China! It is more than 9,000 kilometers away from us.
But know that our wines have felt at home in the latest edition of the Brussels World Contest, held in Yinchuan, the wine capital of western China and one of the country's most vibrant emerging regions. From there, we returned with four gold medals that taste like a job well done.
Raíces Ibéricas has been recognized in one of the most influential competitions in the sector, where more than 7,500 wines from around the world underwent a rigorous professional tasting. And among them, ours shone brightly.
From China, they returned with a gold medal around their neck:
· Mariluna blanco 2024
· Pasión de Bobal 2023
· Equilibrio Monastrell 2023
· Equilibrio Selección 2023
To these are added three silver medals for:
· Raíces Mazuela 2023
· Raíces Graciano 2023
· Las Pizarras Fabla 2023
Awards that reinforce what we defend every day: the potential of native varieties, the value of our soils, and the commitment to a style that unites tradition and freshness.
Asian pairing with the wines awarded gold
And as in every trip, we also learn to look at our wines with different eyes. Because if this recognition has taught us anything, it is that our vibrant reds, our fruit-filled whites, and our mineral garnachas also speak the language of Asia.
And these pairings bear witness to it ;)
· Mariluna blanco. Enjoy it with steamed prawn dumplings or vegetable pad thai. Its freshness cleanses and enhances.
· Pasión de Bobal tinto. Roll up your sleeves, because this pairing can only bring joy. Pair it with Shanghai-style sweet and sour pork. Its fruit and sweet touch combine perfectly with these flavors.
· Equilibrio Monastrell. Serve it with Chinese eggplants sautéed with garlic and soy sauce. If you add a touch of mild spice, it will work even better.
· Equilibrio Selección. Dare to try it with Peking duck or Cantonese-style roasted ribs. Tannin and fat, a textbook pair.
We really like that our wines are on the palate of an international jury. But that they are on yours, we like even more.
They all await you in our online wine shop.