GLOBBAREA WINERIES AWARDED PRIZE AT “BEST CASTELLON WINES 2012”

On Saturday 3rd March the annual “Best Castellon Wines 2012” award ceremony took place in Castellón. This event, organized by the Association of Sommeliers of Castellón, recognizes the most outstanding wines from 20 provincial wineries.

The awards were presented by Alberto Fabra, President of the Valencian Regional Government, who said Castellón wines "are a national and international reference that strengthen the wine offer in the region".

The President appreciated the effort and dedication of the people "who make it possible for the excellence of our wines to be known beyond our borders, taking the name of the Castellón province and the Valencian Region all over the world".

It should be noted that wine exports from Castellón province in 2011 experienced an increase of 120 percent compared to 2010.

The winning wines this time were:

White wines:
Gold medal: Magnanimvs Blanco (Bodegas Mayo Garcia)
Silver Medal: Alcovi Blanco (Bodegas Alcovi)

Young red wines: 
Gold medal: Clos d´Esgarracordes (Bodegas Baron d’Alba)
Silver medals: Temps Roure (Bodega Más de Rander)  y Arrels de Bocoi (Intercoop)

Aging red wines:
Gold medal: Vega Palancia (Bodegas Vega Palancia)
Silver medals: La Perdición (Bodega Di Vinos y Viñas), Clotàs (Bodega Flors), Magnanimvs Platino (Bodega Mayo Garcia), Señorío de Almedíjar (Bodega Alcoví) y Barranc de l’Infern (Vinya Natura).

BODEGA LES USERES, AWARDED A PRIZE IN CHINA

The excellent red wine by Bodega Les Useres wineries "L'Alcalaten Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauvignon Guarda 2007", a blend of these two varieties, aged in oak barrels for one year, has been awarded a Silver Medal in the 2012 edition “China Wine Awards”, becoming the first wine in the Castellón province awarded a prize in the Asian giant.

BODEGA LES USERES AT PROWEIN TRADE FAIR

Bodega Les Useres continues its internationalization process, started three years ago, with another milestone in the history of wine in the province. They exhibited their wines for the first time ever in Castellón wineries in the most important fair in Europe: PROWEIN. This event took place in Düsseldorf from 4 to 6 March and Bodega Les Useres was part of the representation of wineries in Valencia.

In this framework they presented the new image and labels of red wines, white and rose, which under the “L'Alcalaten” brand they begin to export to European and North American markets.

www.bodegalesuseres.es

NARANJAS ORANGE, FRESH ORANGES FROM THE TREE TO YOUR TABLE

NARANJAS ORANGE is a Spanish family company devoted to agriculture for decades, especially growing oranges, with more than 90 years of experience in the field.

Their oranges have not been treated with chemicals and are harvested by expert hands one by one, without going through cold storage or waxed. They have been selected and packed in the best quality. That is why you can enjoy the quality of a 100% natural orange, with exceptional texture, easy to peel and great size.

Unlike common distribution systems, Naranjas Orange’s system is simple: from the tree to your house, ensuring 100% natural fruit.

Shop online at: www.naranjasorange.com
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10 PLEASURES AROUSES A GREAT INTEREST AT ANUGA 2011

The spanish company 10 PLEASURES has participated for the first time in the International food trade show Anuga 2011 that took place from 8th to October 12th 2011 in Cologne, Germany and let the company achieve excellent results.

With a number of 155.000 trade visitors attending ANUGA 2011, from 180 different countries, it has been the ideal showcase for all their extraordinary products after a year of activity since its founding, as well as a good opportunity to expand its international clients portfolio.

The participation at the fair has meant quite an experience for the company, whose products aroused a great interest among Asian and European public, standing out the German visitors’ expectation. The most popular and well received products of the company range were the tasty Spanish cured ham, the delicious fruit and vegetable jams and the original beer made of rosemary and rosemary honey.

After this show, with over 100 qualified contacts from different countries and interests in the entire product range, 10 pleasures has a very optimistic horizon of intense work, foretelling an absolute success in their near future.

More info: www.10pleasures.com

BELLUGA GOURMET AT WORLD TRIBUTE TO PAELLA

On the occasion of the World Tribute to Paella, held from 29th September to 2nd October in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia (Spain), Belluga Gourmet presented its olive pâtés and extra virgin olive oil Belluga Selection, through the stand of Original Productos Valencianos in the fair.

The product got a very positive reception among the large public attending the event, with particular emphasis on Black Olive Pâté with Chocolate.

Their next event will be an introduction to olive oil tasting, followed by a tasting of Belluga Selection and their wide range of olive pâtés, jams and extra virgin olive oil gummies.

Likewise, as every year at this time, the company is planning an event at Segorbe Oil Museum to present the new Belluga Selection 2011. It will take place on the last days of October, although the date is still to be determined. This will be an exceptional opportunity for customers and press to know the outcome of the new harvest and all the fantastic gourmet products the company offers.

More info: www.bellugagourmet.com 
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