Enter the First Edition of the India International Wine Competition
Evaluated by India's Leading Industry Experts Across the Trade
Open to Wine Producers from Around the World
International Registration Deadline: 31 July 2026
Domestic Registration Deadline: 31 August 2026
📅 Judging Date: 23 October 2026
🏆 Results Announcement: 20 November 2026
🌍 Location: Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), India
Warehouse and sample shipping information will be announced shortly.
Important Update!
We would like to inform our participants, partners, and industry colleagues that the official host location for the upcoming India International Wine Competition has been confirmed as Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), India.
While earlier communications referenced Mumbai during the planning phase, a comprehensive review of venue and operational requirements has led us to select Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana) as the official host location for the competition.
Please also note that the competition date has been updated from 19 October 2026 to 23 October 2026. Warehouse and sample shipping information will be announced in the coming days.
We look forward to welcoming the global wine community to Gurugram and thank everyone for their continued support.
India International Wine Competition
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The India International Wine Competition (IIWC) introduces its first edition as a professionally judged platform dedicated to celebrating excellence and innovation in winemaking.
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Wines are assessed through a rigorous 100 percent blind tasting process by a distinguished panel of leading Indian wine professionals.
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Each entry is evaluated not only for quality and craftsmanship but also for its suitability for the Indian palate, evolving consumer preferences, and compatibility with India’s diverse cuisine.
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Created to reflect real market dynamics, IIWC provides wine producers with a credible gateway to recognition, brand visibility, and commercial opportunity within India’s rapidly growing premium wine market, one of the most dynamic and promising emerging wine destinations globally.
📅 Judging Date: 23th October 2026 | Results: 20th November 2026
📍 Location: Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Harayana), India
Why Enter the India International Wine Competition?
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Participating in IIWC offers producers a strategic opportunity to position their wines within India’s expanding premium wine landscape.
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Access one of the world’s fastest growing premium wine markets
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Evaluation by 40+ Indian wine professionals representing both technical expertise and market influence, including On-trade and Off-trade buyers, Wine educators, Sommeliers and Social Media Influencers
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Recognition for excellence in wine quality as well as packaging innovation
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A fully blind tasting process ensuring transparency, fairness, and credibility
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Enhanced brand visibility through global and industry promotion
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Prestigious medals and certifications that support distribution, brand positioning, and sales growth
Our Judges
The India International Wine Competition is judged by a distinguished panel of India’s leading wine experts and key trade buyers, including importers, distributors, and hospitality professionals, bringing deep market insight and relevance to every evaluation.
Click here to visit our Judges Page.
