GLOBAL WINES & SPIRITS TROPHY FOR PORTUGUESE PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: SOGRAPE VINHOS
One of Portugal¡¯s leading family-owned fine wine companies, Sogrape Vinhos has a very international dimension and strong focus on brands that provide relevant volumes to fulfil identified market needs.
Established in 1942 by Fernando van Zeller Guedes, Sogrape¡¯s continued work on the development of quality wines and its engagement with the international wine trade has been fundamental in the growth and quality perception of Portuguese wines worldwide.
Today, Sogrape is led by Salvador Guedes and his brothers, the third generation of the founding family. The company generates an annual turnover of around €185 million and owns around 1,300 hectares of vineyards covering all of the major winegrowing regions of Portugal, as well as Argentina, New Zealand and Chile.
Innovation and development are key to the success of Sogrape¡¯s portfolio of high-quality wines such as Mateus, Sandeman, Offley, Ferreira and Callabriga, among other prestigious brands from important denominations of origin.
Since its foundation, Sogrape Vinhos has been driven by the goal of building a portfolio of quality wines, reinforced by strong brands with the ability to compete in a challenging wine world. For over six decades, this quest for excellence has been supported by care and expertise, handed down from generation to generation. This desire to achieve continued excellence is part of Sogrape¡¯s commitment for the future.
