Macedonian Wines in the Global Spotlight

Analysis of the Awards at Four Prestigious Wine Competitions in 2025

CMB 2025 - Yinchuan - China | Marjan Močivnik©

The 2025 wine season once again confirmed the rising reputation of Macedonian wines on the international stage. At four of the world’s most respected competitions--Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), Mundus Vini, and the Balkan International Wine Competition (BIWC)—Macedonian wineries achieved impressive success, earning a place among the world’s most distinguished producers.


What sets this year apart is not only the number of awards but also the high ratings achieved. Only wines evaluated with 90 or more points (Club 90+) were taken into account, a level that signals character, terroir expression, and consistency of style. Considering the maximum score of 100 points, the results are particularly remarkable.


Key Achievements

• 21 Macedonian wineries together won 83 awards for 66 different wines in the 90+ club.
• Several wines confirmed their excellence by achieving high scores across multiple competitions.
• Out of the 66 wines: 51 are red, 13 white, 1 rosé, and 1 sparkling, showing the clear dominance of reds, especially Vranec.
  
  
  

Club 94+
The Elite Wines from this year’s cohort, 11 wineries produced 15 wines that scored 94 points or higher (Club 94+), the level considered true international excellence.

• 12 red wines and 3 white wines make up this distinguished group.
• Vranec leads the way with 9 wines in the 94+ category, while Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Merlot each contributed one wine.
• The 3 whites in this elite group come from Temjanika, Graševina, and Chardonnay.
  
  
  

Top 5 Performing Wineries in 2025 (90+ Club):

1. Tikveš Winery – 19 awards
2. Château Kamnik – 10 awards
3. Bovin Winery – 8 awards
4. Stobi Winery – 7 awards
5. Monteko Winery (debutant) – 6 awards
   
   
   

The Pinnacle
Wines Rated 95 Points
The highest rating achieved at the four competitions was 95 points, a score shared by three outstanding expressions of Vranec:

• Château Kamnik Terroir Vranec Grand Reserva 2021
• Brzanov Artisan Winery Elixir Vranec 2012
• Kuvin Milo Vranec Barrique 2015

These wines embody the full potential of Vranec as Macedonia’s flagship red grape, capable of delivering depth, elegance, and longevity on the global stage.

Looking Ahead 
Taste of Awards 2025 
All awarded wines will be presented at the exclusive “Taste of Awards 2025” tasting event, scheduled for October 3, 2025. This showcase will offer professionals and wine lovers the opportunity to experience first-hand the remarkable diversity and quality that Macedonian wineries bring to the world of wine.

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