Camilleri Wines’ Laurenti Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 has been awarded the “Prize of the Press” at the second edition of the international competition Emozioni dal Mondo – Merlot e Cabernet Insieme.

The competition was held in Bergamo, Italy where 131 samples of merlot cabernet wines were judged by an international jury, with only 40 samples being awarded. The Laurenti Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 produced by Camilleri Wines was awarded the Prize of the Press by a commission of journalists. The award is equivalent to a silver medal.

“Launched in 2005, Laurenti Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 has achieved unprecedented success among an increasingly-growing sophisticated market of wine drinkers who recognise this wine as one that managed to set a higher benchmark for local reds and we are very delighted with the award. Such an international recognition confirms our belief that Laurenti is indeed a prestigious wine worthy of international standards,” stated Louie Camilleri, general manager of Camilleri Wines.

“Both Laurenti Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 and Laurenti Chardonnay 2005 are encouraging a new mentality where Maltese wines are no longer considered to be just decent wines. Our Laurenti brand is in fact Camilleri Wines’ premium product and continues to be the flagship in our constantly-growing portfolio of locally-grown wines,” said Mr Camilleri.