DFJ VINHOS, S.A. :One of Portugal’s most innovative and highly awarded wine producers

DFJ Vinhos is one of Portugal’s most innovative and highly awarded wine producers.

They overlook estates in the Lisboa, Douro, Setubal, Alentejo and Tejo wine regions and work with 22 different grape varieties.

The company is led by Portugal’s top winemaker, José Neiva.

In the past José worked with some of Portugal’s largest wineries and was one of the world’s most productive winemakers.

He has now been leading the way for over 40 years and, at the recent “Portuguese Wine Oscars”, he was made “Senhor do Vinho” – the highest accolade for an outstanding career.

In the interview shared below, we gain insights into the winery products with a fresh perspective on the values and qualities producer is looking for in the production journey.

Q. What is the core product of Your brand?

A. TO CREATE THE WINES THAT PEOPLE LOVE TO SHARE!

Q. Tell us about the process Your product goes through, from sourcing to the packaging phase?

A. We trust on our importers to find opportunities in the market. We try to create the best product in terms of price/ quality /pleasure / awards and packaging.

Q. What are the qualities You are looking for when creating Your product?

A. We rely on the appreciation of the clients of our importers in terms of price/ quality pleasure and packaging. In addition usually the new products won awards what’s great for the recognition of our work and brand. Sure that it will be as well important for any buyer.

Q. What makes Your product better than the one of Your competitor?

A. We “push” for the ratio price/ quality / packaging but we also “push” for the pleasure the wine give to consumers.

Q. What is the greatest challenge You’ve encountered while creating Your product?

A. To be faster and match the consumers wishes of pleasure.

This winery has recently been awarded 18 Gold Medal Awards and 3 Silver Medal Awards in JAPAN Awards 2022 competition:

PORTADA Reserva white 2020 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,0%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

PORTADA Winemakers Selection rosé 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,0%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

PORTADA Medium Sweet white 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,0%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

PEDRAS DO MONTE red 2020 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 13,0%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

ESCADA rosé 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,0%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

ESCADA red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

ESCADA Reserva white 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 11,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

GRAND’ARTE white 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 13,0%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

FAT DUCK red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

CORETO red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 11,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

BIGODE DFJ Blend red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

POMAR red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

SEGADA red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

CONSENSUS red 2019 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 13,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

ALUADO white 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

ALUADO red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

ALUADO Reserva red 2019 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 13,5%

Awarded Gold by Business News Japan

PORTADA Winemakers Selection white 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,0%

Awarded Silver by Business News Japan

DFJ white 2020 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Silver by Business News Japan

JAG red 2021 – Vinho Regional Lisboa – 12,5%

Awarded Silver by Business News Japan

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