Portugal
Viniverde is a holding company which represents seven major wineries and 1200 growers in the Minho sub-region of Vinho Verde. Viniverde is managed by Jose Oliveiros, General Partner and Winemaker. The wines of Viniverde are exquisite, yet simple and well-balanced, reflecting the superiority of the terroir and climate which makes their wines so enjoyable.
Wine Vision is a project founded by Paulo Amorim, former CEO of Aveleda and Luis Duarte Portugal’s only two-time Winemaker of the Year (Revistas dos Vinhos). Specializing in wines from Vinho Verde and Alentejo regions, their intention is to produce wines which will establish themselves as modern icons of their respective region. Winemaker Carlos Lucas has recently joined with a new formulation for NOPA Vinho Verde.
Quinta do Portal is a unique, family, fine winemaking company based in the Douro valley of Northern Portugal, the first wine region to be demarcated in 1756. It’s a boutique winery devoted to theproduction of the best wines this wonderful region can offer. Our family has been producing Ports for more than 100 years at “Quinta dos Muros” and has been inthe region since the XV century and played a very important role in the Demarcation of the region.
Spain
Maior de Mendoza S.L. is a family business founded by José Barros Cuervo, one of the pioneers in the Albariño world. In the beginning the winery marketed its wines locally, but the dynamism has been continuous and it is now present in 15 countries and receives awards in the most prestigious wine competitions worldwide. Although, these days, it is one of the references of the Rías Baixas Denomination of Origin, Maior de Mendoza holds on to its family business roots and values with a corporate culture based on our passion for the Albariño variety and aiming to always present it at its very best. This is the commitment of the technical staff led by Cristina Mantilla, one of the most important oenologists in the country and one of the people who best understands the Albariño variety.
Ferre I Catasus has been producing iconic wines from Penedes, Priorat, Montsant, Terra Alta and Rioja for two-generations. Second generation Owner and Winemaker Lluis Ferre drives the winemaking process with relentless passion for excellence. The soul of the winery and it’s wines originate in the traditions of the land, the way the local people live and view the world. The farmhouse on the main property is called Masia Gustems and reflects these values, knowledge and efforts. Ferre i Catasus blends tradition with the most innovative processes which result in special wines with character and personality. Each wine is stylishly labeled. When you have a glass of Ferre i Catasus wine in your hands, you will experience an outstanding sensation and the birth of a new and long-lasting relationship.
Bodegas Regalía de Ollauri takes its name from the cancellation of the tax that the locality paid to Briones in medieval times, the Riojalteña town of which it was jurisdiction until 1712.
The Bodega is located on a hill in the highest part of the town. It is a real balcony with views of the Ebro Valley and the Sierra De Cantabria, the Sierra of La Demanda and Ollauri and its vineyards.Its structure perfectly integrates with the landscape, following the traditional construction of the vineyards’ area that presides over the high part of Ollauri, a mound whose slopes have traditionally been used to excavate its characteristic depths.
The architecture of the building has been conceived for a Bodega whose production system is the most avant-garde in La Rioja and one of the most advanced in the world. For this purpose, 80% of its surface is under the hill to make the most use of gravity for the reception and transport of the grape. The commitment to quality and technology is maximum.
Félix Solís Avantis, whose origins date back to 1952, still maintains a corporate structure entirely family owned by brothers Solis – Félix, Pedro, Juan Antonio and Manuel. The company produces wines with denomination of origin (Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, Valdepeñas and La Mancha), Vino de la Tierra Vineyards in Spain, table wines, and sparkling reds. The brand is sold in over 80 countries, thanks to a major commercial network and stable units in different parts of the world.