Romanian wines won a total of 19 medals at the 8th edition of the London Wine Competion – two gold, two silver, and 14 bronze medals. Featuring wines from Viticola Sarica Niculițel, Olterra and Crama DeMatei, the Vintruvian Estates group took home the largest share of the awards – two golds, one silver, and seven bronze medals. The remaining medals were awarded to Cramele Recaș (1 silver, 4 bronze), Jidvei (3 bronze), and HB Wine.
Overall, Romania’s results – as a relatively new participant in the LWC – are respectable. They rank comparable to Greece (22 medals, including 4 gold and 12 silver), or to Moldova (24 medals: 2 gold, 5 silver), and above Georgia (11 medals: 3 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze), Hungary (3 medals: 1 gold, 2 silver), and Croatia (3 medals, all bronze), all countries with a strong interest in the UK market.
The competition jury, made up of 70 members, included an impressive 11 Masters of Wine and 4 Master Sommeliers, along with 10 expert representatives from the UK’s top wine importers and distributors.
About the London Wine Competition
For those raising an eyebrow at some of the results listed below, it’s worth noting that the London Wine Competition evaluates not only a wine’s intrinsic quality but also its value for money and packaging. Thus, a very good wine that is more expensive may lose points, especially if it has a classic or less eye-catching label. At the same time, an average wine with spectacular packaging and a very competitive price can score surprisingly high. Ultimately, the competition gives a voice to the end consumer, providing traders with insights into how a wine is likely to be perceived on the market.
Awarded Romanian Wines
Vintruvian Estates Group:
- Migală Alb 2024 – Gold Medal (95 points, blend of Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Chardonnay)
- Patima Fetească Albă 2024 – Gold Medal (95 points)
- Patima Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – Silver Medal (90 points)
- Caii de la Letea Trilogie în Roz 2024 – Bronze Medal (89 points, blend of Fetească Neagră, Băbească Neagră, Busuioacă de Bohotin)
- Caii de la Letea Trilogie în Alb 2024 – Bronze Medal (89 points, blend of Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Tămâioasă Românească)
- Patima Fetească Regală 2024 – Bronze Medal (88 points)
- Luturi Alb 2023 – Bronze Medal (86 points, blend of Fetească Regală and Crâmpoșie Selecționată)
- Patima Tămâioasă Românească 2024 – Bronze Medal (85 points)
- Migală Roșu 2020 – Bronze Medal (85 points, blend of Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon)
- Epiphanie Fetească Neagră 2019 – Bronze Medal (86 points)
Jidvei:
- Owner’s Choice Maria Fetească Albă 2024 – Bronze Medal (87 points)
- Owner’s Choice Maria Fetească Regală 2024 – Bronze Medal (85 points)
- Spirit Fetească Albă 2024 – Bronze Medal (85 points)
Cramele Recaș:
- Orange Solara 2024 – Silver Medal (90 points, blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc)
- Paparuda Merlot 2024 – Bronze Medal (88 points)
- Wildflower Syrah 2024 – Bronze Medal (87 points)
- Found Fetească Regală 2024 – Bronze Medal (86 points)
- Călușari Reserva Red 2023 – Bronze Medal (86 points, blend of Cabernet Franc, Negru de Drăgășani, Cabernet Sauvignon)
HB Wine:
- Rupes Nobilis, Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 – Bronze Medal (88 points)
Photo credit: London Wine Competition 2025
