The first warm days of spring bring good news for Romanian wine! The spring edition of the prestigious Mundus Vini competition, held last week, has announced its winners, and Romania proudly boasts a total of 96 medals, including one Grand Gold Medal and 44 Gold Medals. This marks a stronger start to the year compared to 2024, when Romanian wine won a total of 71 distinctions, including 46 Gold Medals.
Romania at Mundus Vini 2025: How many medals, and which wines were awarded?
The most medals were won by Vintruvian Estate, whose four wineries secured 8 Gold Medals and 5 Silver Medals, and by Crama Gîrboiu ,which, with 9 Gold Medals and 4 Silver Medals, was named "Best Producer Romania" for the third consecutive year. Liliac (amb Wine Company) won the only Grand Gold Medal and the title "Best of Show Noble Sweet" with Nectar of Transylvania, the already famous sweet Muscat Ottonel produced using the Schilfwein method, which has strengthened the winery’s reputation since its early years.
Other special awards included:
- Crama Gîrboiu – 2018 Constantin 60 Anniversary Edition – Best of Show Romania Red
- Cramele Recaș – Sole Chardonnay – Best of Show Romania White
- La Cetate Cabernet Sauvignon – Best of Show Romania Red in Retail Markets
"The most personal surprise is that, after four years, Crama Gîrboiu has once again secured the ‘Best of Show Romania Red’ distinction, proving once more the excellence of our wines. (…) We believed wholeheartedly in this wine (Constantin 60) and can confidently say that every bottle truly carries a part of our winery’s heart," stated Crama Gîrboiu in a press release – the only one received so far from producers. We encourage all wineries once again to communicate as much as possible, especially when they have great achievements to be proud of.
Romania shines at Mundus Vini! Congratulations to the winners!
First and foremost, the number of medals won by each winery does not necessarily reflect the overall quality of that producer’s wine, but it does guarantee the excellence of the batches tasted by experts. Every winery has its own strategies and priorities – some focus solely on wine competitions in Asia, others on North American markets. Some have faced difficult harvests, others have had to cut their marketing budgets. Some are experimenting with new wines or approaches, while others seek confirmation of consistent quality.
As a result, each winery submits a varying number of samples for evaluation in different competitions, with proportional chances of earning distinctions. However, together, they shape the global image of Romanian wine.
What truly matters is that Romanian wine has had a strong start to the year, the number of medals has increased compared to last year, we have newly awarded producers and newly launched wines that have been highly rated (Crama Olterra, won Gold for Luturi Negru de Drăgășani and Silver for Scoarțe Crâmpoșie Selecționată), and we have Gold Medals for highly accessible wines (Vinul Cavalerului Fetească Neagră, for example) as well as continued confirmation of excellence for exclusive wines like Constantin.
Medal Rankings by Producer
That being said, broken down by producer, the medal tally is as follows:
- Crama Gîrboiu – 13 (9 Gold, 4 Silver),
- Vintruvian Estates – 13 (8 Gold, 5 Silver), with 5 medals won by Crama DeMatei, 2 by Olterra, 2 by Crama Histria and 4 by Viticola Sarica Niculițel),
- Cramele Recaș – 11 (5 Gold, 6 Silver),
- Crama Ceptura – 7 (5 Gold, 2 Silver),
- Rasova – 6 (3 Gold, 3 Silver),
- Crama Oprișor – 5 (all Gold medals!),
- Averești Estates– 4 (2 Gold, 2 Silver),
- Jidvei – 4 (1 Gold, 3 Silver),
- HB Wine – 4 (1 Gold, 3 Silver),
- Domeniile Sâmburești – 3 (3 Gold),
- Domeniile Alexandrion Rhein 1892 – 3 (2 Gold, 1 Silver),
- Corcova – 3 (1 Gold, 2 Silver),
- DFR – Domeniile Franco-Române – 3 (3 Silver),
- Crama Hermeziu – 3 (1 Gold, 2 Silver),
- Navigo – (2 Gold),
- Liliac – 2 (1 Grand Gold Medal and 1 Silver Medal),
- SERVE – 2 (1 Gold, 1 Silver),
- Davino – 3 (2 Gold, 1 Silver),
- Strunga Winery – 2 (1 Gold, 1 Silver),
- Vinarte, 1 (1 Gold Medal),
- Valea Ascunsă – 1 (1 Silver Medal).
