Romania – Medal Record at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Rosé Session
52 of the 144 Romanian wines entered in the rosé-focused edition of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles won medals, setting a new record for Romania, which ranked 4th among the most awarded wine-producing countries. Moreover, the total of 52 medals exceeded the 30% limit – the maximum percentage of entries that can receive medals in the competition.
Details from the organizers’ press release below:
Romanian Medal Record at the World’s Largest Rosé Wine Competition
Romanian wines won 3 Grand Gold Medals, 20 Gold Medals, and 29 Silver Medals at this year’s rosé wine session of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the largest rosé wine competition in the world. The event took place March 28–30 in Constanța. The 52 awards represent Romania’s most prolific participation in an international wine competition. This edition placed Romania 4th in the medal standings, after France, Italy, and Spain.
The Romanian rosés that received the highest distinction, the Grand Gold Medal, were:
- Arida Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2024, produced by Crama Liuta
- Charme de la Mer Rosé 2024
- Lacrima Lui Ovidiu 5 Rosé (a fortified wine)
Gold Medal Winners
Other Gold Medal-winning wines include:
- Ataman Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2024,
- Anca Maria Syrah – Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2024,
- Ion Vlădoi Băbească Neagră – Fetească Neagră Rosé 2024,
- Conu Albu Rosé 2024,
- Nostalgia Rosé 2024,
- Scrisori – Dry Rosé Cuvée 2024,
- Brizza Rosé Demi-Sec 2024,
- Rose Nativus Dry 2024,
- Busuioacă de Averești Diamond Selection Semi-Sweet 2024,
- Domeniile Ostrov Cuvée Rosé Magnum 2024,
- Arezan Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2024,
- Castel Huniade Rosé 2024,
- Blickfang Rosé 2024,
- Muse Night Rosé 2024,
- Caii de la Letea Volume II Rosé 2024,
- Merlot Rosé Grand Pere 2024,
- Traviata Act II Rosé 2024,
- Străbun Rosé Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon 2024,
- Cotnari Busuioacă de Bohotin Demi-Sec 2024,
- Colocviu Vibe Fetească Neagră Brut 2021.
Who Were the Top Winners?
The most awarded producers were:
- Murfatlar Vinul (with 2 Grand Golds, 1 Gold, and 2 Silvers)
- Cramele Recaș and Domeniul Vlădoi (each with 3 Golds and 1 Silver)
- Cramele Cotnari (2 Golds and 2 Silvers)
Dobrogea was the region with the most awarded rosé wines – 3 Grand Golds, 10 Golds, and 13 Silvers – followed by Moldova, with 7 Golds and 4 Silvers. Among the awarded Romanian wines, 45 were still wines, 6 were sparkling, and 1 was fortified.
About the Rosé Session of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
This rosé wine session, part of the prestigious and influential Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, was held March 28–30, 2025, in Constanța, located in the Dobrogea wine region. It marked a historic first for Romanian wine, as this was the first time the CMB hosted one of its competitions in Romania.
Over three days, nearly 70 international judges blind-tasted rosé wines from around the world and discovered the incredible diversity of Dobrogea. A notable innovation this year was the significant presence of buyers from major international retail chains and shops among the jury, along with winemakers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine educators representing 19 nationalities.
In total, 1,250 rosé wines from 34 countries were judged – setting a new record for the CMB Rosé Session. It was also a record-breaking year for Romanian wines, with 144 entries, compared to 44 in the previous year.
About the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is a global benchmark in wine competitions. Its independence, strict standards, and tasting procedures ensure consumer trust, allowing them to purchase medal-winning wines with full confidence.
The CMB rules follow the regulations of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which caps the number of medals at 30% of total entries. Founded in 1994 in Brussels, Belgium, the competition became an itinerant event after 20 editions, hosted by some of the world’s most iconic wine regions. Since 2020, the CMB has been split into multiple sessions dedicated to white and red wines, rosés, sparkling wines, and sweet and fortified wines.
📷 Photo source: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
