GREAT SUCCESS OF 7TH INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITITION “VINUS 2010 DEL BICENTENARIO”

With a great success ended the 7th International Wine and Spirits VINUS 2010

Bicentennial with a excellent wines and spirits present the very special societies (716) and countries (25) by a very good quality the wines and spirits samples. The award ceremony took place in the presence of international jury and all the awards companies. In this edition, VINUS 2010, attended by 48 jurors (wine) and six jurors (liquor) tasted for two days (wine) and one day (spirits).

In this edition, were invited, the most prominent professionals from Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, in Enology, Sensory Analysis, writers, journalists and sommeliers.

VINUS was sponsored by the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of Mendoza, the Instituto Nacional de Vitivinicultura, ,Triunfo Insurance, Bodegas de Argentina AC, Secretaria de Turismo de Mendoza, Park Tour (Tour Operator), Portalolivicola.com, www.canaldevino.com, Bonarda Hotel, Gabriel Bouillard, Wine Institute(Sommeliers), Arts & Vitro Fusion, Josefina Rosner and Communication Web Wine, Olives & Cepas, and the control of the World Association of Wines and Spirits Writers and Journalist (WAWWJ).

There was also a great collaboration of the press in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil, besides the world press (especially Spain, USA and other participating countries).

They have participated Wines & Spirits from Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Australia, Austria, Germany, Mexico, USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Lebanon, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

Awards

He contest (VINUS 2010) will award medals to 167 wines in total, Argentina (121), Brazil (22), Israel (9), Chile (4) Ecuador (3), Spain (2), Czech Republic (1), France (1), Germany (1), Austria(1), USA(1), and South Africa (1).

In Spirits were awarded prizes for Argentina (4), Israel (3), Chile (2), Uruguay (1), Nicaragua (1), Costa Rica (1), Austria (1) and Portugal (1)

Winners were also awarded by price category, from wines less than u$ 3.00 to over u$ 300.00

VINUS awarded 25 Double Gold Medal, with scores above 93.50 points, whit Argentina (17), Israel (3), Chile (2) and Brazil (2) and Uruguay (1).

The Gold Medals were among 93.00-88.50 points, and the Silver Medals were awarded with more than 87.00 points.


Interest held by the Chamber of Deputies of the Province of Mendoza

The 7th International Wine and Spirits in Latin America's “VINUS 2010 del Bicentenario” has received the crucial support of the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of the Province of Mendoza, who in Resolution 1575 of December 23, 2009, granted the declaration of Interest Honorable Chamber of Deputies of the Province of Mendoza.

This will further boost the importance of this contest is already part of the elite Top 15 world and is number one worldwide for its specific theme.

Likewise, the HC of Representatives has asked the Executive Branch who declare Mendoza Provincial Interest.

The INV gave his Official sponsorship VINUS 2010

By resolution A-34-P National Wine Institute of Argentina has given through 7 International Wine and Spirits in Latin America's “VINUS 2010 del Bicentenario” become the title sponsor as it does from its inception.

Among the highlights INV considering ... "that activity (Competition VINUS) aims to show the quality and competitiveness of the wine and spread its importance as a preventive factor for cardiovascular disease and so save their association with nutrition and health ..."

The President of INV, CPN Guillermo Garcia signed the resolution last April 9, 2010.


7th VINUS DEL BICENTENARIO INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION 2010

Dear Sir or Madam

We have the pleasure to invite your company along with your wines and/or spirits to participate in the only International wine competition joining together wine and health: VINUS DEL BICENTENARIO IWSC 2010. The competition will take place in the Argentinean province of Mendoza during the first week of May 2010(03/06)

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VINUS 2010 DEL BICENTENARIO will be broadcast TV ON THE INTERNET

The 7th International Competition of Wines & Spirits VINUS 2010, will be broadcast live and in real-time Internet TV through a TV channel www.canaldevino.com wine, oil, food, travel and tourism industry that revolutionizes wine and olive oil in the world. The tasting room consists of an island of control, like a TV set. Since the Internet may be the various committees and how to taste the wines and spirits which represents a revolution in global competitions. The project will be conducted in conjunction with VINUS by Digital Films and Ms. Claudia Farina.