Full list of award-winning Romanian wines at Mundus Vini, Spring 2025
For those who wish to taste the wines that impressed the Mundus Vini jury, here is the full list:
- Liliac: Nectar of Transylvania – Great Gold Medal and Best of Show Romania noble sweet, 2023 Private Selection Pinot Noir – silver
- Crama Oprișor: La Cetate Merlot 2019, Stil de Oprișor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, La Cetate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Crama Oprișor Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 („red label”) and Crama Oprișor Fetească Neagră 2020 (all Gold Medals)
- Crama Ceptura: Gold: Cervus Magnus Monte Rose 2024, Cervus Magnus Monte Fetească Neagră 2023, Cervus Magnus Monte Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Cervus Magnus Monte Merlot 2021, Cervus Magnus Monte Syrah 2022, Silver – 2024 Magnus Monte Fetească Regala și 2024 Cervus Magnus Monte Sauvignon Blanc
- Vinarte: Prince Mircea Negru de Drăgășani 2022 – Gold
- Domeniile Alexandrion Rhein 1892: Gold – Byzantium Blanc 2023, Hyperion Exclusive Shiraz 2019, Silver – Byzantium Rose 2023
- Domeniile Averești: Gold – Fetească Neagră Diamond Selection Dry 2022, Busuioacă Blanc de Rose Diamond Selection Dry 2024, Silver – Busuioacă de Averești Diamond Selection Dry 2024, Zghihara de Averești Diamond Selection Dry 202
- DFR – Domeniile Franco-Române: Silver – Arrogance Red, Arrogance White 2023, Heritage 2020
- HB Wine: Gold – Rupes Nobilis Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Silver: Rupes Nobilis Merlot, 2023, Rupes Nobilis Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Grand Reserve Cuvée Bordignon 2023
- Crama Strunga: Gold – Chardonnay 2023, Silver – Fain Cuvee 2023
- Rasova: Gold – Aripi Alb 2023, Imperfect red 2019, Aripi Syrah 2020, Silver – Sur Mer Pinot Noir 2021, Imperfect red 2021, Aripi red 2021
- Domeniile Sâmburești: Gold – Carpathia Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Chateau Valvis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Silver – Chateau Valvis Rose
- Crama Hermeziu: Gold – C’est soir Wine semidry rose Traminer 2024, Hermeziu te Ispitește Semidry white Traminer 2024, Silver – C’est Soir Wine dry rose Busuioacă de Bohotin 2024
- Cramele Recaș: Gold – Sole Chardonnay 2024, Blueprint Pinot Noir 2024, Solo Quinta 2023, Cuvee Uberland 2021, Silver: Castel Huniade Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Explicit Fetească Neagră 2023, Sânziana Chardonnay 2023, Călușari Reserva Red 2023, Blickfang Rose 2024, Sânziana Pinot Grigio Rose 2024, Explicit Rose 2024
- Jidvei: Gold – Jidvei Extra Dry, Silver – Owners Choice Ana Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Pinot Noir Red 2021, Traminer CIB 2019
- Crama Gîrboiu: Gold – Bacanta Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique 2019, Bacanta Reserva 2020, Constantin 60 Ediție Aniversară 2018, Magma Selected Dried Berries 2019, Petite Helena Premium White Blend 2023, Bacanta Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2023, Bacanta Fetească Neagră Barrique 2017, Bacanta Chardonnay Barrique 2017, Silver – Bacanta Special Edition Traminer Roz 2024, Constantin Premium Red blend 2017, Bacanta Șarbă Barrique 2023, Bacanta Chardonnay Barrique 2017
- Navigo: Gold – Navigo Siaj Roze 2024, 2023 Navigo Siaj Merlot 2023
- Valea Ascunsă: Silver – Valea Ascunsă Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2022
- Corcova: Gold – Corcova Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot/… 2020, Corcova Chardonnay Reserve 2021, Silver – Corcova Fetească neagră 2021
- SERVE: Gold – Vinul Cavalerului Fetească neagră, Silver – Terra Romania Millenium Red
- Davino: Gold – Domaine Ceptura Rouge 2019, Iacob Red 2020, Silver – Davino Blanc 2023
- Vintruvian Estates: Gold – Rosturi red 2022, Migala red 2020, Prince Matei 2019, Luturi Negru de Drăgășani 2022, Caii De La Letea Princeps Rezerva Aligote 2021, Epiphanie 2019, Nikolaos 2023, Ammos, Silver – Migala Rose 2024, Caii de la Letea Volumul II Rosé 2024, Caii de la Letea Volumul II Aligote 2024, Scoarțe Crâmpoșie Selecționată 2023, Patima Tămâioasă Românească 2023
Romania’s success at Mundus Vini 2025 confirms the country’s ascending trajectory in the global wine industry. The increasing number of medals, the diversity of awarded wineries, and the international recognition of newly launched wines are clear signs of market maturity and an increasingly competitive quality. These distinctions not only bring Romanian wine into the spotlight but also strengthen Romania’s position on the global map of quality wine. Congratulations to all the awarded producers, and best of luck in the future!
📷 Photo Source: Mundus Vini
