Bodegas De Alberto has had the honour of participating in the first edition of the prestigious Decanter Fine Wine Encounter in Singapore, held on 26 October at the emblematic Shangri-La Hotel. This exclusive event brought together the most awarded and recognised wines in the world, among which De Alberto Dorado became one of the undisputed protagonists thanks to its Platinum medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2024 and its outstanding score of 97 points.
As the only wine from the Rueda Designation of Origin to win the top award at the DWWA, De Alberto Dorado shone on the champions' table alongside other great wines recognised with Gold, Platinum and 'Best in Show' medals. This historic wine, made with a meticulous oxidative ageing process in open-air demijohns and oak barrels under a solera system, has become a symbol of excellence and tradition, and stood out in Singapore for its unique character and complexity.
“The invitation to this emblematic event has been a recognition of the work and commitment that we have maintained at Bodegas De Alberto for more than eighty years. It has been a magnificent opportunity for the international public to discover and appreciate the quality and authenticity of Rueda’s oxidatively aged wines,” said Carmen San Martín, CEO of Bodegas De Alberto, for whom “Singapore is a gateway to Asian markets, so participating in this event allows us to show that quality Spanish wines have a lot to contribute on a global level.”
The Decanter Fine Wine Encounter, organised by the renowned Decanter magazine, a leader in the world of wine, was an exceptional opportunity to bring Asia-Pacific consumers closer to the best international wines, in an environment designed to provide an exclusive experience. The presence of De Alberto Dorado underlines the global recognition of the winery, which has received praise from international experts such as Tim Atkin MW and Beth Willard, who awarded De Alberto Dorado the rating of best genoroso wine of the DO Rueda, in addition to a rating of 94 points from Joaquín Hidalgo for Vinous.
It is not only De Alberto Dorado that has been acclaimed this season. Other wines from the winery, such as De Alberto Pálido, have achieved recognition from critics with 95 points from Tim Atkin MW and 93 from Vinous, and its references in the categories of Verdejo Ecológico and Verdejo Sobre Lías continue to accumulate awards and praise in various international competitions, underlining the consistency and excellence in the quality of Bodegas De Alberto.
With this participation, Bodegas De Alberto reaffirms its commitment to tradition, authenticity and quality, consolidating its presence in international markets and promoting DO Rueda wines as a prestigious choice in the world of wine.
