Last night, the Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing, and Food Sovereignty Counselor of the Canary Islands Government, Narvay Quintero, attended the award gala of the International CINVE 2026 Competition, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Madrid. In its 22nd edition, agricultural and food products from the Canary Islands received a remarkable total of 61 awards, including three Grand Cinves—the highest honor of the competition—marking a significant 48.78% increase compared to the previous edition.
The majorera productions, in particular, achieved notable accolades. From Tetir, Bodega Gavias El Sordo secured three Grand Gold Medals for its Papaíno Malvasía Volcánica 2025, Papaíno Brut Nature 2024, and Papaíno Brut Nature 2024. Meanwhile, Bodegas Conatvs, located in Lajares, earned four Gold Medals for Conatvs Airam 2025, Conatvs Baboso Negro 2025, Conatvs Tinto 2025, and Conatvs Pink 2025.
The Grand Cinve winners included Alejandro Gallo’s Vijariego Negro and Tintilla 2023 from Gallo & Quíquere Wines Tenerife in the category of still red wines; Brumas de Ayosa Blanco Seco 2025, from SAT Viticultores Comarca de Güímar, in still white wines; and Brumas de Ayosa 100% Malvasía Aromática 2023, also from the same winery, in sparkling wines.
Of the total awards, 56 were attributed to wine products, complemented by accolades for two spirits, a vermouth, a cider, and an oil. Collectively, the Canary Islands garnered three Grand Cinves, 21 Grand Golds, 29 Golds, and 8 Silver awards.
During the ceremony, the counselor, joined by CINVE president María Guirau and CERVIM vice president Manuel Capote, presented several awards and emphasized that “the presence of Canary Island samples in a renowned international competition reaffirms the excellence of our agri-food productions and bolsters their recognition both within and outside the archipelago.”
He also noted that “achieving this number of accolades places us as the third most awarded community, representing a significant milestone for the Canary Islands on an international stage.” This reinforces the commitment to quality, the efforts of producers, and the collective strength of a sector that has evolved through collaboration among professionals, technical services, and administration.
Quintero highlighted that these distinctions carry added merit, as they recognize the work carried out in a fragmented territory affected by remoteness and insularity but capable of transforming these challenges into products of excellence, uniquely characterized and seamlessly balanced between tradition, innovation, and a connection to the land.
The CINVE competition, organized by Inversiones Sobrecases (INSOCferial), has a 22-year history and has established itself internationally in the wine sector. Notably, it promotes excellence, innovation, and the international projection of quality products, creating a platform for tradition, talent, and cutting-edge perspectives with tasters, sommeliers, journalists, and industry professionals spanning over 40 countries.
Grand Gold Medals
Canarian participation particularly shone in the category of still white wines, where local brands took home nine Grand Gold medals—the highest recognition of the competition. The awarded wines include Alejandro Gallo Doble Malvasía 2024 from Gallo & Quíquere Wines Tenerife; Brumas de Ayosa Blanco Seco 2025 from SAT Viticultores Comarca de Güímar; Flor de Chasna Blanco 2025 and Testamento Malvasía Aromática Dry 2025 from Sociedad Cooperativa Cumbres de Abona; Manto Diego Tres Meses en Barrica 2023 from Bodega La Geria; Mencey Chasna Blanco Seco Añada 2025 from Jottocar; Pagos de Reverón Blanco Seco Ecológico 2025 from Bodegas Reverón; Papaíno Malvasía Volcánica 2025 from Bodega Gavias El Sordo; and Princesa Gara 2022 from Bodegas Vega de Yuco.
In still red wines, the Islands secured five Grand Gold Medals, including Alejandro Gallo Syrah 2023 and Alejandro Gallo Vijariego Negro and Tintilla 2023 from Gallo & Quíquere Wines Tenerife; Brumas de Ayosa Tinto Joven 2025 from SAT Viticultores Comarca de Güímar; Luz de Obsidiana 2024 from Bodega Erupción; and Mencey Chasna Tinto Maceración Carbónica 2025 from Jottocar. A Grand Gold Medal was also earned by Mencey Chasna Rosado Seco 2025 from Jottocar in the rosé wine category.
In the sparkling wine category, the Grand Gold recognition was awarded to Brumas de Ayosa 100% Malvasía Aromática 2023 from SAT Viticultores Comarca de Güímar, Papaíno Brut Nature 2024 from Bodega Gavias El Sordo, and Princesa Fayna 2019 from Bodegas Vega de Yuco.
Also rewarded with a Grand Gold Medal was Alejandro Gallo Moscatel de Alejandría 2024 from Gallo & Quíquere Wines Tenerife and Pagos de Reverón Blanco Naturalmente Dulce 2024 from Bodegas Reverón, both in the sweet wines category.
In vermouths, Alejandro Gallo Vermut Rojo Premium 2022 from Gallo & Quíquere Wines Tenerife won the only Grand Gold awarded in this category.
Gold Medals
In still white wines, Gold Medals were awarded to 4 Lías 2023 and El Lomo Listán Blanco 2025 from Afecan-El Lomo; Afrutado 2025 and Martinón Blanco Seco 2025 from Bodegas Martinón; Blanco Malvasía Aromática 2024 and Blanco Marmajuelo Seco 2024 from Bodegas El Drago; Conatvs Airam 2025 from Bodegas Conatvs; La Camuesa 2024 and La Grieta Seco 2025 from Malpaís de Maguez; La Haya Barrica 2022 and La Haya Seco 2021 from Bodega La Haya; and Platé Afrutado 2026 from Ramos y Guevara.
In still red wines, Gold Medals were earned by Capricho 2024 from Bodegas Marba; Conatvs Baboso Negro 2025 and Conatvs Tinto 2025 from Bodegas Conatvs; Engazo Familia Tafuriaste Tinto Cosecha 2023 from Vinos y Viñedos Prunet; Red Premium 2021 from Winery Burgmann Tenerife; and Tinto Vijariego Negro Barrica 2023 from Bodegas Onésima Pérez Rodríguez.
In still rosé wines, Gold Medals were awarded to Conatvs Pink 2025 from Bodegas Conatvs; Cumbres de Abona Rosado 2025 from Sociedad Cooperativa Cumbres de Abona; La Grieta Rosado 2025 from Malpaís de Maguez; Mencey Chasna Rosado Afrutado 2025 from Jottocar; and Pagos de Reverón Rosado Afrutado 2025 from Bodegas Reverón.
The Gold medal tally also includes El Puntalito 2023 from Leandro Martín Mora and Platé Pasión 2026 from Ramos y Guevara in sparkling wines; Flor de Chasna Blanco Naturalmente Dulce 2023 from Sociedad Cooperativa Cumbres de Abona in sweet wines; Ron Añejo Selección Familiar 12 Años from Destilerías Arehucas in spirits; La Mirla Sidrera 2024 from Castro & Magán in ciders; and the AOVE Oleoteide 2025 from Sociedad Cooperativa Cumbres de Abona in oils.
Silver Medals
Finally, Silver Medals in still white wines went to Blanc de Noirs 2024 from Bodegas Martinón; Blanco Verdello 2023 from Bodegas El Drago; Boliche 2024 from Javier Ventura; and Papaíno Jallos 2026 from Bodega Gavias El Sordo.
In still red wines, Silver Medals were awarded to Eidan Tinto Selección 2023 from Javier Ventura and Tinto Tea 2024 from Bodegas Onésima Pérez Rodríguez. For sweet wines, La Grieta Afrutado 2025 from Malpaís de Maguez took home a Silver Medal, while the Ronmiel Selección Familiar from Destilerías Arehucas was also recognized with a Silver award in spirits.
