In 2018, the competition opens its doors to beers and spirits

The competition, sponsored by Frankfurt mayor Peter Feldmann and conducted under the authority of the Hesse Ministry of Agriculture, opens its doors to beers and spirits in 2018.

Hence not one but three selections will take place on 7 April 2018 in the historical hall of the famous Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, which dates back to 1870 and is located in the heart of Frankfurt:

• Frankfurt International Wine Trophy, which is open to all the world’s wines


• Frankfurt International Beer Trophy, open to 65 categories of beers from around the world


• Frankfurt International Spirits Trophy, open to all spirits presented in 140 categories

More than 1400 wines from nearly 100 wine-growing regions and 24 countries across the globe were tasted in Frankfurt in 2017 at the last edition. To take consumer tastes into account, the Frankfurt International Trophy included 50 experienced amateurs in its juries. Alongside 150 experts (sommeliers, buyers, oenologists, journalists and wine merchants) from 20 countries, they tasted and honoured the world’s best wines.