Territorio Tarón 2019 scores 95 points at the IWSC wine competition, one of the most influential in the world.

Territorio Tarón 2019, from Bodegas Tarón (DOCa Rioja), has been awarded 95 points and a Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), one of the most prestigious and demanding wine and spirits competitions in the world.

This recognition places Territorio Tarón among the highest-rated wines in the competition and strengthens Bodegas Tarón’s international positioning, reinforcing its commitment to old vines and the most authentic expression of Rioja Alta.

“Receiving 95 points and a Gold Medal in a competition as prestigious as the IWSC is a tremendous acknowledgment of the work of our winegrowers and the uniqueness of our territory,” the team at Bodegas Tarón stated.“Recibir 95 puntos y una Medalla de Oro en un concurso del prestigio del IWSC es un reconocimiento enorme al trabajo de nuestros viticultores y a la singularidad de nuestro territorio”, destacan desde Bodegas Tarón.

The IWSC is considered one of the world’s leading competitions thanks to its rigorous evaluation system and the significant influence its scores carry in the international market. Each year, producers from more than 90 countries take part, and the results serve as a benchmark for professionals, importers, specialized media, and consumers alike.

The IWSC jury—composed of internationally renowned sommeliers, winemakers, buyers, and specialized journalists—conducts blind tastings to ensure maximum objectivity. For Spanish wineries, winning a medal at the IWSC represents a powerful mark of excellence and a strategic tool to strengthen their presence in global markets.

“Territorio Tarón represents the essence of our four villages and the identity of vineyards with deep historical roots. Having an international jury of this caliber recognize our wine in this way encourages us to continue focusing on quality and respect for the vineyard,” the winery adds.

Territorio Tarón: The Expression of Four Villages in Rioja Alta

Territorio Tarón is made exclusively from Tempranillo grapes sourced from a selection of the finest vineyards across the four villages that make up Bodegas Tarón: Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón, Sajazarra, Tirgo, and Villaseca.

Each vintage, parcels are selected based on a shared characteristic: bush-trained vines over 35 years old, low-yielding and located on slopes, with the aim of reflecting both the character of the vintage and the identity of Territorio Tarón.Cada añada se seleccionan parcelas con un denominador común: viñedos en vaso de más de 35 años, de bajo vigor y ubicados en laderas, que buscan reflejar en el vino el carácter de la añada y la personalidad del Territorio Tarón.

Harvesting is carried out using small-capacity trailers to preserve grape quality from vineyard to winery.

With this new international recognition, Bodegas Tarón continues to consolidate its track record in major global competitions, reinforcing the value of a winemaking project deeply rooted in its territory, generations of winegrowers, and the distinctive character of Rioja Alta.