Ecco i risultati della wine competition tra le più dure e prestigiose al mondo, The Decanter World Wine Awards.
Migliaia di vini da tutto il mondo si sono sottoposti al giudizio della giuria composta dai massimi esperti di vino, 219, di 27 nazioni, ta cui 75 Master of Wine, 13 Master Sommelier, che si è riunita lo scorso aprile. Si sono degustati 14.362 vini da 52 Paesi. Il concorso festeggia il decimo anniversario con 9873 vini medagliati, con 229 ori, 1.665 medaglie d'argento e 4.165 medaglie di bronzo. I Regional Trophy assegnati sono stati 156, la Francia ne ha conquistati di più, 29, l'Italia la segue con 15.
È cresciuto ancora il numero di campioni in gara rispetto alla precedente edizione. La percentuale maggiore proveniente dalla Spagna, ben 1616 vini. Molti i vini Australiani, 1104, dal Sud Africa 842. So banco della giuria anche la Cina, con 49 vini.
Ecco le medaglie:
Alambrado Gran Selección Malbec 2012
Mendoza, Argentina
All Saints Estate Grand Rutherglen Muscat NV
Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia
All Saints Estate Rare Muscat NV
Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia
Allende Aurus 2008
Rioja, Spain
Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Amyndeon, Florina, Greece
Alves de Sousa 2009
Vintage, Port, Portugal
Andreas Shiraz 2010
Wellington, South Africa
Andresen 2000
Colheita, Port, Portugal
Angove Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvédre 2012
Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Ara Select Blocks Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Marlborough, New Zealand
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
Southern Valleys, Marlborough, New Zealand
Bacalhôa Moscatel Roxo 2001
Setúbal, Portugal
Baglio di Pianetto Cembali Nero d'Avola 2007
Sicily, Italy
Barbadillo Medium, Aged 30 Years NV
Sweet Oloroso, Sherry, Spain
Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio 2010
Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Bay Of Fires Riesling 2012
Tasmania, Australia
Beyerskloof Faith 2009
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bodega Inurrieta Laderas de Inurrieta 2010
Navarra, Spain
Bodegas Luis Cañas Hiru 3 Racimos 2007
Rioja, Spain
Bodegas Olarra Cerro Añon 2008
Rioja Reserva, Spain
Bodegas Rodero Carmelo 2010
Ribera Del Duero Crianza, Spain
Borgogno Francesco Vigneti Brunate 2008
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2009
Walker Bay, South Africa
Bouchard Finlayson Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2010
Hemel-en-aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa
Brancott Estate Letter Series Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Brancott Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
Ca' de' Rocchi La Bastia 2009
Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Calyptra Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2009
Machalí, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Camigliano 2008
Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Campos de Sueños Verdejo 2011
Rueda, Spain
Cantina di Montalcino 2006
Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
Cantina Tudernum Fidenzio 2007
Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria, Italy
Casa Agrícola Alexandre Relvas Montinho São Miguel 2012
Alentejano, Portugal
Casa Ermelinda Freitas Superior 2003
Moscatel De Setúbal, Portugal
Castello d'Albola Acciaiolo 2009
Tuscany, Italy
Castello del Terriccio 2006
Tuscany, Italy
Castello di Bossi Corbaia 2008
Tuscany, Italy
Castelnau Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Brut 2002
Champagne, France
Cave de Labastide Château Bournet 2010
Gaillac, Southwest France, France
Cennatoio Etrusco 2008
Tuscany, Italy
Chapel Down Chardonnnay Reserve 2010
Kent, United Kingdom
Chapel Down Rosé Brut NV
Kent, United Kingdom
Chapel Hill Shiraz 2010
Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésime 2000
Champagne, France
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV
Champagne, France
Château de Léoube Secret de Léoube 2012
Côtes De Provence, Provence, France
Château Dereszla Aszú 2007
Tokaji 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj-hegyalja, Hungary
Château Dereszla Aszú 2007
Tokaji 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj-hegyalja, Hungary
Château Destieux 2010
Saint-emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Château Lamartine Expression 2009
Cahors, Southwest France, France
Château Pierre-Bise Les Rouannières 2011
Coteaux Du Layon Beaulieu, Loire, France
Château Pineraie L'Authentique 2011
Cahors, Southwest France, France
Château Rousseau De Sipian 2010
Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Château Sainte Roseline Cuvée Lampe de Méduse 2012
Côtes De Provence, Provence, France
Château Vieux Maillet 2010
Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Château Vignelaure La Source 2012
Coteaux D'aix-en-provence, Provence, France
Chessa Cagnulari 2010
Isola Dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy
Cipriana San Martino 2010
Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Cirro Pinot Noir 2010
Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
Cirro Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
Cirrus Syrah 2010
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Clavesana 2012
Dolcetto Di Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2011
Marlborough, New Zealand
Colomé Estate Malbec 2011
Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina
Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile
Constantia Glen Two 2011
Constantia, South Africa
Conti di San Bonifacio Docet 2010
Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Croft 1994
Vintage, Port, Portugal
Da Vinci Collezione Speciale 2007
Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Dandelion Vineyards Wonderland Riesling 2012
Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia
Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2009
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Domaine Berthelemot Clos des Mouches 2011
Beaune 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Domaine Bousquet Malbec Reserve 2012
Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina
Domaine de la Vallongue Garrigues 2011
Coteaux D'aix En Provence, Provence, France
Domaine De Riaux 2012
Pouilly-fumé, Loire, France
Domaine Gerovassiliou Viognier 2012
Epanomi, Macedonia, Greece
Domaine Weinbach Cuvée Sainte Catherine Riesling 2010
Alsace, France
Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Altenbourg 2010
Alsace, France
Dominio Del Plata Crios Malbec 2012
Mendoza, Argentina
Dow's 1985
Vintage, Port, Portugal
Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten 2011
Mosel, Germany
Evoi Reserve Chardonnay 2011
Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
Fernando de Castilla Antique NV
Amontillado, Sherry, Spain
Fielding Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2010
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Flametree S.R.S. Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
Flechas De Los Andes Gran Malbec 2010
Mendoza, Argentina
Fonseca 1985
Vintage, Port, Portugal
Fonseca Terra Prima NV
Reserve, Port, Portugal
Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz 2010
Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
François & Fils 2011
Côte Rotie, Rhône, France
Franco Serra 2006
Barolo Riserva, Piedmont, Italy
Gaia Thalassitis 2012
Santorini, Aegean Islands, Greece
Gérard Bertrand Château La Sauvageonne Cuvée Les Ruffes 2011
Coteaux Du Languedoc Terrasses Du Larzac, Languedoc-roussillon, France
Gordon Estate Six 2010
Columbia Valley, Washington State, Usa
Graham's 1983
Vintage, Port, Portugal
Gramona Imperial, Gran Reserva 2007
Cava, Spain
Grant Burge 10 Year Old Tawny NV
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Hardys Eileen Hardy Pinot Noir 2010
Tasmania, Australia
Hardys Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
South Eastern Australia, Australia
Hartenberg Shiraz 2009
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Heemskerk Chardonnay 2011
Coal River Valley, Tasmania, Australia
Henriques & Henriques 20 Year Old NV
Madeira, Portugal
Henriques & Henriques 20 Years Old NV
Terrantez, Madeira, Portugal
Henriques & Henriques Single Harvest 2000
Bual, Madeira, Portugal
Herbert Beaufort Marks & Spencer Carte Or NV
Champagne, France
Hidden Bench Felseck Vineyard Riesling 2011
Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada
Hidden Bench Riesling 2011
Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada
Hush Heath Estate Balfour Brut Rosé 2010
Kent, United Kingdom
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Riesling Icewine 2008
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Jacquart Rosé NV
Champagne, France
Joie Farm En Famille” Reserve Chardonnay 2011
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2011
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Jordan Cobblers Hill 2009
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2011
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Julicher Pinot Noir 2010
Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Karl Pfaffmann Riesling 2011
Pfalz, Germany
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2007
Constantia, South Africa
Kopke 1957
Colheita, Port, Portugal
Ktima Biblia Chora Ovilos 2012
Pangeon, Macedonia, Greece
KWV Classic Cape Tawny NV
Western Cape, South Africa
KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2011
Western Cape, South Africa
KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2011
Coastal Region, South Africa
La Chablisienne La Pierrelée 2011
Chablis, Burgundy, France
La Clémence 2010
Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
La Rioja Alta 904 2001
Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain
La Riojana Tilimuqui Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Bonarda 2012
Famatina Valley, La Rioja, Argentina
La Vicalanda 2005
Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain
Lanson Noble Cuvée Brut 2000
Champagne, France
LaSelva Prima Causa 2010
Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Leacock's 1969
Madeira, Portugal
Leasingham Classic Clare Riesling 2008
Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
Leitz Rüdesheimer Rosengarten Riesling 2012
Rheingau, Germany
Les Jamelles Brut NV
Vin De France, France
Les Pionniers Vintage Brut 2004
Champagne, France
Leyda Reserva Syrah 2011
Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile
Lomond Cat's Tail Syrah 2011
Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Lourensford Noble Late Harvest 2009
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Malatinszky Noblesse Cabernet Franc 2008
Villány, Dél-pannónia, Hungary
Manny O. Cuvée Celebrus NV
Blanquette De Limoux, Languedoc-roussillon, France
Marks & Spencer 2007
Vintage, Port, Portugal
Marramiero Altare 2010
Trebbiano D'abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Martin Waßmer Dottinger Castellberg Pinot Noir 2010
Markgräflerland, Baden, Germany
Massolino Parussi 2009
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Matua Valley Estate Series Paretai Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Marlborough, New Zealand
Mayu Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Elqui Valley, Chile
McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2006
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Mcpherson Chapter Three Shiraz 2012
Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia
Moët & Chandon Rosé 2004
Champagne, France
Monteverro Terra di Monteverro 2009
Tuscany, Italy
Morris Old Premium Rare Liqueur Muscat NV
Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia
