De Bortoli Wines proudly announces that Marc Scalzo, Chief Winemaker at the De Bortoli Wines Rutherglen Estate, has been named one of the 13 Australian Winemakers to be awarded the prestigious 2024 Top 100 Master Winemakers by The Drinks Business. This esteemed accolade recognizes Marc's contribution to the world of winemaking, specifically for the 2022 De Bortoli Rosé Rosé, which clinched the Master Medal in The Drinks Business 2023 Global Rosé Masters. In a category overwhelmingly beset with wines from all over Europe, the De Bortoli Rosé Rosé was the only Australian Rosé to receive the ultimate accolade - the title of Rosé Master for its outstanding expression.
The acclaimed 2022 De Bortoli Rosé Rosé, crafted under Marc's meticulous guidance, captured the attention of the Global Rosé Masters competition, being the only Rosé from Australia to secure a Masters Medal in 2023. Since its inception in 2018, the De Bortoli Rosé Rosé, with its intense aromas of peach and pomegranate and a textural savoury dry finish, continues to be a driving force behind Australia's pale dry Rosé movement, captivating wine enthusiasts worldwide.
The Top 100 Master Winemakers of the Year 2024, curated by The Drinks Business, are chosen from wines that attained a Masters medal in the Global Masters tasting series, representing the highest recognition bestowed by The Drinks Business. Marc, known for his respectful, balanced, and lively winemaking approach, has been an integral part of the De Bortoli Wines family, infusing his passion and expertise into every vintage.
As the 2024 vintage unfolds, Marc and the De Bortoli team eagerly anticipate another exceptional expression of Rosé Rosé, which marks the seventh iteration of this celebrated wine.
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