Bulk wines reveal their potential at the International Bulk Wine Competition
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C.W. WINES from Australia, AGRESTI VINI from Italy, and NEW ZEALAND WINERIES from New Zealand have been the wineries awarded with a GRAND GOLD medal in the competition.
The only international competition that awards the quality of unbranded wines has once again been held within the framework of the WBWE, which is the major trade fair for the wine business currently taking place in Amsterdam.
3 GRAND GOLD medals, 34 GOLD medals and 30 SILVER medals confirmed the high quality of the wines presented at this year’s competition.
All of them will be available for tasting and purchase during the next few days at the fair.
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222 wines from participating wineries from 15 different countries competed this year before an international jury composed of renowned international buyers and industry experts.
The IBWC assesses the promise of future wines. This is the competition for wines that will set market trends before they are discovered by buyers. It is an opportunity for everyone involved in the tasting panel.
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