5StarWines Releases 10th Edition Featuring Top Italian Wines
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VERONA, Italy, Sept. 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- 5StarWines, the annual wine selection organized by Veronafiere, has released its 10th edition, featuring the top-scoring wines from the prestigious 5StarWines selection event. The guide, now available in both digital and paperback formats, highlights 636 wines that scored at least 90 points out of 100 during the three-day blind tasting event held in April 2026.
The 2026 edition of 5StarWines saw a total of 2,000 wines submitted for evaluation. After rigorous blind tastings by a panel of 49 international judges, including 25 recent graduates of the Vinitaly International Academy, 636 wines were selected to be included in the guide. Wines that scored between 85 and 89 points received an official certificate of participation in digital format.
The guide is now accessible on the official website of the event at https://www.vinitaly.com/en/awards/5starwines-the-book/selected-wines/ and can be purchased on Amazon in paperback form at https://www.amazon.it/5StarWines-Book-2027-Veronafiere/dp/8894315398/ref=zg_bsnr_g_508822031_d_sccl_18/000-0000000-0000000?psc=1.
The judging panel, led by five General Chairs, Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW, Bernard Burtschy PhD, Daniele Cernilli, Robert Joseph, and Andrea Lonardi MW, ensured the high credibility and international relevance of the selection.
Selected wineries benefit from a comprehensive suite of promotional activities. Throughout the year, these wineries receive direct updates and invitations to participate in events such as international roadshows, Vinitaly International Academy courses in Italy and abroad, and the wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum. Additionally, wineries are actively involved in promotional opportunities that include the publication of selected wines across major social media platforms, official diplomas, digital badges, and stickers for bottles, as well as podcast interviews.
The 2026 edition of 5StarWines also recognized the best among the selected wines with seven prestigious Trophies. Tenuta Gottardi claimed a striking double win, taking home both the 'Winery of the Year, Grand Vinitaly' and 'Best Italian Wine, Banco BPM' trophies for its Trento Doc Extra Brut Riserva POSAD'OR 2017, which scored an impressive 98 points. Other category-specific honors were awarded for Best White Wine (Malavasi, Lugana Doc Camilla 2025, 97 points), Best Rosé Wine (Al-Cantàra Soc. Agr. Srl, Etna Doc Rosato Amuri di Fimmina e Amuri di Matri 2024, 93 points), Best Red Wine (Valle dell'Acate, Vittoria Doc Frappato Vino Biologico 2024, 96 points), Best Charmat Method Sparkling Wine (La Tordera, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Di Cartizze Docg Spumante Dry 2025, 96 points), Best Traditional Method Sparkling Wine (Tenuta Gottardi, Trento Doc Extra Brut Riserva POSAD'OR 2017, 98 points), and Best Sweet Wine (Possa, Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà Dop Underwater 2019, 96 points).
The guide serves as a valuable tool for both promotional and commercial purposes, introducing international buyers and wine enthusiasts to new wine products of great value. It guarantees wine quality and maintains and certifies their value at an international level.