Decanter World Wine Awards

DWWA Highlights
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Chianti Day 2026: Here are 10 top-scoring wines to tryTop DWWA medal winners to celebrate with...
By Martin Green Published -
Cabernet Sauvignon Day: 15 top-scoring wines to seek outCelebrate with DWWA medal winners...
By Martin Green Published -
Treasure hunt: Great island wines at DWWA 2026Top medal winners to seek out...
By Chris Mercer Published -
California’s not dreaming: the state’s wines stand with the best at DWWA 2026California can do it all, with remarkable consistency...
By Dana Nigro Published -
Mountain high: How Alto Adige became Italy's white-wine star at DWWA 2026Alto Adige claimed nine Platinum medals at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, every one of them for a white wine. No Italian region or sub-region performed more strongly at this level. As the country’s classic regions warm, its Alpine north is having a moment.
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Five unexpected stars of DWWA 2026: The regions and grapes to watchThe world's biggest wine competition is a map of the established greats, but every year it turns up surprises. Here are five regions, grapes and styles that broke through in 2026.
By Gosia Young Published
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DWWA Tasting Events
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DWWA Winners’ Bar: A standout destination at DFWE NYCDecanter World Wine Awards highlights from the one day event...
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Northern Italy's White Wines: DWWA masterclass at Wines Experience London 2026.Discover the six wines presented at the DWWA masterclass at Wines Experience London...
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Rooted in Italy: Native varieties at the pinnacle of DWWA scoringTen Platinum-awarded (97 points and above) wines from last year’s DWWA were selected by the Master of Wine.
By James Button Published -
Spanish families defining excellence: DWWA masterclass at Barcelona Wine WeekDiscover the eight wines showcased at the DWWA masterclass at Barcelona Wine Week...
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DWWA winners tasting in the heart of South KoreaA spectacular DWWA event in partnership with Winevision...
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DWWA Winners’ Table: A spectacular line-up at Decanter’s Fine Wine Encounter in SingaporeDiscover the full line-up of top-scoring wines showcased at the event...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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DWWA judge profile: Igor LukovićExperienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Igor SotricIgor Sotric is head sommelier and wine buyer at China Tang at the Dorchester.
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DWWA judge profile: Benjamin Hasko MS MWDual titleholder, master of wine and master sommelier. Based in Singapore.
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DWWA judge profile: Alexandra MawsonChampagne & sparkling buyer at Waitrose and a Champagne academician. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Magdalena KaiserInternational wine writer, judge, and consultant, bringing over 40 years of expertise in wine and gastronomy. Based in Canada.
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DWWA judge profile: Matthew HorsleyAward-winning wine buyer for The Wine Society responsible for Bordeaux, South Africa, Greece and England. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Matt PymAward-winning, highly experienced retail buyer, nowadays consulting to wineries around the globe. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Valeria GamperEducator and sommelier named best sommelier of the Americas 2022. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Maria Jose Huertas VegaHead sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's top sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Marco IaccarinoOperating in luxury hotels in London since 2014 specialising in fine French and Italian wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Marcelo PinoAward winning sommelier & wine consultant to hotels & restarants in Chile. Based in Chile.
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DWWA judge profile: Magnavai JanjoWine importer, winemaker, and wine educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Luma MonteiroAward winning wine communicator, currently the head of marketing and assistant buyer at Davy's Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Lenka Sedlackova MWExperienced brand manager and buyer specialising in Greek wine. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Laure PatryFormer executive head sommelier at The Social Company, now the UK manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Laura DePasquale MSMaster Sommelier, Italian wine expert, and top fine wine executive. Based in the US.
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DWWA judge profile: Kamal Malik MSFirst Indian Master Sommelier. Based in the Maldives.
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DWWA judge profile: Julie BuckleyWine sales, procurement & supply chain expert, currently serving as the chief operating officer at Winetraders UK Ltd. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Joseph ArthurSenior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Dimitri Mesnard MSDivision vice president- international brand ambassador for Jackson Family Wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Jonas Röjerman MWMaster of wine specializing in the Swedish off trade market. Based in Sweden.
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DWWA judge profile: Agnese GintereRenowned wine communicator, creator of "No Sediment", one of the world's leading video platforms for wine education. Based in Latvia.
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DWWA judge profile: James Davis MWMaster of Wine and wine director at Chestnut. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Helga Louise Schroeder MSGermany's first female Master Sommelier. Based in Germany.
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DWWA judge profile: Heather DoughertyCertfied wine educator and writer, former chairperson of the Association of the Wine Writers. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Giusy AndreacchioInternational wine broker, brand ambassador, and wine educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Freddie CobbSeasoned wine buyer, head of drinks at Vagabond Wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Frank Roeder MWSeasoned wine trade professional and CEO of Masterwein Frank Roeder. Based in Germany.
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DWWA judge profile: Fiona HayesExperienced retail and fine wine buyer, currently a wine buyer at The Wine Society. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Eugenio EgorovWine director at Six Senses Hotel. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Emanuel PesqueiraFounder and managing director of Pesqueira Global Luxury Hospitality Consulting and Management. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Élyse Lambert MSAward-winning sommelier and first Quebecois master sommelier. Based in Canada.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated