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The World of Malvasia 2026
17th Edition The World of Malvasia
Entries are now open
The World of Malvasia — an international wine competition dedicated to the Malvasia grape variety, organized by Vinistra since 2009. The new edition will take place from 14th to 17th of April 2026.
We invite winemakers and Malvasia producers from around the world to join us and showcase their excellence at a competition that brings together international experts. Regsiter your samples on the link:
Terms and information
The World of Malvasia is an international wine competition open to producers from around the globe who make wines from any Malvasia variety, in accordance with the definitions of the International Code of Oenological Practices (OIV).
All submitted wines must be bottled, ready for commercial sale, and must bear the country of origin where the grapes were grown and the wine was produced.
Samples must be delivered as 4 bottles from the same batch, volume 0.75 L, or for special wines (dessert, liqueur, and aromatized wines) 6 bottles from the same batch, volume 0.5 L or 0.375 L.
Important dates
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Entry deadline: March 18, 2026
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Samples drop off: March 18–21, 2026, address: Lindarska cesta 1, Pazin
Send your samples by post to: Udruga Vinistra, Istarskog razvoda 1, Poreč
Or, bring your samples to: Wine Paris - 9th – 11th of February 2026 • Hall 4, Stand B103 / ProWein • 15th – 17th of March 2026 • Hall 3, Stand C50
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Wine competition: April 14–17, 2026
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Results announcement: Friday, April 24, 2026, on www.vinistra.hr
Entry Fee
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Participants from Croatia: €80 + VAT per sample
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Participants from outside Croatia: €100 per sample
Download the World of Malvasia flyer and competition regulations: