VINOFED Prizes
World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits competitions
The VINOFED Prizes are awarded to the dry wines in the competition with the highest score in the white, rosé, red and sparkling categories.
At the 2026 edition, VINOFED awarded the following prizes:
The VINARIUM results have been published!
VINARIUM International Wine Contest, the largest international wine competition in Central and Eastern Europe, has reached its XXIII edition.
In 2026 the event took place from 28 – 31 May 2026 in Ploiești and was organized with the support of Prahova County Council & the Ținutul Vinului Association.
The XXIII edition of VINARIUM International Wine Contest takes place in Ploiești & Dealu Mare, between May 28–31, 2026. Organized under the patronage of OIV (International Organization of Vine and Wine) and VINOFED(International Federation of Major Wine Competitions), with the activity endorsed by UIOE(International Union of Oenologists) and with FIJEV(International Federation of Wine Journalists and Writers) as Partner, VINARIUM remains the largest event of its kind in the region.
VINARIUM consolidates its international status and continues the development of related projects
VINARIUM announces the consolidation of its international status by the endorsement of the competition by the International Union of Oenologists (UIO) for maximum rigor in wine evaluation. This validation strengthens VINARIUM’s position as a regional benchmark and credible platform for producers and consumers, alongside the patronage of OIV, the partnerships and recognitions already existing at international level from VINOFED, FIJEV and ADAR – Professional partner ab initio.
Romania consolidates an international benchmark in wine evaluation.
VINARIUM International Wine Contest, the most important international wine competition in Central and South-Eastern Europe, reaches its XXIII edition in 2026.
The competition will take place between May 28–31, 2026, reconfirming Romania’s role as a relevant validation-communication platform in the global wine industry.
The awards for the most expressive labels are offered by IPPU Packaging & KURZ Romania.
24 labels were selected by the tasting committees, and in the final round, Art Critic Adrian BUGA nominated the three winning labels and dedicating a specialized review to each of them.
During the XXII edition of VINARIUM International Wine Contest, which took place in Ploiești between May 22nd – 25th, 2025, the 8 judging panels chose each day of the competition several wines for the label competition – IPPU Packaging & Kurz Romania. They made a selection of the best visual presentations – packaging & labeling ensemble – in terms of aesthetics, support of the oenological message, the personality of the winery, plus the manner of production.
World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits competitions
The VINOFED Prizes are awarded to the dry wines in the competition with the highest score in the white, rosé, red and sparkling categories.
VINARIUM International Wine Contest is organized under the patronage of OIV (the International Organization of Vine and Wine) and VINOFED (the World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits competitions). It is the only competition in Romania that holds this status.
FIJEV (the International Federation of Wine and Spirit Journalist and Writers) is Partner of VINARIUM.
VINARIUM is the largest international wine competition in Central and Eastern Europe.
VINARIUM 2025 was held in Ploiești, România.
VINARIUM International Wine Contest announces: THE XXII EDITION (May 22nd – 25th, 2025) will take place in Ploiești.
1346 samples were received from 22 countries: South Africa, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Spain, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, Republic of Moldova, Macedonia, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine.
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