Bucharest, September 30th, 2020 – New medals for the wines produced by the The Iconic Estate cellar, part of Alexandrion Group: the wines stood out through their authentic taste, the optimally harmonized notes and flavours and unique attributes, at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2020 (IWSC), a well-known contest in the industry of alcoholic beverages, with a tradition of over 50 years. Wines from both the internal and external market ranges were awarded with numerous medals at IWSC 2020. The jury of the competition, made of international experts- producers, sommeliers, distributors, buyers and influencers– tasted „in blind” The Iconic Estate wines and assesed them against wines from 90 other countries. The competition is organized, every year, in Great Britain.
The unexpected combination of pineapple, grapefruit and apple notes has brought to La Crama Sauvignon Blanc wine a bronze medal at IWSC 2020. With an intense red colour and plum notes, La Crama Merlot wine also obtained a bronze medal at the competition.
Some of the wines from the Mythological Collection range were awarded bronze medals, granted to well produced wines, that create an enjoyable experience for the consumers. Elegant and complex, Hyperion Pinot Grigio has fresh apricot and green apple flavours and fine floral notes, harmoniously combined on a slightly mineral background. The roboust, but at the same time refined structure of Hyperion Fetească Neagră wine was, also, rewarded by the jury of IWSC 2020, with a bronze medal.
Colina Piatra Albă – White (Chardonnay, Viognier, Fetească Albă) wine stood out through its fruity taste and long end, slightly floral and mineral, qualities due to which it obtained a bronze medal.
Prahova Valley Sauvignon Blanc, one of the four white wines from Prahova Valley range, with a tradition of 17 years on the Romanian market, won a bronze medal within the competition.
Produced at Rhein CIE Azuga Cellars, from 1892, according to a traditional method from France, the sparkling wines Rhein Extra are the oldest and most acknowledged sparkling wine brand in Romania. Rhein Extra wines are, at the same time, the official brand of the Royal House of Romania and were awarded bronze medals at IWSC 2020.
The Iconic Estate wines are available in the large retail chains, convenience stores, HoReCa locations, the online shops of Alexandrion Group partners and on iconicdrinks.shop, part of Alexandrion Group.
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THE ICONIC ESTATE, member of Alexandrion Group, is producer, exporter and selectiv importer of sparkling and still wines. The company owns production and storage intallations, three bottling lines, storage with controlled temperature and underground cellars. The winery from Tohani, Gura Vadului has one of the biggest cellars from Dealu Mare region and a processing capacity of 5,000 tones of grapes per year, approximately 3.6 million liters of wine being produced annualy, representing approximately 5 millions of bottles. Every year, the produced wines were awarded in various international competitions. THE ICONIC ESTATE is selling its wines in more than 40 countries in the world and has become the second biggest exporter of bottled wines in Romania.
Rhein & CIE Azuga cellars, part of THE ICONIC ESTATE are the oldest location where the sparkling wine has been produced according to a traditional method from France, from the set up until now. The Royal House of Romania appreciates the wines from our cellars for their superior quality, having appointed THE ICONIC ESTATE the official supplier for still and sparkling wines.
THE ICONIC ESTATE owns over 255 hectares of wineyards, most of them being located in one of the most fertile wine regions in România, Dealu Mare – a region that provides a significant part of the grapes used for the production of exceptional wines, similar to two famous wine regions in Europe: Piemonte in Italy and Bordeaux in France.
The quality, value, refinment and distinction of the wines, recommed THE ICONIC ESTATE as one of the best Romanian wine producers that have valued the wine potential and diversity of the country, through own production wines: Rhein Extra, Millennium, Hyperion, Neptunus, Kronos, Rhea, Theia, Colina Piatra Albă, Byzantium, Prahova Valley, La Crama and others.
Contact: Valentin Popescu, Sports Marketing & Communications Director
