Andong-si's '264 Cheongpodo Wine' Wins 'Gold Award' at Korean Wine Awards

At the 7th Competition Hosted by the Korea International Sommelier Association

Andong City's 264 Cheongpodo Wine Jeoljeong (13.5) product won the 'Gold Award' at the Korea Wine Awards.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] The Andong City Agricultural Technology Center in Gyeongbuk announced on the 20th that the 264 Cheongpodo Wine Jeoljeong (13.5) product produced by the 264 Cheongpodo Winery won the 'Gold Award' at the Korea Wine Awards.

The 7th Korea Wine Awards in 2020, hosted by the Korea International Sommelier Association, featured a total of 134 wines submitted from 40 wineries. The evaluation was conducted through blind tasting with the wine labels concealed.

Top domestic sommeliers (wine experts) participated as judges and selected 1 Diamond Award, 1 Grand Gold Award, 13 Gold Awards, 15 Silver Awards, and 20 Bronze Awards based on evaluation criteria such as color, taste, aroma, and balance.

The 264 Cheongpodo Wine Jeoljeong (13.5) product submitted this time is an off-dry wine made from 2019 vintage Cheongpodo grapes, boasting a rich fruity aroma and a slightly sweet taste with refreshing acidity. The 264 Cheongpodo Wine received the 'Silver Award' last year and the 'Gold Award' this year, recognizing improvements in manufacturing technology and quality.

A representative from the Andong City Agricultural Technology Center said, "Wine manufacturing technology has stabilized, resulting in the production of high-quality products," and added, "We will strive to provide cultivation technology guidance to ensure the continuous production of high-quality Cheongpodo grapes suitable for wine making."

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