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Romanian white wine receives Grand Gold Medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

July 23, 2024

A white wine produced by La Salina Winery in Cluj has won the grand prize at an international wine competition held in Brussels."A Romanian white wine produced by La Salina Winery was the international revelation at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles! Issa Chardonnay Barrique 2022, the star of the prestigious international competition. Exceptional achievement on the world wine market for La Salina Winery from Cluj county, but also for Romania! Issa Chardonnay Barrique 2022 was the star of the 31st edition of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles held recently in Guanajuato, Mexico. The Romanian wine was named International White Wine Revelation and received the Grand Gold Medal. This title is awarded to the white wine that obtains the highest score among all the white wines participating in the competition and is a distinction that recognizes the excellence and outstanding quality of the awarded wine," reads a press release sent on Thursday by the producers.According to the cited source, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) is the largest travelling wine competition in the world. Some 7,500 wines from 42 countries were entered in this year's edition, held from 7-9 June. Experts from 45 countries judged the wines without knowing their identity. Of all the wines entered, only 30% received a medal. The results were announced on 18 June.According to the source, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) is the largest travelling wine competition in the world. At this year's edition, held from 7-9 June, some 7,500 wines from 42 countries were entered. Experts from 45 countries judged the wines without knowing their identity. Of all the wines entered, only 30% received a medal. The results were announced on 18 June.Issa Chardonnay Barrique is a dry white wine of Romanian origin, produced by La Salina Winery in Transylvania. It is known for its superior quality and distinctive characteristic, achieved by maturing in oak barrels. Bright yellow in colour, indicative of careful maturation, this Chardonnay has complex fruity aromas of peach, apple and pineapple, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, toast and caramel.In addition to the grand prize, La Salina Winery also received a gold medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for Issa Nidus Feteasca Negra 2019 and a silver medal for Issa Chardonnay 2023.In 2025, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - the pink wine competition - will take place in Romania. It will take place from 28-30 March in Constanta, Dobrogea, and is a first in the history of wine in Romania.The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is the first major international wine competition to choose our country as the destination for one of its competitions.

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