10^th International Competition of the Best Sparkling Wines in the World

The 10^th international competition of the world’s best sparkling wines, Effervescents du Monde^® has just come to an end. Effervescents du Monde^® 2012 brought together 25 countries, making this competition one of the world’s top events for Sparkling wines. Over the course of three days, international experts tasted 660 Sparkling wines. Diversity and quality are the watchwords for the 2012 winners. Strict quality standards and optimal tasting conditions enabled the international judges to award 220 medals (56 Gold, 164 Silver) that are recognised as a reliable criterion for selection.

The Top 10 has a strong international diversity with among the world’s best sparkling wines 2012: Germany, South Africa, Belgium, Chile, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and France. Five "Champagnes" are in the Top 10. We also find three Alsace and Burgundy "Crémants". Belgium joined for the first time the Top 10.

2012 Awards:

More than 100 International expert judges

25 countries, 660 wines

220 medals: 56 Gold, 164 Silver

All the results are available on
www.effervescents-du-monde.com

10^th edition of Effervescents du Monde^® International interdisciplinary seminar "Champagnes and other sparkling of the world: Genesis, development and diversity"