Awarding the World's Finest
Wine
for India's Market
An international Wine competition, judged for India
India Global Wine Awards · Delhi, India · 23–24 July, 2027The Blind-Judged Wine Competition Built for India
Great wine deserves more than a medal. It deserves a place in the glass.
The India Global Wine Awards (IGWA) is a blind-judged international wine competition that assesses every wine on two parameters: quality and price point. Quality is judged by experts such as Master Sommeliers and wine specialists. Price point is judged by buyers, including restaurant buyers, importers and trade buyers, the very people who decide which wines get poured in India.
"A medal here isn't just recognition. It's a signal to importers, distributors and consumers across India and beyond. Experts whose job is to know what sells have vetted your wine."
Why We Created
India Global Wine Awards
India is one of the world's most promising wine markets, yet for many global producers it remains difficult to read. Which wines will Indian diners fall in love with? At what price will importers, restaurants and retailers say yes? Too many wineries enter India on guesswork.We launched IGWA to replace guesswork with insight. Our aim is simple: to give producers an honest, expert verdict on their wines and a direct bridge to the Indian trade, all in one competition.
India is no longer a market to watch from the outside. It is a market to understand, enter and build in.
A Unique Two-Panel, Blind-Judged Competition
Every wine at IGWA is tasted blind. No labels, no reputations, only what is in the glass. What sets IGWA apart is that each wine is assessed by two independent panels.
The Experts judge quality
Master Sommeliers, wine educators and seasoned wine experts score each wine on balance, complexity, typicity and finish.
The Buyers judge value
Restaurant and hotel buyers, importers, distributors and retail trade buyers taste the same wines against their price point.
They answer the question that matters most: would I list this wine, and would my customers buy it at this price?
Together, the two panels give you what few competitions offer: a clear verdict on both excellence and commercial potential in India.
Why India, Why Now
While the world drinks less wine, India is drinking more. Global wine consumption fell to 208 million hectolitres in 2025, its lowest level since 1957. In 2024, the United States fell 5.8%, France 3.6% and China a dramatic 19.3%.India is moving the other way. Wine consumption here has grown by around 25% a year over the past decade, driven by young, well-travelled urban consumers who are trading up to premium labels. Demand is now spreading from Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru to fast-growing Tier II cities.
Trade Deals Are Opening the Door
For years, high import duties made India a market that many global wineries admired from afar. That is changing. Through a series of landmark trade agreements with Australia, New Zealand and the European Union, and with talks progressing with other wine-producing nations, India is steadily lowering the barriers for international wine brands.The message is clear: India is opening its doors to the world's wines. For producers, this is the moment to build awareness, earn the trust of Indian buyers and secure a place on the country's wine lists and shelves before the market becomes crowded. Those who arrive early will help shape the tastes of a new generation of Indian wine lovers.