Volcanic Wine Awards 2026
Celebrating distinctive wines from volcanic terroirs
If you’re a wine producer or distributor interested in submitting wines, please do so through our submissions portal. Note that only wines from volcanic terroirs will be accepted. The competition will be held in New York City and submissions are open until 31 December 2025.
About the awards
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Volcanic Wines International to support and produce the Volcanic Wine Awards for 2026. The Volcanic Wine Awards is the only international wine...
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A once-forgotten grape re-emerges in the Loire Volcanique. Chris Howard reports from St-Pourçain. Midway on my journey to the centre of France, my Parisien neighbour texts me: ‘ Bon voyage dans ton trou perdu.’ In English, ‘Enjoy your trip to...
Surprising facts and wise insights gained on the slopes of a Sicilian volcano. Plus reviews of over 50 Etna wines. In April 2008, Jancis published Etna – the burgundy of the Mediterranean? The concept is not surprising for anyone who...
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