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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 available in the Swiss market and contributes to a more customer-oriented marketing approach of the submitted wines.

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EWT Expovina Wine Trophy Tasting

EXPOVINA WINE TROPHY

OUR COMPETENCE

  • Only the most comprehensive quality assessment of the offerings in the Swiss wine market, featuring over 2'000 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 into 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 awards 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 and NEW: No-Low Alc. 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

Expovina Wine Trophy 2025

All information and statistics on the Expovina Wine Trophy 2026 are now available in the new Wine Trophy “Results & more” database.

Click here to explore.

 

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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
  • Retailer Prize (incl. Cash & Carry)
  • EXPOVINA Trophy
  • expovinArt - Marketing Award
  • Blue Award - No-Low Alc. Wines
Organisation

DEADLINES - EXPOVINA WINE TROPHY

Please take note of the EXPOVINA Wine Trophy deadlines and observe them to ensure the competition runs smoothly.

Einreichung der Weine
Online
from March 1 to May 20, 2026
Degustator: innen
Timings
 

Timeline

Mid-February 2026: Save the date – please reserve this time in your calendar.

Until end of March 2026: Registration for participation – secure your place as a taster.

End of May 2026: Allocation of tasters – assignment of tasting groups and communication of all details.

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Anlieferung der Weine
Technopark® Zürich
June 9–11, 2026
Degustationen
Wine evaluation
Technopark® Zürich

 

July 6–8, 2026

July 9, 2026 – Follow-up tasting

 
Bekanntgabe der Resultate
Online
August 10, 2026
Wine Trophy Awards Night Verleihung der Preise
Location
Monday, 31 August 2026
Einreichung der Weine
Online
Degustator: innen
Timings
Timings
  • Mitte Februar 2027: Save the Date – Bitte Termin vormerken.
  • Bis Ende März 2027: Anmeldung zur Teilnahme – Möglichkeit zur Registrierung.
  • Ende Mai 2027: Einteilung der Degustator:innen – Zuweisung der Gruppen und Details.
Anlieferung der Weine
Technopark® Zürich
9. bis 11. Juni 2027
Degustationen
Beurteilung der Weine 
Technopark® Zürich

6. Juli -8. Juli 2027

9. Juli 2027 Nachdegustation
Bekanntgabe der Resultate
Online
10. August 2027
Wine Trophy Awards Night Verleihung der Preise
Location
Ende August 2027
Submit Your Wines

INVITATION & RULES

 We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Expovina Wine Trophy Zurich 2026. You may already be familiar with our exhibitor tool from previous fairs or competitions – and now you can submit your wines directly through it!  
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.
Please note that all wines must be imported into Switzerland by the submitter, as Expovina does not handle wine imports.
 
 On 20 May, all wines saved online will be automatically transferred. We look forward to your outstanding wines and are excited to see the impressive selection that the Expovina Wine Trophy will present this year.
 
No access to our exhibitor portal yet?

 Request your login details here: 

 

 
 
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IMPRESSIONS EXPOVINA WINE TROPHY

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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-PRESIDENTWine Expert
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.
DEGUSTATOR: IN WERDEN