Gancia sparkling wines receive Oscars in Italy

27 July, 2017, Canelli, Italy — Casa Gancia, producer of the first Italian sparkling wine, announces the winning of multiple awards at the prestigious Italian wine competition Douja D’Or.

Gancia has won two Oscars for Gancia Alta Langa Docg Riserva Cuvée 60 Mesi 2009 and Gancia Alta Langa DOCG Cuvée 36 Mesi 2011. The exquisite taste and quality of Gancia wines were recognised by a judging panel consisting of members of the Chamber of Commerce of Asti and O.N.A.V (Italian Federation of Wine Tasters).

In addition, the sparkling wine range won two awards for Gancia Asti DOCG 2011 Metodo Classico Cuvée 24 Mesi and Gancia Asti DOCG Cuvée.

The Douja D’Or award is attributed to those wines which score at least 85 points out of 100 and the Oscar is only presented to wines which achieve a score higher than 90/100.

These outstanding awards are testament to the impeccable taste of Gancia products and its commitment to the continued pursuit of quality and excellence.

The popularity of Gancia is continuing to climb all around the world. In 3 years, the production of Gancia wines and vermouths has increased from 19 million bottles to almost 25 million bottles, and exports in the first half of 2017 grew by an impressive 61%.

About Gancia
Founded in 1850 by Carlo Gancia, the creator of the first Italian sparkling wine, Gancia is an international leader in the production of sparkling wines and vermouth. With 2,000 hectares of vineyards and five million kilograms of grapes vinified, Gancia, based in Canelli, in the heart of Italy's Asti region, produces sparkling wine, still wines and aperitifs distributed to over 60 countries. The Gancia sparkling wine portfolio ranges from sweet to dry, and from Charmat method to prestige vintages fermented more than five years.
www.gancia.it

About Roust Group
Roust Group is the largest integrated spirits producer and distributor in Central and Eastern Europe and the second-largest vodka producer by volume in the world, with over 27 mln 9l cases sold annually in more than 80 markets. Roust owns production facilities and distribution centres across Poland, Hungary, Russia and Italy. Roust's extensive portfolio includes flagship vodka brands Russian Standard, Green Mark, Parliament, Talka and Zhuravli, as well as the iconic Polish vodka Żubrówka. Roust Group includes Gancia, the legendary Italian company that created the first Italian sparkling wine. Roust Group's Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors is Roustam Tariko.
www.roust.com

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Phone: +7 495 777 1 777
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