Portuguese wines won 28 medals in Latin America

Portuguese wine stood out in the VII International Wine Competition in Brazil, which was held at the Hotel & Spa do Vinho in the Vale dos Vinhedos, Serra Gaúcha. Portugal earned 28 medals in total, being the second most awarded country.

Portuguese wines won 28 medals in Brazil
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The initiative was organized by Brazilian Enology and Inner Publisher Association, which is responsible for several publications of the sector, during the 8th and 11th April. The event is the largest wine competition in Latin America and included 709 samples from 78 countries, representing an increase of 41% compared to the previous edition.

The results of the VII International Wine Competition of Brazil will be widely disseminated during the Expovinis 2014, an event that will take place in the next 22^nd to 24^th of April.

Media giants promote Portuguese wines in Brazil

PÚBLICO e O Globo are going to host the event
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Two renowned newspapers have joined forces in promoting the wine event, Rio Vinhos Portugal, which goal is to put Portuguese wine at center stage in Brazil’s markets. The Portuguese communications giant, Público, has team up with another giant from across the seas, the Brazilian newspaper O Globo, to put together this event at Palácio São Clemente, where up to 50 Portuguese producers are going to be present.

Rio Vinhos Portugal is going to take place between 23 and 25 of May and has the ambitious goal of attracting 5 thousand consumers and wine professionals. Portuguese wines hold a market share of 12.5% in the Brazilian market, taking up the 4th position amongst the major wine producers like China, Argentina and France. On the other hand, in 2013, over 29% of the wine traded was Portuguese.

Portugal is going to discover Brazil all over again. The event wants to show off the modern Portuguese wine market and increase its visibility overseas. The deadline for signing up for Rio Vinhos Portugal is March 14,  you can do it on ViniPortugal.