On Tuesday, May 26, we were delighted to host at The Wine Hub (the tasting venue of the association “Winemakers of North Greece”), journalists and representatives from local and national media in order to introduce them to the best wines and spirits from this year’s “Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy”.During a seated wine tasting accompanied by fine delicacies, our guests tasted 19 of the 21 ...

746 wines and 49 spirits are the winners of the 26th edition of the "Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy"! An amazing event orchestrated by Master of Wine Konstantinos Lazarakis in his role as President of the Competition. By his side, a panel of 30 distinguished personalities on the judging committee who tasted and evaluated a total of 1,045 samples, including 974 wines and 71 spirits, as well...

We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 Essay Competition!This year’s topic, “Should Greek wine producers prioritize on-trade or off-trade listings in your local market? Which strategic tools would you use?”, inspired many insightful and well-researched essays.Congratulations to Manuela Prieth, whose essay stood out for its clarity, strategic thinking, and depth of analysis.As part of th...

The “Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy” competition is delighted to announce its 26th edition, which will take place on 25, 26, and 27 February 2026 in Thessaloniki. The competition, which began its journey in 1999, is addressed to Greek and Cypriot winemakers and distillers, consistently aiming at the qualitative development of their products and their promotion both in Greece and abroad. More...

Essay CompetitionOpen to Master of Wine Students and holders of the Advanced Certificate of the Court of Master Sommeliers based in Europe.Topic: Should Greek wine producers prioritize on-trade or off-trade listings in your local market?Which strategic tools would you use for the sector you have chosen?The Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy (TIWC) announces an international essay competition ope...

We are thrilled to announce the six (6) Associate Judges selected for the 26th edition of the THESSALONIKI WINE & SPIRITS TROPHY which will take place on February 25, 26, and 27 2026, in Thessaloniki.For the wine competition section: Andreas Bjørnstad, Wine Portfolio Key Account Manager & MW Student Apurva Gawande, Wine Professional & Educator, DipWSET Konstantina Douni, Certified...

The "Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy" invites young wine-tasting professionals, to apply for participation as “Associate Judges” in the upcoming competition, taking place on February 25, 26 and 27, 2026 in Thessaloniki.An exceptional opportunity for winemakers, oenologists, sommeliers, and professionals working in hospitality, retail, trade or wineries to gain hands-on experience in wine and ...

What could a barrel-aged tsipouro, a kumquat gin, and an ouzo from Tyrnavos possibly have in common? They were all awarded at the Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy 2025, and on September 24th, 2025 they will be highlighted in a one-of-a-kind tasting event dedicated entirely to spirits! For the first time in Thessaloniki, guests will have the chance to taste, in a walkaround tasting, the gold-...

With great pleasure and a remarkable turnout from wine and spirit- lovers, the Gold Tasting “Best of the Best” took place on Wednesday, July 16, at The Wine Hub in Thessaloniki— a special event celebrating the top-awarded wines and spirits of the 25th Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy. In a warm and summery setting, guests were invited to explore 13 exceptional wines, each recognized as the fin...

This summer is set to sparkle with gold! On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, The Wine Hub in Thessaloniki opens its doors for the “Gold Tasting – Best of the Best”, a premier wine event dedicated to the award-winning wines and spirits of the Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy 2025, Greece’s leading wine and spirits competition. Join us for an open, walk-around tasting experience, where you’ll explore ...

Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy 2025, the only recognized wine and spirits competition held in Greece, successfully concluded its 25th edition. This landmark year underscored the competition’s enduring role in promoting quality, excellence, and export readiness within the Greek and Cypriot wine and spirits industries. Held between February 25 and 27, 2025, the competition recorded its highest...

If there is one institution in the Greek wine industry that has contributed more than any other in developing the quality of branded Greek wine, that is undoubtedly the Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy. First established in 1999, this competition, stronger than ever, has now reached its 25th edition. It enjoys the trust of the country's most active and significant wineries and the support of a...

We are thrilled to unveil the winners of this year’s Essay Competition, where participants explored the best strategies for promoting Greek wines in their national markets. The level of creativity, depth of research, and originality in the submissions was truly outstanding and this selected only 3. Congratulations to our winners: 1.Melania Battiston, Wine Director at Cornus Restaurant & hold...

We are thrilled to announce the six outstanding young wine-tasting professionals selected as Associate Judgesfor the 25th THESSALONIKI WINE & SPIRITS TROPHY from February 25 to 27, 2025, in Thessaloniki. 1. DIMITRIOS MAINOS - Oenologist 2.CHRISTINA KARADIMOU - Chemical Engineer 3.ANASTASIOS CHEIMARIOS - Head Sommelier 4. LOUKIA XINARI - Marketing Executive 5.DESPOINA LOLA - Chemical Engin...

The Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition cordially invites wine-tasting professionals, aged up to 35, to express their interest in participating as "Associate Judges" in the 22nd edition of the event, which will be held in Thessaloniki from February 25 to 27, 2025. This opportunity is designed for young professionals working in the wine sector (such as restaurant/hospitality, so...