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The World of Malvasia 2027

18th The World of Malvasia

The World of Malvasia is an international wine competition dedicated to the Malvasia grape variety, organized by Vinistra with the aim of promoting the quality, diversity and distinctive character of this wine variety. Bringing together producers and wine experts from Croatia and around the world, the competition highlights the potential of Malvasia wines, follows trends in their production and awards wines that stand out for their exceptional quality. Winning a medal or the special Best in Show award is a mark of excellence and international recognition among the world’s finest Malvasia wines. The next edition will take place in Poreč from 6 to 10 April 2027.

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.

Entry Fee

  • Participants from Croatia: €80 + VAT per sample
  • Participants from outside Croatia: €100 per sample

Important dates

  • Entry deadline: March 17, 2027

  • Send your samples by post to: Udruga Vinistra, Istarskog razvoda 1, Poreč, Croatia

  • Or, bring your samples to: Wine Paris - 15 – 17th of February 2027 

  • Wine competition: April 6–10, 2027

  • Results announcement: Friday, April 16, 2027, on www.vinistra.hr




Download the World of Malvasia  competition regulations: