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WINE TROPHY

International Wine Awards Zürich

THE EXPOVINA WINE TROPHY

From the testing ground to the national showcase - The EXPOVINA Wine Trophy, Zurich provides an overview of the quality and diversity of the current national and international wine offerings in the Swiss market and contributes to the customer-oriented marketing of the submitted wines.

EWT Expovina Wine Trophy Tasting

EXPOVINA WINE TROPHY

OUR COMPETENCE

  • Only comprehensive quality assessment of the offerings in the Swiss wine market, featuring over 2000 wines from production and trade.
  • Impeccable organization and leadership by Switzerland's elite in oenology, viticulture, and wine industry.
  • Wine evaluation conducted by over 150 experts from all areas of the wine profession.
  • Leading Swiss wine awards since 1983.
  • Quality assurance under the auspices of USOE (Union Suisse des Oenologues).

YOUR BENEFITS

  • Insights on the positioning of submitted wines within the Swiss wine market.
  • Detailed information on the aromatic and gustatory profile of the submitted wines.
  • Effective promotion of sales and image through the prestigious distinctions awarded by the EXPOVINA Wine Trophy.
  • Special prices for the best wines from the six Swiss wine regions and key importing countries. Top podium for trending categories: rosé, sparkling, organic, piwi, and natural wines.
  • Increased public interest with the introduction of a new category for winners based on the price/performance criterion.
  • Media partnership with VINUM magazine. Featured publication of award-winning wines in a special edition.
  • E-diploma for sharing on your social media networks.
Figures & Facts

EWTZ - Expovina Wine Trophy 2023

The Expovina Wine Trophy (formerly known as the International Wine Awards Zurich IWPZ) took place for the first time in 1983.

At Technopark®
Zurich

1580 wines (911 of which are Swiss wines)

21 wine regions

18 categories

120 judges

 

Expovina Awards

EXPOVINA WINE TROPHIES

  • Gold Trophies
  • Silver Trophies
  • Price/performance winner Economy, EconomyPlus, Business Best of Trophy
  • Best-of awards for the best wines of a region or country
  • Best-of Blanc de Noirs
  • Best of organic, rosé, sparkling and sweet wine
  • Best of Piwi and natural wines

 

SPECIAL PRICES

  • Specialist retailer price
  • EXPOVINA Trophy
  • expovinArt - Marketing Award
Organisation

DATES - EXPOVINA WINE TROPHY

Please take note of the dates for the Expovina Wine Trophy. These dates must be adhered to for a smooth running of the event.

  • Dates 2024
  • Dates 2023

Submission of wines

Online

From 8th of March until 20th of May 2024

Delivery of the wines

BBI Zurich

From Monday 10th until Friday 14th of June 2024

Assessment of the wines

Technopark® Zurich

From Monday 8th until Friday 12th of July 2024

Announcement of the results

Online

Monday, 12th of August 2024

Wine Trophy Awards Night Presentation of the Awards

Papiersaal Zurich

Monday 26th of August 2024

Submission of wines

Online

From 31st of March to 20th of May 2023

Delivery of the wines

BBI Zurich

vom 13th. to 15th. of June 2023

Assessment of the wines

Technopark® Zurich

4th. t– 7th. of July 2023

Result Assessment key date

Online

14th. of Juliy 2023

Announcement of the results

Online

14th. of August 2023

Wine Trophy Award Night Presentation of the Awards

Papiersaal Zurich

 28th. of August 2023

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INVITATION & RULES

Eligible participants include wine merchants, cellarers, and self-producers registered with the Swiss Wine Trade Control (SWK).

The wine competition welcomes Swiss and foreign still wines, sparkling wines, and sparkling wines with controlled or protected origin designations, as well as country wines with protected geographical indications.

EWT Expovina Wine Trophy
Invitation to Expovina Wine Trophy 2024
The most important information about the Expovina Wine Trophy.  

IMPRESSIONS EXPOVINA WINE TROPHY

Organisation

The jury of the Expovina Wine Trophy

Co-presidency of the jury

Ivan Barbic EWTZ
Ivan Barbic CO-PRESIDENTMaster of Wine, Dipl. Ing. ETH, Co-Management
Andrea-Conconi-etwz
Andrea Conconi CO-PRESIDENT (2024-)Wine Expert
Daniele Maffei EWTZ
Daniele Maffei CO-PRESIDENT (-2023)Enologist, Director Azienda Agraria Cantonale, Mezzana, Co- Management
EWTZ Partner

PARTNERS & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Media Partner: Vinum | Technical partner & quality assurance: Vinea | under the patronage of ( USOE (Union Suisse des Oenologues).

BECOME A DEGUSTATOR

If you are a wine connoisseur or enthusiast with professional experience as an oenologist, wine academic, sommelier, or similar, we eagerly await your application.