We are most pleased to communicate the scores granted to the wines of Morandé Wine Group by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), the only wine contest with an experience of more than 50 years.
Viña Morandé
In the context of the International Wine & Spirit Competition, Viña Morandé received one silver and four bronze medals. Pionero Merlot 2019 earned silver thanks to “its bouquet of orange peel and sweet spices, with luscious black cherries, cassis, and juicy plums. Balanced and layered, it shows real freshness and a touch of vanilla.” The other four medal-winning wines are also part of our Pionero range: Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Chardonnay 2019, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, and País 2019.
Viña Vistamar
The IWSC granted one silver and two bronze medals to Vistamar. Silver went to our Reserva Carmenère 2019, described as “a juicy and concentrated wine, with profuse cherries and blackberries. It offers a refreshing note of green bell pepper and a backdrop of graphite. A charming Carmenère with the characteristic ground coffee notes in its finish.”
The two bronze medals were also granted to wines in the Reserva range: our Malbec 2019, which was described as “with plentiful black fruits and fresh acidity, intertwined with notes of menthol and eucalyptus, in addition to calcareous tannins.” And our Pinot Noir 2019, defined as “of good balance and persistence, with a long note of plums backed by a touch of wood charcoal.”
Viña Mancura
Mancura won four medals, one silver, and three bronze. Guardián, Carignan 2018, attained silver and was described as a “serenade of roses, lilacs, and lavenders, complemented by sour cherries, raspberries, and strawberries. It feels flexible and silky on the palate, with fresh and crisp acidity and tasty black fruit flavors. Complex, curious, and seductive.” For its part, Mancura’s Etnia range received three bronze medals granted to its Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Chardonnay 2020, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2019.
Viña 7Colores
Viña 7Colores’ Reserva Pinot Noir – Sémillon 2017 won a bronze medal due to “its special character and punch, with plenty of ripe and concentrated plum notes.” The winery’s AOX, High Antioxidant Cabernet Sauvignon was described as “fun and fruity, with soft black currants and a pinch of spices. Attractive and thrilling.”
