The results of the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards, announced last week, reaffirmed France’s preeminent position in the global wine hierarchy. In this year’s competition, France secured an extraordinary 3,200 medals, a remarkable 1,000 more than its closest rival, alongside 14 Best in Show accolades. Notably, the category of Champagne emerged with 27 honours.
Italy, another powerhouse of the wine world, earned 2,204 medals, including six Best in Show distinctions, marking an improvement of 31 top-tier honours compared to its performance in 2024. Meanwhile, Spain amassed 2,025 medals and five Best in Show wins, with its Rioja region gaining special attention. Garnering three Platinum medals and 21 Gold medals, Rioja shines as an ideal destination for wine lovers, a hidden gem for those seeking to explore the richness of Spanish winemaking beyond the bustling tourist centers of Andalusia and Catalonia.
The remainder of the top ten medal-winning nations included Australia, Portugal, South Africa, Argentina, Croatia, Canada, and Chile, a testament to the growing diversity and global reach of the wine industry.
In 2025, the Decanter World Wine Awards once again illuminate the evolving landscape of fine wine, reaffirming France as a timeless beacon of excellence and craftsmanship for wine lovers, connoisseurs and collectors.
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