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Yesterday, the XII DOP Bullas Wine Quality Competition was held in Mula, where the evolution of the wines and the work being carried out by the wineries of this Protected Designation of Origin that celebrates 25 years of existence was demonstrated.
On this occasion the wines of this PDO have been awarded with 18 Gold Medals, the best result obtained in the twelve years of celebration of the Contest.
"A magnificent result that highlights the work in favor of the conservation of the Monastrell variety and the quality of its products" point out from the Regulatory Council of this Denomination of Origin.
In this 12th edition, 59 wine samples have participated, which represents the evolution of the wineries and the wines found in this protected area.
The wines awarded with Gold Medal, which represent the majority of the twelve wineries that make up this quality brand, are the following:
In the category of white wines:
- Salto del Usero 2018 from Bodega Monastrell
- Salto del Usero Fermented in Barrica 2018 from Bodega Monastrell
In the category of Rosé wines:
- Cepas del Zorro 2018 from Bodega Coop.
San Isidro
In the category of young red wines without wood, vintage 2018 and 2017:
- Begastri Ecológico 2018 by Fernando Carreño Peñalver Winery
- Carrascalejo 2017 from Bodega Carrascalejo
In the category Young red wines with wood vintages 2017 and 2016:
- 37 Barricas 2017 from Bodega Balcona
- Almudí 1 Petit Verdot 2017 from Bodega Monastrell
- Partal Cepas Viejas 2017 from Bodega Balcona
- Lorca Selection 2016 of Bodegas del Rosario
In the Red wines category with vintage aging 2016 and 2015:
- Cepas del Zorro Crianza 2016 from Bodega Coop.
San Isidro
- Valché 2016 from Bodega Monastrell
- Las Reñas Selección 2016 from Bodegas del Rosario
- Carrascalejo Crianza 2015 from Bodega Carrascalejo
- Cepas del Zorro Crianza 2015 from Bodega Coop.
San Isidro
- Las Reñas Selección 2015 from Bodegas del Rosario
- Finca Paso Malo 2015 from Bodegas Lavia
In the category Red wines with aging in vintages 2014 and earlier:
- Lavia Origin 2014 of Bodegas Lavia
- Señorío de Bullas Reserve 2014 of Bodegas del Rosario
The jury of this Quality Competition was composed of 14 tasters of great national reputation, among which were members of tasting panels, researchers, wine experts from the main national publications, and representatives of industry associations.
At the Closing Gala were present authorities, winemakers and farmers from the DO Bullas area.
Among the attendees, the Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Miguel Ángel del Amor Saavedra, the Director General of Agrarian Funds and Rural Development, Carmen María Sandoval Sánchez, the Mayor of Mula, Juan Jesús Moreno García, the Mayor of Bullas , María Dolores Muñoz Valverde, among other representatives of local authorities of municipalities in the territory of the DO
In addition to the different wineries, the contribution of restoration establishments in the promotion and treatment of these products was recognized, awarding the restaurateur Carlos Alberto Ortega from La Almazara Restaurant.
On the other hand, the work of the farmers was also highlighted and in particular the figure of the "young farmer", being the distinguished Juan García Puerta, a young man from the municipality of Bullas, who highlighted the importance of generational change in this activity and in the conservation of the DO Bullas territory.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Bullas
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