Expovina Wine Trophy 2022 - Best-of Winners

The trade submitted 386 quality wines from Europe to the Expovina Wine Trophy 2022. These wines reflect the offerings in the Swiss market, which is dominated by Italy, followed by France and Spain.

At the top of the podium, a youthful Nero d’Avola from Sicily takes center stage, bursting with flavors of cherries and berries. Taking the honorable positions in the north with the 2018 vintage: the Amarone captivates the palate with notes of Amarena cherries, while the Nebbiolo from Piedmont delights with toasty aromas and a structured profile.

1st Place: Villa Sintesi 2021

Bataillard AG, Rothenburg

Sicilia DOC

Vinum AG | www.vinum.swiss

2nd Place: Embrace the remarkable Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Amarone

Cottini S.p.A, San Pietro

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Denner AG | www.denner.ch

one della Valpolicella DOCG Biologico 2018

Cottini S.p.A, San Pietro

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Denner AG | www.denner.ch

3th. Place: Nebbia 2018
Preli AG, Stansstad/NW

Monferrato Rosso DOC

Preli AG | www.preli.ch

The south of France continues to shine, just like it did last year, with its aromatic and spicy grape varieties. Grenache, Mourvèdre, and the Mediterranean climate greet us once again. And of course, Syrah is always present among the top 3. It's a delightfully peppery celebration for the nose and palate.

1st Place: Château de Ciffre 2017

Vignoble Lorgeril, Pennautier

Faugères AOC

Obrist SA | www.obrist.ch

2. Platz: Cuvée Rouge l’HospitaletGérard Bertrand 2020
Gérard Bertrand, Narbonne

Pays d’Oc IGP

Coop Genossenschaft | www.coop.ch

3. Platz: Gassius 2019
SAS Famille Gassier, Caissargues

Côtes du Rhône AOC

Vinum AG | www.vinum.swiss

A total of 26 red wines from Portugal were submitted to the competition. Just like in 2021, representatives from the Douro and Alentejo regions take the top spots. The leader, crafted from 25 different red grape varieties from very old vines, claims the 1st place. The 2nd place goes to a pure Syrah representative from Alentejo.

1st Place: Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2019

Quinta do Crasto, Sabrosa

Douro DOC

Paul Ullrich AG | www.ullrich.ch

2. Platz: Guarda Rios Gold Edition 2021
Monte da Ravasqueira, Arraiolos

Vinho Regional Alentejano

Denner AG | www.denner.ch

3. Platz: Naturaplan Bio Vallado Colheita Seleccionada 2020
Quinta do Vallado, Peso da Régua

Douro DOC

Coop Genossenschaft | www.coop.ch

Spain entered the competition with 102 red wines, with the regions of Rioja and Altkastilien once again taking the lead. The interplay of grape varieties surrounding Tempranillo continues to captivate. The leader emerges in a classic fashion, blended with Graciano. In the second Rioja, seven varieties come together.

1st Place: Marques de Riscal Reserva 2018

Herederos del Marques de Riscal, Elciego

Rioja DOCa

Escher SA | www.la-vinotheque.ch

2. Platz: Rivola 2020
Bodegas Rivola

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon

Weinkellereien Aarau AG | www.wka.ch

3. Platz: Baron de Ley 7 Viñas Tinto Reserva 2015
Baron de Ley S.A., Logroño

Rioja DOCa

Transgourmet Schweiz | www.transgourmet.ch

A total of 86 foreign white wines from European vineyards were submitted to this year's competition by the trade. Five candidates from three countries secured the "Best of Europe White" award with top scores. Spain and Austria each claimed two spots on the podium, while Italy received the honor once.

1st Place: Dos Ramas Blanco Barrica 2020

Schuler St. Jakob Winery, Seewen

Experience rarities and top wines! Discover the finest white wines of the 2021 vintage from the Romandy and German-speaking Switzerland. The red wines primarily come from the 2020 and 2019 vintages. A total of 742 Swiss wines were submitted, including 325 red wines and 274 white wines. Valais leads with 286 wines, followed by German-speaking Switzerland (169), Vaud (102), and Ticino (87). While Chasselas and Pinot Noir receive recognition, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Merlot, and especially Syrah are gaining importance.

