Best Brazilian wines 2023

Wines of Brazil Awards 2023 elected the best national wines of the year. Find out which are the highlights of the country in their categories. 

Considered the largest and most respected Brazilian wine competition, the WBA (Wines of Brazil Awards), revealed the result of the best in 2023. reaching ever higher levels. 2703 wines from 284 wineries were evaluated and elected the best in Brazil with medals: Commended, Gold, Grand Gold and Platinum. 

Discover the main winners of the Brazilian wine Oscar in their categories below:

Sauvignon Blanc

ABREU GARCIA SAUVIGNON BLANC AMI 2020

An aromatic range of well-pronounced fruity herbaceous notes, the aromas do not overwhelm the palate, forming a harmonious whole. Tropical herbs and fruits are the most noticeable, well integrated with its medium body, fresh and exquisite taste. It has an aftertaste with a delicate unctuousness.

Viognier

CASA GERALDO VIOGNIER GRAN RESERVA 2020

Straw-yellow colored wine, with a marked aromatic intensity, reminiscent of white flowers, apricot and a very elegant woody touch at the end. In the mouth it is voluminous and round, with very balanced acidity and pronounced flavor.


Chardonnay

CAINELLI ORIGEM 1929 CHARDONNAY


Clear and bright, straw yellow in color with golden reflections. Predominance of characteristic varietal aromas such as green apple, also with a touch of tropical fruit, citrus. With great volume in the mouth, balanced, finesse and persistence, pleasant retronasal of ripe fruits.

Rosé

ESSENZA ROSÉ 2021

Clear and bright, straw yellow in color with golden reflections. Predominance of characteristic varietal aromas such as green apple, also with a touch of tropical fruit, citrus. With great volume in the mouth, balanced, finesse and persistence, pleasant retronasal of ripe fruits.

Tempranillo

MALGARIM TEMPRANILLO ABIARÚ 2021

Dark violet look with black nuances. Nose brings great aromatic complexity with ripe black fruits, smoked and menthol. In the mouth it is full-bodied, soft tannins, medium acidity, elegant and balanced, aftertaste of black fruits.


Syrah

PIRENEUS INTRÉPIDO SYRAH 2019



Deep ruby color with purple reflections. Intense aroma of very ripe red and black fruits (blackberries and blueberries), surrounded by hints of minerality and toasted notes on the nose. In the mouth it is very full-bodied and concentrated, ripe and firm tannins that flood the palate, refreshed by good acidity. The finish is long and pleasant.

Cabernet Franc

CAVE BERTAMONI CABERNET FRANC 2021


Made with the Cabernet Franc grape variety, this label has a complex palate and mature, integrated tannins. With perfect pairing for meat, cheese and pasta, it is the ideal choice for those looking for a full-bodied and striking wine.

Pinot Noir

VILLAGGIO BASSETTI ANA CRISTINA 2020


Careful vinification and a year in French oak barrels were enough to polish and reveal all the effort and care from the vineyard. Fruity, soft and velvety, this wine proves that the altitude of the Serra Catarinense is quite suitable for the elaboration of elegant and complex wines with this grape variety, considered among the noblest in the world.

Malbec

KRANZ MALBEC 2018

It has the presence of a violet red color, the presence of thick tears is verified. Aromas of stony fruit, ripe cherry and floral with a hint of violet. Balanced taste, with mature and persistent tannins. Light and elegant body. Balanced acidity. Fruity aftertaste.

Tannat

BATALHA NOBRE GRAN TANNAT PREMIUM 2020



Its aromas are of medium complexity and stand out for their creaminess combined with delicate toasted and vanilla notes. In the mouth it surprises by its softness and by the striking tannins. Part of the wine matured in French oak barrels for six months.


Merlot

MALGARIM MERLOT 2020



Noble and robust wine, with the identity of the missionary land, marked by intense aromas and complex taste. It has power in the mouth and present but elegant tannins. Batonage was carried out (shaking so that the lees of the grapes remain in permanent contact with the wine), resulting in greater extraction of color, polyphenols and aromatic complexity.

Cabernet Sauvignon

CASA GERALDO MANTIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020

This wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for 10 to 12 months. Being a perfect example of the complexity of aromas and flavors that a wine has the power to create. Intense red and garnet color. It presents delicate aromas of ripe red fruits, such as plum and cherry, accompanied by a soft toast and spices, provided by aging in barrels.