The Portuguese translation of my book Around the World in Eighty Wines has received an award. A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Vinhos, published in Brazil by Editora Valentina, was named best wine book translation by Gourmand International.  The book is available from the publisher as well as through the usual online sellers, including Amazon.com in the United States.

I am grateful to Gourmand International founder Edouard Cointreau and to the team at Editora Valentina. Special thanks to everyone who helped me write and publish the original book! Here is the Gourmand Awards press release.

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A Volta Ao Mundo em 80 vinhos – Best Wine Book Translation in the World

A Volta Ao Mundo em 80 vinhos, by Mike Veseth and translated by Editora Valentina, was named Best Wine Book Translation in the World at the Gourmand Awards, during the Cascais World Food Summit in Portugal.

The announcement was made on stage at the Estoril Congress Centre by Edouard Cointreau, President and Founder of the Gourmand Awards, who praised the work for its depth and cultural significance:

“Congratulations to Mike Veseth on the Brazilian edition of Around the World in Eighty Wines, a true masterpiece that blends travel, culture, and wine into a captivating global adventure. Inspired by Jules Verne’s classic, Mike takes readers on an unforgettable journey across continents, exploring the stories behind eighty wines that reveal not just the richness of terroirs, but also the spirit of the people and places that produce them. With insight, curiosity, and charm, he invites us to see wine not just as a drink, but as a lens through which to experience the world. A warm welcome to Brazilian readers joining this inspiring voyage!”

Founded in 1995, and with participation from over 200 countries, the Gourmand Awards are the only international competition dedicated to publications on food and drinks cultures. The competition is free and open to all languages. Each year, Gourmand organizes a global symposium in a location of notable gastronomic relevance, bringing together leading voices from the diplomacy, culinary, publishing, and cultural sectors.

The next world gathering of food culture professionals will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the Saudi Feast Food Festival, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gourmand Awards.