The Tinta Negra grape was considered for centuries to be a grape of inferior quality. Finally in 2015, to the satisfaction of many producers it was raised to the same level of the so-called "noble varietials".

To commemorate the event, H&H launched the Tinta Negra 50 years old naming it "The Belle of the Ball". That same year it won the prize "Best of the Year" in the event Essência do Vinho - Porto

In 2016 it has again been awarded at the International Wine Challenge competition with the "Madeira Trophy" and "Tinta Negra Trophy".