{"id":13077,"date":"2026-07-22T11:36:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvne.com\/?p=13077"},"modified":"2026-07-22T12:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:12:30","slug":"cvne-named-european-producer-of-the-year-2026-at-the-sommelier-wine-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvne.com\/en\/noticias\/cvne-named-european-producer-of-the-year-2026-at-the-sommelier-wine-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"CVNE Named European Producer of the Year 2026 at the Sommelier Wine Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CVNE has been named <strong>European Producer of the Year 2026<\/strong>\u00a0at the <strong>Sommelier Wine Awards<\/strong>, one of the most influential competitions in the UK hospitality sector and a key reference point for sommeliers, wine buyers and hospitality professionals across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by the trade publication <strong>Harpers<\/strong>\u00a0in partnership with <strong>BCB London<\/strong>, the Sommelier Wine Awards are the only wine competition dedicated exclusively to the hospitality industry. Wines are judged by a panel of sommeliers, buyers, educators and consultants working in some of the UK\u2019s leading restaurants, bars and hotels, many of whom use the competition\u2019s results as a guide when building and refining their wine lists. In addition, only wines available to hospitality operators are eligible to enter, making the awards particularly relevant to the on-trade.<\/p>\n<p>The competition recognised CVNE as <strong>European Producer of the Year<\/strong>, highlighting the strength of its portfolio and the outstanding performance of every wine submitted. In the judges\u2019 words: \u201cA traditional Rioja stalwart yet still a frequent medal winner, CVNE\u2019s wines sung this year, landing the bodega two golds, one silver and one bronze, accounting for all its entries. And those golds were neatly spread between a red and a white, with the Imperial Gran Reserva 2017 and Monopole Cl\u00e1sico Reserva 2021 taking top spot, respectively. These were seamless and hugely enjoyable examples of why Rioja is a perennial favourite with trade and punter alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>European Producer of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0award is presented to wineries whose overall submissions and medal performance distinguish them as outstanding suppliers of quality wines for the modern restaurant and hospitality sector.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this recognition, three CVNE wines from Rioja and one from the Compa\u00f1\u00eda\u2019s winery in Rias Baixas, La Val, were awarded medals at the 2026 competition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Imperial Gran Reserva 2017<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Gold Medal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monopole Cl\u00e1sico Reserva 2021<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Gold Medal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vi\u00f1a Real Reserva 2020<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Silver Medal<\/li>\n<li><strong>La Val Orballo Albari\u00f1o 2024<\/strong>&#8211; Bronze Medal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For CVNE, this distinction is especially meaningful as it comes from professionals who work in direct contact with consumers and have first-hand knowledge of market trends, expectations and requirements. 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