Wines and a winery with awards
Since the creation and development of Bodega Crusoe Treasure, we've received numerous awards. Our pioneering and unique underwater artificial reef winery has always focused on innovation , avant-garde , originality , and courage . A long journey of research , we've sought to break all forms of roles and labels, making changes in a world where tradition holds a heavy burden.
We are an innovative company that produces high quality , special and unique wines, true oenological treasures . Over the years we have been awarded with different prizes recognized both nationally and internationally :
RECOGNITION TO THE WINERY
Awards given in which the project itself, the long history and effort behind it are recognized:
IMPACT WEEKEND 2012 – FINALISTS
During the Impact Weekend 2012, organized by the Instituto de Empresa, we were selected as a finalist project in Madrid.
SIAL PARIS 2012 – SECOND PLACE
In October 2012, Bodega Crusoe Treasure was selected as the Spanish representative in the SIAL Paris 2012 competition and received second place in the SIAL D'Or , an innovation competition that rewards the most successful products in the respective markets of each country.
SIAL Paris is a global trade fair for the agri-food sector that brings together professional producers and specialists from around the world and reveals the trends and innovations that will shape the agri-food industry in the future. Exhibitors from around the world present their products, innovations, and technologies at the fair, giving visitors an overview of the sector. Furthermore, the sustainability and ecological, economic, and social aspects of products are becoming increasingly important, highlighting projects and companies that meet these requirements.
BASQUE TRADE AND TOURISM AWARDS 2014
At the 2014 Trade and Tourism Awards gala, Bodega Crusoe Treasure received the Boost to Innovation in Tourism award from the Lehendakari (Basque President), Iñigo Urkullu, and the Regional Minister of Economic Development and Competitiveness, Arantza Tapia, on behalf of the Basque Government. The award recognizes tourism companies and organizations distinguished for their excellence and contribution to developing the Basque Country as a unique and singular tourist destination.
IX DEIA HEMENDIK SARIAK ESKUINALDEA 2016
On November 10, 2016, the Crusoe Trasure Winery was awarded the IX edition of the DEIA Hemendik Sariak eskuinaldea 2016, awards organized by DEIA that aim to recognize the work that the winery has done throughout its history .
According to the board of directors of the newspaper DEIA, among other institutions in the Eskuinaldea region, our underwater winery was selected for producing a high-altitude wine, which, with careful preparation, conquers the most demanding palates.
RECOGNITION FOR WINES
Awards given in which the quality of our wines is recognized, designed by our winemaker, Antonio T. Palacios , from the origin, taking into account even the smallest detail to obtain extraordinary and unique underwater wines:
CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2016 – SILVER MEDAL
In April 2016, Bodega Crusoe Treasure was awarded a Silver Medal at the Challenge International du Vin held in Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world. We received the award thanks to our Crusoe Treasure Classic 2010 , the first underwater wine produced by Bodega Crusoe Treasure . Made with typical Rioja varietals such as Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, which stood out for being a very balanced wine with a strong fruity aroma.
The international jury was amazed by our underwater wine in a blind tasting, as it was a high-quality wine they couldn't identify. We owe this logo to Antonio T. Palacios , our winemaker and designer of this exclusive high-end wine . He always says, " In the process of creating these oenological treasures, nothing is left to chance ." We would also like to thank Antón Txapartegi , technical secretary of the Bizkaiko Txakolina Designation of Origin, for encouraging us to participate in this competition.
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION 2016 – BRONZE MEDAL
After winning the Silver medal in Bordeaux, Crusoe Treasure Winery was awarded a Bronze Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition , an internationally renowned competition held in London. Crusoe Treasure received bronze for its two presented wines, both reds, Crusoe Treasure Classic 2010 and Crusoe Treasure Passion 2011 , the first two commercial underwater wines produced by the winery.
Throughout the history of Bodega Crusoe Treasure, we have only entered these two international wine competitions, in Bordeaux and London. After achieving the milestone of being awarded silver and bronze medals, respectively, we took the bold step of expanding our catalog, creating a total of 10 different wines of the highest quality . The design and creation of our new wine collection has been a task of which we are very proud today, conscious of the continuous improvement of our wines.
RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNICATION
Awards given for the care of communication and brand , for the great work that the Crusoe Treasure team does to project the true feeling of our quality wines:
BEST PACK 2012 – GOLD MEDAL
In March 2012, we entered our first international competition, the Best Pack Awards, which are presented at the Alimentaria Exhibition in Barcelona. These awards are dedicated to food marketing and are held every two years in conjunction with the main European food fair, the Alimentaria Exhibition. The main objective of the awards is to offer marketing and commercial communications professionals the opportunity to showcase their work to the food and beverage industry.
It was a proud honor to receive the Gold Medal for Best Packaging at the Alimentaria Exhibition in the 13th edition of the Best Pack Awards. At the exhibition, we presented our first underwater-aged red wine with highly innovative packaging for its time. The packaging was inspired by our winery's artificial reef concept , with a recyclable material incorporating the bottle, recreating the concrete structures that make up our artificial reef. The design was created by the Bilbao and Madrid-based communications agency Supperstudio.
IBERO-AMERICAN ADVERTISING COMMUNICATION FESTIVAL 2012 – SOL DE PLATA
In June 2012, the Ibero-American Festival of Advertising Communication, also known as the El Sol Festival , was held in Bilbao. The festival is a large-scale international event created by the Spanish Association of Advertising Communication Agencies (AEACP).
The jury awards a gold, silver and bronze sun to each of the sections. In the 2012 edition we received a Silver Sun for Branding and brand design from the agency Supperstudio from Bilbao and Madrid.
LAUS 2013 – BRONZE MEDAL
In 2013, at the 43rd edition of the LAUS awards, we received the bronze medal in the audiovisual section for a project created by the Supperstudio agency for Crusoe Treasure. These awards, coordinated by the Association of Art Directors and Graphic Designers of the FAD (ADG-FAD), are held during the so-called Laus Night, the presentation of prizes in recognition of excellence in graphic communication .
“ Despite being rewarded for our work over the years in various recognized competitions, our greatest reward is seeing how you, our customers, trust and believe in Bodega Crusoe Treasure , purchasing our wines daily, from all over the world. Seeing how you enjoy them and tell others about them. No award can match that pride.”
Borja Saracho, Founder of Crusoe Treasure Winery