The world's most influential wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), has announced its 2025 results, naming the best wines from around the globe – from hidden gems to established classics.

DWWA is renowned for its meticulous and impartial judging process. Hundreds of expert judges and leading wine critics conducted blind tastings of thousands of wines from around the world, evaluating each wine based on its quality, style, and regional character.

At the 2025 awards ceremony, 50 Best in Show medals were awarded (representing just 0.30% of all wines tasted), along with 137 Platinum and 732 Gold medals, an increase compared to previous years, with the overall medal count this year increasing from 81.5% to 82.2%. Overall, a higher percentage of top medals were awarded, indicating an improvement in the quality of the wines submitted.

France once again topped the medal table, receiving 187 top awards, including 14 Best in Show, 33 Platinum and 140 Gold medals. Champagne received 27 top awards, including three Best in Show vintage cuvées.

Italy strengthened its position, winning 138 top-tier medals (compared to 107 in 2024), including six Best in Show medals and 30 Platinum medals, highlighting its deep traditions and innovative styles.

Spain continued its multifaceted rise, receiving 105 outstanding top-tier medals, including five Best in Show, 16 Platinum and 84 Gold medals.

You can find the full list of winners on the website: https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/decanter-world-wine-awards-2025-results-revealed-558898/