Bacchus 2025 Wine Competition

The international Bacchus wine competition, organized by the Spanish Union of Wine Tasters (Unión Española de Catadores), took place from March 31st to April 4th in Madrid, Spain.

The jury, made up of 90 experts from various countries, evaluated 1,698 wines from 18 nations in blind tastings.

Uruguayan wineries participated with the support of INAVI (Uruguayan Institute of Viticulture), with Verónica González Carli serving as the country’s ambassador. Uruguay brought home 2 Gold Medals and 3 Silver Medals.

From March 31st to April 4th, the Spanish Union of Wine Tasters hosted a new edition of Bacchus,Spain’s longest-running and most prestigious international wine competition. The event is recognized by VINOFED (World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits Competitions), the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine), and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture.

Uruguay was proudly represented by wineries from the regions of Montevideo, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, and Colonia. Their participation was supported by INAVI , with Verónica González Carli, founder and director of Wine Explorers Uruguay — acting as Bacchus’ chosen ambassador. She also formed part of the esteemed panel of judges.

The jury, composed of 90 professionals from around the world, blind-tasted 1,698 wines from 18 different countries.

Over the course of four intense days, participants not only engaged in tasting sessions but also enjoyed an immersive journey into the heart of Spanish culture. The program included outstanding masterclasses, lunches, and dinners hosted by some of Spain’s most prestigious wineries, where wine was the undisputed star.

Undoubtedly, it was an enriching event that brought together leading professionals from around the world — Masters of Wine, renowned sommeliers, acclaimed winemakers, specialized journalists, and major wine importers. All wines were evaluated strictly in blind tastings, ensuring a transparent competition in which awarded wines earned their medals solely on merit.

Bacchus has become the most important Ibero-American showcase in the world of wine, with countries like Mexico, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Portugal, Argentina, and Chile standing out among the top medal recipients.

Uruguay received awards for four wineries, achieving 2 Gold Medals and 3 Silver Medals.

Here is the full list of Uruguayan winners:

Medallas de Oro

Bodega Barras de Mahoma - Amadeus 2021

Bodega H. Stagnari - Tannat Viejo 2022

Medallas de Plata

Bodega Narbona: Luz de Luna 2022

Bodega Narbona: María 2023

Bodega Varela Zarranz: Tannat Barrica Abierta 2023

Congratulations to the wineries that represented our country and showed that Uruguayan wines are making a strong mark on the global stage.

A heartfelt thank you to INAVI for their invaluable support, and to the entire Bacchus team for yet another excellently organized edition of this prestigious competition, which once again turned Madrid into the wine capital of the world.

Cheers!

Photos: Courtesy of Bacchus

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