1. Platz: Grand Theodul 2021
St. Jodern Kellerei, Visperterminen

Valais AOC

www.jodernkellerei.ch

2nd Place: Petite-Arvine Telegram 2021

Les Fils Maye SA, Riddes

Valais AOC

www.maye.ch

 Petite-Arvine Telegram 2021
Les Fils Maye SA, Riddes

Valais AOC

www.maye.ch

3. Platz: Heida Visperterminen 2021
St. Jodern Kellerei, Visperterminen

Valais AOC

1. Platz: Cornalin Clos du Cornalin 2020
Fernand Cina SA, Salgesch

Valais AOC

www.fernand-cina.ch

2. Platz: Syrah 2020
Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten

Valais AOC

www.leukersonne.ch

3. Platz: Hommage 2020
Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten

Valais AOC

www.leukersonne.ch

1. Platz: Saint-Saphorin – Planète 2021
Cave du Château de Glérolles SA, Saint-Saphorin

Saint-Saphorin Lavaux AOC

www.lfd.ch

2. Platz: Cure d’Attalens 2020
Obrist SA, Vevey

Chardonne AOC Lavaux Grand Cru

www.obrist.ch

3. Platz: Château Saint-Vincent Grand Cru Gilly 2021
Château Saint-Vincent, Rolle

Gilly AOC La Côte Grand Cru:

www.schenk-wine.ch

1. Platz: Syrah 2019
Les Celliers du Chablais, Aigle

Aigle Chablais AOC

www.celliersduchablais.ch

2. Platz: Merlot Réserve Inspiration 2019
Cave de la Côte, Tolochenaz

La Côte AOC

www.cavedelacote.ch

3. Platz: Clos du Rocher 2020
Obrist SA, Vevey

Yvorne AOC Chablais Grand Cru

www.obrist.ch

1. Platz: Infini Assemblage deBlancs 2020
La Cave de Genève, Satigny

Genf

www.cavedegeneve.ch

2. Platz: Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Cave et Domaine Les Perrières SA, Satigny

Genève AOC

www.lesperrieres.ch

3. Platz: Pinot Blanc 2021
Cave et Domaine Les Perrières SA, Satigny

Genève AOC

www.lesperrieres.ch

1. Platz: Varietas 53“ Elbling Ermatingen 2021
Rutishauser-DiVino SA, Winterthur

Thurgau AOC

www.rutishauser-divino.ch

2. Platz: Cicero Sauvignon Blanc Zizers 2021
Rutishauser-DiVino SA, Winterthur

Graubünden AOC

www.rutishauser-divino.ch

3. Platz: Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Weingut Nadine Saxer, Neftenbach

Suisse VDP

www.nadinesaxer.ch

1. Platz: Pinot Noir Barrique Edelblut 2019
Baumgartner Weinbau AG, Tegerfelden

Tegerfelden AOC Aargau

www.baumgartner-weinbau.ch

2. Platz:  Skript Laudatio Hallau 2019
Rutishauser-DiVino SA, Winterthur

Schaffhausen AOC

www.rutishauser-divino.ch

3. Platz: Der Besondere 2020
Weingut Nadine Saxer, Neftenbach

Suisse VDP

www.nadinesaxer.ch

1. Platz: Monte Carasso 2020
CAGI-Cantina Giubiasco SA, Giubiasco

Ticino DOC Merlot

www.cagivini.ch

2. Platz: Stella 2015
Cantina Urs Hauser, Contone

Ticino DOC Merlot

www.vinohauser.ch

3. Platz Incanto 2019
Cantina Sociale Mendrisio, Mendrisio

Ticino DOC Merlot

www.cantinamendrisio.ch

A total of 56 red wines from the New World were submitted. Impressively, the highest-rated ones were bold crus from Argentina, Chile, and Australia. Leading the pack is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from Mendoza. The import of bottled red wine from overseas saw a remarkable growth of over 20% compared to 2020. Argentina alone delivered around 3.6 million bottles in 2021, with Chile closely following with nearly 1.8 million bottles. Australia, on the other hand, contributed a little over 800,000 bottles to the trade.

