Three groundbreaking categories shake up the 13th Brazil Wine Challenge: orange wines, low-alcohol, and dealcoholized options debut with OIV backing, drawing global wineries until April 17.
Global novelties in South America’s top contest
The Brazil Wine Challenge, hosted by the Brazilian Association of Enology (ABE), opens online entries until April 17. Endorsed by OIV and the American Association of Enologists, it features 19 categories total.
These additions tap into worldwide shifts toward lighter drinks. Orange wines, dealcoholized beverages, and reduced-alcohol vintages meet rising demand for fresh profiles.
The Brazil Wine Challenge has solidified as a technical and strategic showcase for wines from diverse origins.
ABE President Mário Lucas Ieggli praises the event. Following 2024 records, he anticipates even broader international turnout.
Tastings and historic benchmarks
Tastings run June 16-18 at Bento Gonçalves Business Center. An international jury assesses entries. Results drop June 19.
Last year’s 12th edition set records: 1,037 samples from 14 countries, judged by 85 experts from seven nations. It awarded 322 medals, including 26 Grand Gold.
Winning wineries hailed from Germany, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, USA, Georgia, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, and Uruguay.
The 19 competing categories
Non-Aromatic White Wine, Aromatic White Wine, Rosé Wine, Red Wine, Orange Wine (new), Natural Still White Sparkling, Natural Still Rosé Sparkling, Natural Still Red Sparkling, Natural White Sparkling, Natural Rosé Sparkling, Natural Red Sparkling, Carbonated Wine, Naturally Sweet Wine, Under Veil of Yeast, Liqueur Wine, Mistela, Wine Distillate, Dealcoholized Beverage (new), Reduced-Alcohol Wine (new).
Details
Entries: until April 17
Tastings: June 16-18
Results release: June 19
Rules and entries: www.brazilwinechallenge.com.br
Photo: JEFERSON SOLDI
