Bodegas Santiago Ijalba starts off 2009 big!
Apr 1st, 2009 | By Michael | Category: Our Wines, Santiago Ijalba, Spain, Wine Industry Talk2009 has been a huge success so far for Bodegas Santiago Ijalba, gaining recognition in several wine expos and magazines. Most recently, the 2004 Ogga Reserva and the 2004 Viña Hermosa Reserva received 3 star recommendations in the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards. The final results will be released in May of this year, but the fine people at Decanter have informed all winning recipients of their awards before the official May release.
Also of importance which I find VERY exciting, is the bronze medal awarded to the 2004 Mutuo Organic Crianza at the “Challenge Millesime Bio 2009.” The event was held in January in Montpellier France and is arguably the most important wine event for organic wines. The event aims to promote the growing demand for organic wines, as well as the improvements in the quality of wines that producers around the globe are striving to achieve. With their brand Viña Hermosa, Bodegas Santiago Ijalba has been involved in organic wine research and development for 10 years and this award is the perfect recognition for all their hard work and dedication. As more producers rise to meet the many environmental challenges of our time, look for more organic wines to gain the attention of wine publications and critics worldwide.
Cheers,
Michael
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HI Michael! first of all, sorry for my english…..
Thanks a lot for include the new recognition of our wine Mutuo Organic Crianza 2004. After many years making Organic wines is now when people begin to realize how important is to take care of our health and environment. All our wines are made following very respectfully treatments because we believe that wine is not just our passion but also a food. We are working for the last years to give our wines better properties as higher levels of Resveratrol. This substance is created by the vines to “fight” against its own diseases and give to the wine consumer a higher resistance against many diseases. We are working to enhance ten times naturally the concentration of this positive substance for human beings therefore the positive effects in our health. So, this our next step in the winemaking process to offer a higher quality and the consumer can enjoy of the wine healthier in moderation of course.
I tasted Ogga last week. Great!!
I’m glad you enjoyed the Ogga Albert, it’s one of my personal favorites!!!
Roberto, thank you for the information about what you have been up to at the bodega. I think more people will be looking to organic/biodynamic/sustainable products as we struggle to deal with the environmental problems we will continue to face in the future. The fact that you’re making wine with better health benefits is nice as well!!!