1. Platz: Bodega Septima Gran Reserva Mendoza Argentina 2018
Bodega Septima, Agrelo

Mendoza

Coop Genossenschaft | www.coop.ch

2. Platz: Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2020
Viña Santa Carolina, Santiago Chile

Valle de Colchagua DO

Transgourmet Schweiz AG | www.transgourmet.ch

3. Platz: Santa Carolina Carmenère Reserva 2020
Viña Santa Carolina, Santiago Chile

Valle de Colchagua DO

Transgourmet Schweiz AG | www.transgourmet.ch

4. Platz: Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon Koonunga Hill Penfolds 2019
Penfolds, Southbank

Australia

Coop Genossenschaft | www.coop.ch

5. Platz: Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2020
Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A, Maipú

Mendoza

Denner AG | www.denner.ch

Out of the 88 submitted rosé wines, 58, or roughly two-thirds, come from Swiss vines. The one from Geneva is made from Pinot Noir and a touch of Merlot. Two wines from Valais take the honorable spots, one being a red blend and the other a pure Pinot Noir.

1. Platz: Château Rosé 2021
Domaine Château du Crest, Jussy

Genève AOC

www.domaineducrest.ch

2. Platz: Belloiseau Charte d’Excellence 2021
Provins SA, Sion

Valais AOC

www.provins.ch

3. Platz: Moraine 2021
St. Jodern Kellerei, Visperterminen

Valais AOC

www.jodernkellerei.ch

Swiss producers submitted a total of 30 Blancs de Noirs, with 13 alone coming from the Ticino region and eleven from the German-speaking part of Switzerland. The Ticinese proved to be the masters of this category with their top three entries. It seems that Merlot is truly exceptional when it comes to vinification in Bianco.

1. Platz: Il Bianco di Chiara 2020
Paolo Basso Wine, Ligornetto

Ticino DOC Bianco di Merlot

www.paolobasso.store

2. Platz: La Quercia 2020
Vini & Distillati Angelo Delea SA, Losone

Ticino DOC Bianco di Merlot

www.delea.ch

3. Platz: Roncaia 2020
Vinattieri Ticino SA, Ligornetto

Ticino DOC Bianco di Merlot

www.vinattieri.ch

The production of sparkling wines is of growing importance for Swiss winemakers. The Best-of ranking proves that the quality of the products is also making significant progress: Out of a total of 68 sparkling wines submitted, a wine from Neuchâtel and one from Geneva are at the top of the podium.

1. Platz: Louis Edouard Mauler 2014
Mauler & cie SA, Môtiers

Neuchâtel AOC

www.mauler.ch

2. Platz: Baccarat Brut Rosé
La Cave de Genève, Satigny

Genf

www.cavedegeneve.ch

3. Platz: Mionetto Prosecco Rosé DOC
Millesimato Extra Dry 2021
Mionetto S.P.A., Valdobbiadene

Prosecco DOC

Of the 36 sweet wines submitted, 18 come from the Valais region. Once again, Vieux Pays showcased its expertise in this field. Leading the pack is an Amigne from Vétroz, followed by a Johannisberg from Chamoson and a Vin Santo del Chianti.

1. Platz: MITIS Amigne de Vétroz 2016
Domaine Jean-René Germanier, Vétroz

Valais AOC

www.jrgermanier.ch

2. Platz: Johannisberg de Chamoson 2017
Les Fils Maye SA, Riddes

Valais AOC

www.maye.ch

3. Platz: Vin Santo del Chianti DOC 2016
Fattoria La Vialla di G.A.B. Lo Franco, Zürich

Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

www.lavialla.com

The organic wine scene has completely shed its alternative image and now represents an increasingly high-quality wine production in a holistic ecosystem without synthetic pesticides. New resistant varieties are also gaining market acceptance. Among the 132 submitted organic wines, the representatives from Italy, Spain, and Portugal shone brightly.

1. Platz: Monte Zovo Sa’ Solin Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Biologico 2018
Cottini S.p.A, San Pietro

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Denner AG | www.denner.ch

2. Platz: Vin Santo del Chianti DOC 2016
Fattoria La Vialla di G.A.B. Lo Franco, Zürich

Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

www.lavialla.com

3. Platz:  Viognier 2021
Baglio di Grisi, Monreale

Terre Siciliane IGP

Feldschlösschen Getränke AG | www.feldschloesschen.swiss

4. Platz: Mil Historias Enblanco White 2019
Bodegas Altolandon, Manchuela

Manchuela DO

Zweifel 1898 AG | www.zweifel1898.ch

5. Platz: Naturaplan Bio Vallado Colheita Seleccionada 2020
Quinta do Vallado, Peso da Régua

Douro DOC

Coop Genossenschaft | www.coop.ch

The distinction of "Price-Performance Winner" is awarded to white and red wines with a maximum residual sugar content of 12 g/l. They achieved the highest score within the price categories of Economy, EconomyPlus, and Business. The Price-Performance Winner represents the end consumer price, including VAT, without considering any discounts. These wines are marked with the "Price-Performance Winner" button in this dossier.

