It´s raining medals for German wines, beers and spirits
German products convince tasters in competition
As in 2020, the Frankfurt International Trophy 2021 did not take place as planned in Frankfurt due to the developments around COVID - 19. The tasting was held in the private tasting rooms at the headquarters of the organiser Armonia Deutschland GmbH in Mainz.
A selected group of tasters was able to evaluate the samples between 9 and 17 April. All samples were tasted in compliance with the strictest hygiene measures, all competition regulations and ISO9001 certification. This procedure was validated by the Hessian Ministry of Agriculture. In addition, the competition rules were fully applied.
Results 2021
It is a successful year for the competition. For the 5th edition, 3,740 samples from 52 countries were submitted. Compared to the previous year, the competition enjoys a significant growth by 27%.
Entries 2021:
Wine Trophy - 2,500 wines from over 100 growing regions (+22 % vs. previous year)
Beer Trophy - 700 beers in 60 categories (+48 % vs. previous year)
Spirits Trophy - 550 spirits in 49 categories (+30 % vs. previous year)
According to the competition regulations, only the best third of all entries may be awarded the medals Grand Gold (from 92 points), Gold (from 85 points) and Silver (from 80 points). This procedure guarantees - for both producers and consumers - a rigorous selection. A total of 1,246 wines, beers and spirits were awarded the popular medals.
Awards per Trophy:
Wine – 831 medals; Beer – 231 medals; Spirits – 184 medals
In addition to the medal awards, the best entries for wine, beer and spirits per country will be announced. This year, the title for best wine among all countries goes to Germany.
Best wine among all countries comes from Germany
2016 Riesling Eiswein - Edelsüß - Franconia - Maindreieck - Weinhaus Kilian
Best wine U.S.A.
2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - AVA Yakima Valley – Kestrel Vintners
With 181 awarded wines, Germany is far ahead, followed by France with 175 awarded wines. Italy overtakes Austria with a total of 144 awards, Austria follows with 114. Spain receives 72 awards this year.
The list of the best wines, sorted by country/region, is available on the competition's website: https://www.frankfurt-trophy.com/en/wine-trophies.html.
Best beer among all countries from Denmark
Dark Strong Ale - Skanderborg Bryghus - Castellum - Skanderborg Bryghus
Best beer U.S.A.
Dark Strong Ale – Quadrupel - Duncan's Abbey
With 55 medals Germany is far ahead again this year, followed by France with 42 medals. Poland ranks in the third place with 28 awards, followed by Spain and Belgium with 14 medals each.
The list of the best beers is available on the competition website: https://www.frankfurt-trophy.com/en/beer-trophies.html.
Best spirit among all countries from Italy
Aged Grappa - Domenis1898 - I III Re Refosco- Domenis1898 srl
Best spirit U.K.
10 Years old Peat Smoked 2020 Maiden Release - Single Malt – The Glenturret
This year, the spirits competition once again recorded particularly strong growth. With 79 awards, Germany leads the spirits ranking, followed by France with 23 medals, Italy 13 medals, Switzerland 11.
The list of the best spirits is available on the competition website: https://www.frankfurt-trophy.com/en/spirits-trophies.html
Positive forecast for 2022
The organiser, Armonia, expects the situation to return to normal next year.For April 2022, the competition is already being planned in its usual format. Then experts and experienced amateurs from all over the world may meet again and award medals for the best wines, beers and spirits in the Gesellschaftshaus/Palmengarten in Frankfurt.