In the rankings of the “big” names in the world of wine, the top places see France, Spain and Italy competing year after year, but our country has made a splash in the most prestigious wine competition in the United Kingdom.
With Sublime labels that give timeless emotionsthe Boot has left its mark on the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 triumphing in multiple sectors. Now in its 22nd edition, the competition sees the participation of world-renowned experts in the tasting and evaluation of thousands of wines.
The judges reward excellent wines category by category, awarding 50 awards Best in Show117 Platinum643 Gold5,977 Silver and 8,016 Bronze.
The 6 best Italian wines in the Best in Show
There are 6 of the best Italian wines in the Best in Show and these are their names, vintage and producer:
Regional champion remains Piedmont, considered the “king of Italian wine” with Tuscany as its consort and its iconic Brunello di Montalcino. However, the Veneto with the traditional Amarone della Valpolicella and the Gewürztraminer from Alto Adige remain territorial expressions of undisputed value.
Lazio is also noteworthy with Bellone, an ancient native white grape variety grown particularly in the provinces of Rome and Latina. The Anthium Bellone 2023 was a surprise for everyone. It is the first time that the region has appeared in the Best in Show.
Platinum also for Italy
Even in the Platinum category, Italy plays its best cards, and wins with 18 bottles in the ranking. Among the winners there are also Ben Ryé, Passito di Pantelleria 2022 by Donnafugata, the Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva 2016 by Tenuta di Capezzana, the Cabochon Brut of Monte Rosa from Franciacorta.
Overall, Italy wins the third place in the ranking behind France and Spain with Piedmont with 20 medals overall. Registrations are already open for the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.
