Matos Winery & Vineyards is a family-owned and family-run business. In 2007, after spending much time researching the growing conditions and suitability of establishing a vineyard in PEI, Jim Matos and his family purchased a 50 acre parcel of land in St. Catherines. They applied the French concept of terroir – finding a place where the combination of soil, slope, sun exposure and the peculiar weather vagaries allow certain grape varieties to unfold their unique characteristics. To this end, they consulted with the finest European vintners who visited PEI to provide their expertise.
Awards
2019 – PEI Apple Brandy GOLD – Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition
2019 – Anisette GOLD – Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition
2019 – Bagaco BRONZE – Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition
2016 – Gamay-Noir – BRONZE – National Wine Awards of Canada 2016
2014 – Chardonnay – BRONZE – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2014 – Gamay-Noir – BRONZE – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2014 – Bagaco – BRONZE – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2014 – Angelica – BRONZE – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2014 – Anisette – BRONZE – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2013 – Rose – GOLD – Atlantic Canadian Wine Awards
2013 – Chardonnay – BRONZE – Atlantic Canadian Wine Awards
2012 – Gamay-Noir BRONZE – Canadian Wine Awards
2011 – Gamay-Noir SILVER – Canadian Wine Awards