The world’s most admired wine brands 2020: Catena Zapata named best winery – Drinks International
Catena zapata is a family owned winery located in Mendoza and is renowned for producing some of the best Malbec in the world.
The brands on the list were chosen by Drinks International’s international academy of beverage buyers and wine experts, including professionals from 48 different countries.
Drinks International editor-in-chief Martin Green said: “There are thousands of wineries vying for attention globally, but only 50 elite brands have succeeded. Earning a spot on this prestigious list is a tremendous accomplishment, as there are a number of fantastic producers who have missed it. “
Last year’s winner, Penfolds, which is Treasury Wine Estates’ flagship Australian wine brand, dropped a spot to second while Torres from Spain finished third.
Previous winner Concha y Toro from Chile finished fifth and Antinori was the highest-ranked Italian producer in sixth. Europe was represented 22 times in the list, which is more than any other continent.
The world’s most admired wine brands are now celebrating their 10th anniversary and have become one of the most anticipated releases of the year for many wine producers.
Richard Halstead, COO of Wine Intelligence, added: “Wine Intelligence was delighted to support the publication of Drinks International Most Admired Wine Brands this year. We believe that our experience in carrying out reliable and confidential surveys and voting systems among the world’s foremost personalities in the wine industry aligns well with the process that has been put in place.
THE COMPLETE LIST
1 CATENE, ARGENTINA – NEW ENTRY
MOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN SOUTH AMERICA
2 PANELS, AUSTRALIA ?? 1
MOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN AUSTRALASIA
3 TORRES, SPAIN ?? 1
MOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN EUROPE
4 19 CRIMES, AUSTRALIA – NEW ENTRY
5 CONCHA Y TORO, CHILE ?? 1
6 ANTINORI, ITALY – BACK
7 SYMINGTON, PORTUGAL – NEW ENTRY
8 VILLA MARIA, NEW ZEALAND ?? 5
9 VEGA SICILY, SPAIN ?? 5
ten CLOUDY BAY, NEW ZEALAND ?? 11
11 ERRAZURIZ, CHILE ?? 2
12 BAREFOOT, WE ?? 4
MOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN NORTH AMERICA
13 ESPORÃO, PORTUGAL – NEW ENTRY
14 CRETE, WE ?? 4
15 SASSICAIA, ITALY ?? 9
16 E. GUIGAL, FRANCE ?? 9
17 RAMON BILBAO, SPAIN – HIGHEST CLIMBER ?? 23
18 HENSCHKE, AUSTRALIA – NEW ENTRY
19 CONO ON, CHILE ?? 8
20 YELLOW TAIL, AUSTRALIA ?? 19
21 RISCAL BRANDS, SPAIN ?? 13
22 FRESCOBALDI, ITALY – NEW ENTRY
23 CUNE, SPAIN – NEW ENTRY
24 FELTON ROAD, NEW ZEALAND ?? 12
25 CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM, FRANCE ?? 7
26 M. CHAPOUTIER, FRANCE ?? 21
27 CAMPO VIEJO, SPAIN ?? 14
28 CRAGGY RANGE, NEW ZEALAND – NEW ENTRY
29 APOTHIC, US – NEW ENTRY
30 UNDURRAGA, CHILE ?? 11
31 ROBERT MONDAVI, WE ?? 2
32 KANONKOP, SOUTH AFRICA – NEW ENTRY
MOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND IN MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
33 YALUMBA, AUSTRALIA ?? 14
34 TIGNANELLO, ITALY ?? 17
35 SANTA RITA, CHILE ?? 5
36 KENDALL JACKSON, US – RE-ENTRY
37 MOUNTS, CHILE – NEW ENTRY
38 CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC, FRANCE ?? 9
39 PLANET, ITALY – NEW ENTRY
40 PETRUS CASTLE, FRANCE ?? 20
41 ZONIN, ITALY – BACK
42 ORNELLAIA, ITALY – NEW ENTRY
43 BRUCE JACK, SOUTH AFRICA – NEW ENTRY
44 GEORGES DUBOEUF, FRANCE ?? 17
45 INNISKILIN, CANADA ?? 3
46 GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS, US – RE-ENTRY
47 LOUIS LATOUR, FRANCE ?? 22
48 TRAPICHE, ARGENTINA ?? 6
49 OPUS ONE, US – NEW ENTRY
50 DOMAIN BRANCOTT, NEW ZEALAND – RE-ENTRY
