Frequently Asked Questions
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, February 12, 2024 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, April 12, 2024 > Online registration
Until Friday, April 19, 2024 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, April 12, 2024 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
Friday, May 17, 2024 > Women’s International Trophy
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
Who can present wine?
- wine producers and winemakers
- groups of co-operative wineries
- importers
- wine merchants
What must the wine analysis report contain?
An analysis report per wine (level of alcohol, glucose + fructose sugars, total and volatile acidity, so2, excess pressure from carbon dioxide for sparkling).
Which wines are allowed to compete?
All vintages are allowed in the competition.
How many products can be presented?
You are not limited in the number of products you can present. Wine merchants must have a mandate for the presentation of wines they do not own.
What should we write on the package for Customs?
Please use a parcel service provider such as DHL, UPS, FedEx etc. for shipping from a non-EU country, not the local post office.
A shipment by local post can delay the delivery by weeks because of the complicated customs process.
Each delivery must be accompanied by a commercial invoice and packing list with the following details:
General details:
- Your company name and address
- Consignee details: Armonia Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt Interational Trophy, Im Niedergarten 10, 55124 Mainz, Germany
- Consignee EORI number: DE967767354832043
- Product name
- Weight single, total weight
- Single value -> customs value is 0,50 EUR
- Total value -> total value of shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (20 $)
- Country of origin
- Signed invoice from a representative of the producer
In addition, depending on the product, special details are required on the commercial invoice:
Cheese: HS Code and type of cheese (cow, goat, sheep etc.)
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content as well as the exact quantities (e.g. 3 bottles à 0,75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without this information the import cannot take place!
How many samples need to be sent?
Wines: 3 labelled bottles per wine must be sent to the address indicated on the form. The wines must have a label and a cap.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Additional required texts - Delivery from Non-EU countries
Pls add to all customs document: "No commercial value - This is a sample consignment for professional tasting. The merchandise will not go on sale and is provided by the producer. Please finish the goods based on the invoice submitted, the sample value is stated on the invoice."
Recommendations for sending Wines
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, February 12, 2024 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, April 12, 2024 > Online registration
Until Friday, April 19, 2024 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, April 12, 2024 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
Friday, May 17, 2024 > Women’s International Trophy
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
What are the categories?
Can a beer be presented in more than one category?
Yes. A beer can be presented in more than one category, with more than one style.
How many samples need to be sent?
Beers: 3 labelled bottles, per product presented
There are no requirements for packaging type or capacity. You may send a bottle, can or any other type of packaging, with a capacity of 75cl, 50cl, 33cl or 25cl.
What should we write on the package for Customs?
Please use a parcel service provider such as DHL, UPS, FedEx etc. for shipping from a non-EU country, not the local post office.
A shipment by local post can delay the delivery by weeks because of the complicated customs process.
Each delivery must be accompanied by a commercial invoice and packing list with the following details:
General details:
- Your company name and address
- Consignee details: Armonia Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt Interational Trophy, Im Niedergarten 10, 55124 Mainz, Germany
- Consignee EORI number: DE967767354832043
- Product name
- Weight single, total weight
- Single value -> customs value is 0,50 EUR
- Total value -> total value of shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (20 $)
- Country of origin
- Signed invoice from a representative of the producer
In addition, depending on the product, special details are required on the commercial invoice:
Cheese: HS Code and type of cheese (cow, goat, sheep etc.)
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content as well as the exact quantities (e.g. 3 bottles à 0,75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without this information the import cannot take place!
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Additional required texts - Delivery from Non-EU countries
Pls add to all customs document: "No commercial value - This is a sample consignment for professional tasting. The merchandise will not go on sale and is provided by the producer. Please finish the goods based on the invoice submitted, the sample value is stated on the invoice."
Recommendations for sending Beers
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, February 12, 2024 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, April 12, 2024 > Online registration
Until Friday, April 19, 2024 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, April 12, 2024 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
Friday, May 17, 2024 > Women’s International Trophy
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
What are the categories?
How many samples need to be sent?
Spirits: 2 labelled bottles, per product presented
There are no requirements for packaging type or capacity. You may send a bottle, can or any other type of packaging, with a capacity of 75cl, 50cl, 33cl or 25cl.
What should we write on the package for Customs?
Please use a parcel service provider such as DHL, UPS, FedEx etc. for shipping from a non-EU country, not the local post office.
A shipment by local post can delay the delivery by weeks because of the complicated customs process.
Each delivery must be accompanied by a commercial invoice and packing list with the following details:
General details:
- Your company name and address
- Consignee details: Armonia Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt Interational Trophy, Im Niedergarten 10, 55124 Mainz, Germany
- Consignee EORI number: DE967767354832043
- Product name
- Weight single, total weight
- Single value -> customs value is 0,50 EUR
- Total value -> total value of shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (20 $)
- Country of origin
- Signed invoice from a representative of the producer
In addition, depending on the product, special details are required on the commercial invoice:
Cheese: HS Code and type of cheese (cow, goat, sheep etc.)
Wine, beer, spirits: Alcohol content as well as the exact quantities (e.g. 3 bottles à 0,75L)
Beer: Degree Plato
Without this information the import cannot take place!
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Additional required texts - Delivery from Non-EU countries
Pls add to all customs document: "No commercial value - This is a sample consignment for professional tasting. The merchandise will not go on sale and is provided by the producer. Please finish the goods based on the invoice submitted, the sample value is stated on the invoice."