New Routes To Market In China
With Australia now claiming the top spot for wine exports by value to China, Australia’s top exporters are finally reaping the rewards of years of hard graft. For some, like Chinese wine export pioneer Warren Randall, part of