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.
Winners of the 2025 Open Balkan Wine Trophy:
NATIONAL TROPHY: SERBIA
Krunski dokaz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Despotika Winery • Serbia
NATIONAL TROPHY: NORTH MACEDONIA
Lepovo Chardonnay 2023
Tikveš Chateux & Domains • North Macedonia
NATIONAL TROPHY: ALBANIA
Kabernelo Rezerva Cuvee 2019
Kantina Faba • Albania
BEST WHITE WINE
Chardonnay Signum 2023
Frug Winery • Serbia
BEST RED WINE
Rodoslov Grand Reserve 2019
Aleksandrović Winery • Serbia
BEST INDIGENOUS WHITE WINE
Grašac Zaravan 2023
Vinčić Winery • Serbia
BEST INDIGENOUS RED WINE
Kratoshija 2021
Chateau Kamnik • North Macedonia
BEST ROSE WINE
Estia Shesh i Zi 2024
Kantina Arianti • Albania
BEST ORANGE WINE
Tri Morave White Reserve 2021
Temet Winery • Serbia
BEST FORTIFIED WINE
Biser Bermet Crveni 2024
Verus Kiš Winery • Serbia
BEST SWEET WINE
Orean Traminac 2023
Imperator Winery • Serbia
BEST SPARKLING WINE
The Blanc de Blancs 2023
The Spakling Winery • Serbia