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The wines awarded in the XXX Official Competition consolidate the good moment of wineries and vineyards of Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria already has new reference wines. The Cabildo has announced the achievements of the XXX Official Gran Canaria Wine Competition, a consolidated event in the island wine calendar and especially relevant to measure the pulse of the island's wineries. In this edition, Don't go / altitude 1175, Eidan Selection y Aidan Dulce They were at the top of their respective categories., while Jack won the award for best image and presentation.
Beyond the list of medals, The contest confirms the good moment of a wine industry that is gaining presence, quality and recognition. Gran Canaria not only preserves its own identity around wine, but continues to reinforce its role within local gastronomy, with wineries that work from the territory, the height, varietal diversity and increasingly precise production.
The contest brought together 46 wines of 18 bodegas, evaluated by blind tasting by a jury of 14 professionals authorized by the Department of Agriculture of the Government of the Canary Islands. The samples were divided into three large categories: young reds, young or barrel-fermented dry whites, and semi-dry wines, semidulces, sweet and liqueur.
In young reds, the gold went to Don't go / altitude 1175, one of the most recognizable references of Gran Canaria wine. The money went to The Caves, while the bronze went to Cabrera Manor 16 months of barrel.
In the category of young or barrel-fermented dry whites, the first prize went to Eidan Selection. Second place went to Don't go / altitude 1318, and the third to Cruz, completing a podium that confirms the solidity of the island whites.
Wines with a sweeter profile also played a leading role.. In semisecos, semidulces, sweet and liqueur, the gold went to Aidan Dulce, followed by Sweet Owl, with silver medal, y Sweet Tirajanas, who won the bronze.
The recognition of the better image and presentation it was for Jack, of the municipality of Saint Brigid, an award that underlines the growing importance of visual identity and communication in a sector where the quality of the wine also needs a good staging to reach the consumer..
The Cabildo highlighted that this contest, officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food for a long time 14 years, It is part of a broader strategy to support the primary sector and valorize local products.. In that context, Gran Canaria viticulture appears as an activity with gastronomic impact, agricultural and territorial.
One of the most significant data is the growth of the vineyard on the island. According to the note released by the institution, Gran Canaria is the only island in the archipelago that annually increases the area dedicated to vines., with some 25 new hectares in the last five years. This advance not only strengthens the wineries, but helps recover agricultural land, generate employment, establish population in the territory and act as a natural firebreak against forest fires.
The photograph left by this XXX Official Gran Canaria Wine Competition is that of a living sector, with competitive wineries and an increasingly recognizable identity. For island gastronomy, These awards are more than just a list of honors.: They are an invitation to take a closer look at the wines made on the island and to incorporate them with a greater presence in restaurants., cards, private bars and tables.