Morris Old Premium Rare Liqueur Tokay NV
Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia
Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Shiraz 2010
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Nico Van Der Merwe Syrah 2007
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Ostler Caroline's Pinot Noir 2010
Waitaki Valley, New Zealand
Palmer & Co Blanc de Blancs Brut 2007
Champagne, France
Palmer & Co Brut Millésimé 2004
Champagne, France
Palmer & Co Brut Réserve NV
Champagne, France
Pasico Old Vine Monastrell-Shiraz 2012
Jumilla, Spain
Patrizi 2008
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Peccavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
Peter Lehmann Margaret Semillon 2008
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Pico Maccario Lavignone 2012
Barbera D'asti, Piedmont, Italy
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Cuvée Rare Millésimée 2002
Champagne, France
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec NV
Champagne, France
Plaisir de Merle Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Western Cape, South Africa
Poderi di Ghiaccioforte Estatatura 2008
Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Pol Roger Pure Brut Nature NV
Champagne, France
Pommery Brut Royal NV
Champagne, France
Prus Renski Rizling 2011
Bela Krajina, Posavje, Slovenia
Ptujska Klet Pullus Rumeni Muškat 2011
Štajerska, Podravje, Slovenia
Ptujska Klet Pullus Sauvignon 2012
Štajerska Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia
Quails' Gate Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2010
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Quintay Q Syrah 2011
Casablanca Valley, Chile
Riverby Estate Chardonnay 2009
Marlborough, New Zealand
Rockburn Pinot Noir 2011
Central Otago, New Zealand
Royal Tokaji Furmint Dülöválogatás 2011
Tokaj-hegyalja, Hungary
Rustenberg Buzzard Kloof Syrah 2010
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Rustenberg Straw Wine 2011
Coastal Region, South Africa
Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Bottle Aged Semillon 2006
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Saronsberg Shiraz 2011
Tulbagh, South Africa
Secano Paico Vineyard Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile
Secret Spot Casco VII 40 Years NV
Moscatel Do Douro, Portugal
See Ya Later Ranch Riesling 2011
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Siddùra Maìa 2011
Vermentino Di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
Sordo Rocche Di Castiglione 2008
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Spier Creative Block 3 2010
Coastal Region, South Africa
Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2011
Marlborough, New Zealand
St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2010
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
St.Urbans-Hof Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling 2011
Mosel, Germany
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Napa Valley, California, Usa
Stanton & Killeen Classic Topaque 12 Year NV
Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia
Stelios Kechris Domaine The Tear Of The Pine 2012
Thessaloniki-retsina, Macedonia, Greece
Sumaridge Chardonnay 2010
Upper Hemel-en-aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa
Suvla Sur 2010
Gallipoli Penninsula, Thrace-marmara, Turkey
Szent Tamás 3909 Late Harvest 2011
Tokaj-hegyalja, Hungary
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2005
Champagne, France
Taittinger Comtes De Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002
Champagne, France
Taylor's 1985
Vintage, Port, Portugal
Tesco Finest 2011
Douro, Portugal
The Colonial Estate In Exile Shiraz Cabernet 2010
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Tierras de Cair 2008
Ribera Del Duero Reserva, Spain
Tintonegro 1955 Vineyard La Consulta Malbec 2011
Mendoza, Argentina
Tobía Selección 2009
Rioja Crianza, Spain
Torelló 225 Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2009
Cava, Spain
Torreon De Paredes Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Rengo, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Uitkyk Carlonet Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Simonsberg-stellenbosch, South Africa
Viña Casa Silva Doña Dominga Carmenère 2012
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Viña Cono Sur Single Vineyard Block 25 Syrah La Palma 2011
San Antonio, Chile
Viña Dos Andes Veranda Pinot Noir 2012
Bío Bío Valley, Chile
Viña Falernia Donna Maria Syrah 2010
Limari Valley, Chile
Viña Falernia Syrah Reserva 2010
Elqui Valley, Chile
Viña Pomal Alto de la Caseta 2008
Rioja, Spain
Vieira de Sousa 2008
Late Bottled Vintage, Port, Portugal
Vignano Il Primo 2007
Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
Vignerons de Bel Air Grande Cadole 2012
Côteaux Bourguignons, Burgundy, France
Villa Sandahl Magic Rain 2011
Badacsony, Balaton, Hungary
Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc I 2011
Deidesheim, Pfalz, Germany
Vynfields Reserve Pinot Noir 2011
Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Waimea Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Waimea Plains, Nelson, New Zealand
Waitrose Special Reserve 2004
Champagne, France
Weingut Künstler Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland 2011
Rheingau, Germany
Wildekrans Pinotage Barrel Select Reserve 2010
Bot River, Walker Bay, South Africa
Winzer Sommerach Katzenkopf Riesling 2010
Franken, Germany
Winzer Sommerach Weißer Burgunder 2010
Franken, Germany
Ysios 2007
Rioja Reserva, Spain
Ysios Edición Limitada 2007
Rioja Reserva, Spain
Zenato Sergio Zenato 2010
Lugana, Veneto, Italy
Zonnebloem Lauréat 2010
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Zorzal Gran Terroir Malbec 2010
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina