On the second day of the Wine Vision of the Open Balkans fair, the winners of the Wine Trophy were announced, confirming the exceptionality and diversity of the region’s wine and brandy scene.

The international jury composed of recognized wine experts, five of whom hold the title of Master of Wine, judged more than 880 labels according to the highest international standards. Along with wines from Serbia, North Macedonia, and Albania, this year, for the first time, wines from other Balkan countries were in the competition.

Complete list of winners:

NATIONAL TROPHY – SERBIA

Krunski dokaz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Winery Despotika, SERBIA

NATIONAL TROPHY – NORTH MACEDONIA

Lepovo Chardonnay 2023
Winery Tikveš, NORTH MACEDONIA

NATIONAL TROPHY  – ALBANIA

Kabernelo Rezerva Cuvee 2019
Kantina Faba, ALBANIA

BEST WHITE WINE

Chardonnay Signum 2023
Winery Frug, SERBIA

BEST RED WINE

Rodoslov Grand Reserve 2019
Winery Aleksandrović, SERBIA

BEST WHITE AUTOCHTONOUS

Grašac Zaravan 2023
Winery Vinčić, SERBIA

BEST RED AUTOCHTONOUS

Kratoshija 2021
Chateau Kamnik, NORTH MACEDONIA

BEST ROSE

Estia Shesh i Zi 2024
Kantina Arianti, ALBANIA

BEST ORANGE

Tri Morave Bela Rezerva 2021
Winery Temet, SERBIA

BEST FORTIFIED WINE

Biser Bermet Crveni 2024
Winery Verus Kiš, SERBIA

BEST SWEET WINE

Orean Traminac 2023
Winery Imperator, SERBIA

BEST SPARKLING

The – Blanc de Blanc 2023
The Spakling winery, SERBIA