Excellence in Fortified Winemaking: De Bortoli’s 2025 Award-Winning Range

De Bortoli’s Premium Fortified wines are a living expression of the family’s winemaking heritage. Matured in oak barrels at the family winery, these carefully blended wines draw on parcels that span decades, capturing time, place and tradition in every glass. From classic Muscat styles to age-worthy tawny blends, the collection reflects decades of family tradition, patience in barrel maturation, and a commitment to producing complex, celebrated wines.

The strength of the Premium Fortified portfolio was recognised throughout the 2025 wine show circuit, with consistent Gold Medal performances across Australia and internationally.

NV Black Noble impressed judges across multiple competitions in 2025, earning Gold Medals at the Australian Inland Wine Show, NSW Wine Awards, Sydney Wine Show, and The Drinks Business Global Fortified Masters. Its concentration, depth, and elegance highlight the wine’s signature complexity and the skill of De Bortoli’s winemakers.

At the pinnacle of the range, NV Old Boys 21 Years Barrel Aged Tawny achieved outstanding recognition, securing Gold Medals at the Cairns Wine Show, Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, New Zealand International Wine Show, and Riverina Open Wine Show, alongside the Masters Trophy and a Gold Medal at The Drinks Business 2025 Global Fortified Masters. This flagship tawny exemplifies age-worthy character and the pinnacle of De Bortoli’s fortified winemaking.

De Bortoli’s Muscat wines were also highly acclaimed in 2025. NV Show Liqueur Muscat received Gold Medals at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, New Zealand International Wine Show, and The Drinks Business Global Fortified Masters, while NV Rutherglen Estate Classic Muscat was awarded Gold Medals at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, North East Victorian Wine Challenge, Perth Wine Show, and The Drinks Business Global Fortified Masters. These accolades reaffirm Rutherglen’s reputation as a world-class home for fortified wines.

The 2025 award successes underscore the depth, consistency, and enduring appeal of De Bortoli’s Premium Fortified wines. Each bottle is a testament to decades of family tradition, meticulous craftsmanship, and a dedication to producing fortified wines of lasting character.