The 2025 edition of The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC) once again crowns Italy as a leading player on the international sparkling wine stage. The country stood out in nearly all the most prestigious categories, earning awards and medals that confirm the quality, diversity, and territorial identity of its sparkling wine denominations. From the peaks of Trentino to the coasts of Sicily, the Italian tricolor shone through a constellation of award-winning labels that tell the story of the vitality and value of Italy’s Metodo Classico and Charmat methods.
Ferrari Trento Crowned Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year at CSWWC 2025
The competition’s most coveted title, Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year, once again went to Ferrari Trento, an authentic icon of the Italian Metodo Classico. The Trentino-based maison also excelled among the World Champions, winning World Champion Blanc de Blancs with Ferrari Trento NV Brut Magnum and World Champion Library Vintage with the legendary Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore 2004 Magnum. A double success that underscores the winery’s ability to express elegance and longevity, with bubbles that rival the finest French expressions over time.
Franciacorta Shines with Freccianera and Berlucchi
Franciacorta confirms itself as one of the beating hearts of Italian excellence. Guido Berlucchi claimed the world title of World Champion Brut Non-Vintage with Berlucchi ’61 Extra Brut Magnum—a cuvée that represents the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.
Meanwhile, Freccianera earned the titles of Best Italian Sparkling Wine and Best Franciacorta with Freccianera Brut 2018 Magnum, reaffirming the strength and consistent quality of a denomination that continues to set the standard for Italian Metodo Classico.
Kettmeir and Terre d’Aenòr: The New Face of Italian Sparkling Wines Shines at CSWWC 2025
In the name of innovation and precision, Trentino-Alto Adige achieved further milestones with Kettmeir, awarded World Champion Brut Nature and Best Alto Adige Sparkling Wine for Pas Dosé 2018 Magnum. This result celebrates the expressive purity and mineral finesse typical of Alto Adige sparkling wines.
Another emerging star is Terre d’Aenòr, which won the title of World Champion Organic Sparkling Wine with Brut NV Magnum. This victory confirms the growth of organic production even in the premium sparkling wine segment, with increasing attention to sustainability and territorial authenticity.
The Color of Success: Cantine Lombardini and the Triumph of Red Sparkling Wines
Among the World Champions stands a historic name from Emilia: Cantine Lombardini, awarded World Champion Sparkling Red Wine and Best Lambrusco for 1925 2024. This achievement brings Lambrusco back to the international spotlight, proving that Emilia’s red bubbles can compete at the highest level when crafted with rigor and modernity.
From the Alps to Sicily: Italy’s Sparkling Wines Shine Across All Regions
The excellence of Italian sparkling wines spans the entire peninsula. In Abruzzo, Di Sipio NV Brut Rosé was named Best Abruzzo Sparkling Wine. In Piedmont, Cuvage 2020 Brut Magnum won Best Alta Langa, while Daffara & Grasso Chiaro di Luna 2024 earned Best Asti.
In the South, Irpinia impressed the judges with Dubl NV Edition VI Magnum, awarded Best Campania Sparkling Wine, while Sicily stood out with Milazzo NV Riserva V38AG Magnum, crowned Best Sicilian Sparkling Wine. In Lombardy, Oltrepò Pavese found its champion in Calatroni Vini Riva Rinetti 2019, winner of Best Oltrepò Pavese Sparkling Wine.
Finally, in Veneto, BiancaVigna Extra Dry 2024 emerged as Best Prosecco, while Trentino reaffirmed its tradition with Tenuta Gottardi Posad’Or Riserva 2017, named Best Trentodoc.
CSWWC 2025: Italy’s Sparkling Wines Take Center Stage
The overall picture of CSWWC 2025 portrays a mature country, capable of consistently excelling in all categories—from grand Metodo Classico to modern Charmat. Ferrari Trento dominates the global scene, but alongside it, an entire generation of producers—from Kettmeir to Terre d’Aenòr, Berlucchi to Freccianera, and Lombardini—illustrates the strength of a sparkling wine system in full evolution.
In total, Italian wineries won over 200 medals, including more than 70 golds, ranking among the most awarded nations worldwide alongside France and the UK. This result reflects not only the strength of a sector in constant growth but also Italy’s ability to interpret sparkling wines in a contemporary key while maintaining strong ties to tradition.
With gold medals spread across the territory and awards for every style—from Trentino to Sicily—CSWWC 2025 celebrated not only excellence but also the extraordinary diversity that makes Italy’s sparkling toast unique worldwide.
