Romania Confirms Excellence on the Global Wine Scene
Romanian wines once again impressed at the MundusVini Summer Tasting 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious international wine competitions. The results speak volumes: 34 medals, including 17 gold and 17 silver.
- Romania Confirms Excellence on the Global Wine Scene
- Romanian Wineries Awarded at MundusVini 2025
- Awarded Romanian Wines, Between Tradition and Innovation
- The Importance of the Awards for Romanian Wine
- Romania, Step by Step Toward Global Recognition
- About Mundus Vini
- Conclusion: A Grape That Tests - and Rewards - the Brave
This achievement highlights the maturity of the Romanian wine industry and positions our country among the world’s most relevant wine producers. In a competition where thousands of wines are blind-tasted, Romania managed to send a clear message: quality, diversity and growth potential.
Romanian Wineries Awarded at MundusVini 2025
Several Romanian wineries stood out with remarkable results:
- Mera Com International (Crama Gîrboiu), the absolute leader with 12 medals
- Cramele Recaș, 8 medals, confirming consistency and quality
- Crama La Salina, 5 medals, with premium wines from the ISSA range
- HB Wine – 4 medalii
- Viile Budureasca – 2 medalii
- Vinifera Eco Zem – 2 medalii
- Cenalosvada – 1 medalie
These results showcase both the strength of established wineries and the potential of emerging players to make their mark internationally.
Awarded Romanian Wines, Between Tradition and Innovation
Behind every medal lies a story of passion and innovation:
- Crama La Salina impressed with ISSA Chardonnay Barrique 2023 (Gold), alongside ISSA Sauvignon Blanc and ISSA Rhein Riesling (Silver)
- Cramele Recaș returned home with 8 medals, confirming their diverse and competitive portfolio
- Crama Gîrboiu proved consistency and vision, becoming the most awarded Romanian winery at this edition
- Cenalosvada won Gold with Fetească Neagră 2022, an authentic expression of the Carei terroir
The fact that both international grape varieties (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling) and native varieties (Fetească Neagră) were awarded is encouraging. Romania demonstrates its ability to capture global attention through familiar tastes, as well as wines deeply rooted in history and tradition
The Importance of the Awards for Romanian Wine
Winning medals at MundusVini is more than prestige; it has a direct impact on the development of the wine industry:
- International recognition: Romanian wines validated by top global experts
- Increased visibility: medals boost attractiveness in export markets
- Promotion of native varieties: Fetească Neagră, Tămâioasă Românească and others, gain global attention
- Economic and tourism benefits: awards strengthen marketing, exports and wine tourism
Romania, Step by Step Toward Global Recognition
The 2025 results confirm a positive trend. Year after year, Romania is winning more medals in international competitions. Wineries are investing in quality, technology and people, while the market responds with recognition.
Romania is not only positioning itself as a wine-producing country, but also as an authentic wine tourism destination, offering unique experiences and stories for wine lovers.
About Mundus Vini
Mundus Vini is one of the largest and most prestigious international wine competitions. Founded in Germany in 2001, the event takes place twice a year, in spring and summer, and gathers an international jury of hundreds of experts such as sommeliers, oenologists, wine merchants, journalists and industry leaders.
At every edition, thousands of wines from around the world are blind-tasted and judged according to strict standards. The medals awarded, Grand Gold, Gold and Silver, are highly valued and trusted by consumers, distributors and critics. For Romanian producers, Mundus Vini awards serve not only as recognition of quality but also as a business card for global markets.
Conclusion: A Grape That Tests - and Rewards - the Brave
The 34 medals won at MundusVini Summer Tasting 2025 prove once again that Romanian wines are ready to conquer the world.
For consumers, these results are an invitation to discovery. For producers, they confirm that dedication, passion and investment bear fruit. Romania is writing new chapters in the story of global wine, medal by medal, bottle by bottle.
