# @wine.gini on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-06-02T15:26:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Georgia Panagopoulou | Wine Marketing Strategist (@wine.gini) — https://gondola.cc/wine.gini

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Zarcillo Awards 2025: Ávila Edition 😎✈️🇪🇸!

What it’s like to judge one of Spain’s top Wine Competitions?

Back to the judges’ table for tierradesabor! This year, I had the honor of joining the Zarcillo International Wine Awards in Ávila — one of Spain’s most prestigious competitions that welcomes wines from all over the world. 🌎

So, what’s it really like behind the scenes? 👇

🔍 The Process
Hundreds of wines. Blind tastings. No labels, no stories — just the liquid truth. We tasted and scored by strict international standards (OIV & UIOE), judging on aroma, structure, complexity, and overall balance. It felt like a deep dive into what truly makes a wine great — beyond the branding.

👩‍⚖️ The Jury
A global crew of oenologists, sommeliers, journalists, importers, winemakers… all bringing different palates to the table. Some debates were 🔥 — others, we all silently nodded at a wine that just spoke for itself.

🍽️ The Atmosphere
The wines were serious, but the experience was full of heart. From the opening dinner at Sofraga Palacio, to the elegant wine pairing led by Pedro Ballesteros MW, to the unforgettable visit at Restaurante Barro (Michelin-starred and worth every bite) — it was a celebration of hospitality, community, and taste. The kind of days where your palate is working hard, but your soul is fed too.

💡 Why Zarcillo Matters
This isn’t just about medals. It’s about raising the bar for what wine can be — in Spain and beyond. It’s a space where tradition meets precision. Where Castilla y León reminds the world it’s a force in global wine.

Some trips leave you with notes of fruit and minerality. This one? Structure, soul, and the kind of aftertaste that lingers — in the best way. See you soon 🤍☺️🤍!!!

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