Symington Family Estates takes ‘Highest Riser’ slot
Symington Family Estates, the world’s leading premium port producer, were delighted to included in the list of the World’s Most Admired Brand that was published on Friday 28 March.
Particularly significant was the fact that they were recognised as the highest climber on the list, moving from 22nd place in 2024 to 16th place in 2025.
This was especially pleasing for the company as the achievement is focused solely on its wines – rather than the port brands for which it is famous – and is a tribute to the skill, vision and hard work of their wine teams across the Douro valley, Alentejo, Monção and Melgaço and everyone behind the scenes in Vila Nova de Gaia.
“We proudly share this honour with our global network of clients, partners and distributors – your commitment to championing our wines across the world is an essential part of this recognition’’
Established in 1967, Drinks International is one of the most trusted and respected global drinks journals, providing news, analysis, comment and research on global markets, brands and drinks.
The Top 50 Most Admired Wines competition is judged by a 100-strong panel comprising of wine buyers, sommeliers, Master of Wines, wine bar owners, writers, influencers and educators, none of which are affiliated with any wine brand to ensure bias-free judging.
The criteria on which the judges base their decisions is based on the quality and consistency of the wines, the quality to price ratio, and factors such as sustainability and social and corporate responsibility.
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