The classification was made in three categories:

Economy: price ranges from CHF 10.– to 15.–

Economy Plus: price ranges from CHF 15.– to 20.–

Business: price ranges from CHF 20.– to 30.–

1. Platz: Cuvée Rouge l’Hospitalet Gérard Bertrand 2020
Gérard Bertrand, Narbonne

Pays d’Oc

Coop Genossenschaft | www.coop.ch

2. Platz: Guarda Rios Gold Edition 2021
Monte da Ravasqueira, Arraiolos

Vinho Regional Alentejano

Denner AG | www.denner.ch

3. Platz: Viognier 2021
Baglio di Grisi, Monreale

Terre Siciliane IGP

Feldschlösschen Getränke AG | www.feldschloesschen.swiss

1. Platz: Grand Theodul 2021
St. Jodern Kellerei, Visperterminen

Valais AOC

www.jodernkellerei.ch

2. Platz: Dos Ramas Blanco Barrica 2020
Schuler St. Jakobskellerei, Seewen

Rioja DOCa

Schuler St. Jakobs Kellerei | www.schuler.ch

3. Platz: Petite-Arvine Telegram 2021
Les Fils Maye SA, Riddes

Valais AOC

www.maye.ch

1. Platz: Cornalin Clos du Cornalin 2020
Fernand Cina SA, Salgesch

Valais AOC

Fernand Cina SA | www.fernand-cina.ch

2. Platz: Syrah 2020
Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten

Valais AOC

www.leukersonne.ch

3. Platz: Hommage 2020
Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten

Valais AOC

www.leukersonne.ch

Vetropack AG honors the producer of the highest-rated white or red wine from each of Switzerland's six wine regions with a voucher worth CHF 3000 for Vetropack wine bottles. For the past 20 years, the Swiss glass manufacturer has been awarding the Prix Vetropack at the Expovina wine competition. As the sole supplier of glass bottles for Swiss wine, Vetropack AG is a vital partner in the industry.

Saint-Saphorin – Planète 2021

Cave du Château de Glérolles SA, Saint-Saphorin

Saint-Saphorin Lavaux AOC

www.lfd.ch

Infini Assemblage de Blancs 2020
La Cave de Genève, Satigny

Genf

www.cavedegeneve.ch

Tschugger Chardonnay 2021
Weinbau Marolf, Erlach

Bielersee AOC

www.marolf-wein.ch

Cornalin Clos du Cornalin 2020
Fernand Cina SA, Salgesch

Valais AOC

www.fernand-cina.ch

Monte Carasso 2020
CAGI-Cantina Giubiasco SA, Giubiasco

Ticino DOC Merlot

www.cagivini.ch

Pinot Noir Barrique Edelblut 2019
Baumgartner Weinbau AG, Tegerfelden

Tegerfelden AOC Aargau

www.baumgartner-weinbau.ch

Salgesch Winemaker Shines

The family-owned company Fernand Cina SA in Salgesch wins the Exhibitor Prize 2022. Brothers Manfred and Damian Cina have been running the family business for 30 years. Both have studied viticulture and oenology. The Exhibitor Prize is awarded to the participant of the competition who has achieved the highest average score among all exhibitors of the 67th Expovina or the 16th Expovina Primavera with three of their award-winning wines. The prize is endowed with 3000 Swiss francs.

1st Place:

Cornalin Clos du Cornalin 2020

Fernand Cina SA, Salgesch

Valais AOC

Fernand Cina SA | www.fernand-cina.ch

2. Platz: Syrah Barrique 2020
Fernand Cina SA

Valais AOC

Fernand Cina SA | www.fernand-cina.ch

3. Platz: Heida 2021
Fernand Cina SA

Valais AOC

Fernand Cina SA | www.fernand-cina.ch