Frequently Asked Questions
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, February 6, 2023 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, April 14, 2023 > Online registration
Until Friday, April 21, 2023 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, April 14, 2023 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
Friday, May 12, 2023 > 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.
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.
What should we write on the package for Customs?
The shipping and customs fees must be paid by the sender.
1. Choose "incoterm": DDP Delivered Duty Paid.
2. Specify in all your documents: "Value in customs 0.5 euros per product. Samples for tasting purposes only, no commercial value."
3. Add on all your documents our EORI number: DE967767354832043. N° VAT Women’s International Trophy: DE321389266
4. CAUTION : Make sure that the total shipment value remains below 20 € (20 $). If not, you will pay additional customs fees.
5. Some transporters, such as DHL and FedEx for example, add additional customs fees. Ask your transporter for information.
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, February 6, 2023 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, April 14, 2023 > Online registration
Until Friday, April 21, 2023 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, April 14, 2023 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
Friday, May 12, 2023 > 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?
The shipping and customs fees must be paid by the sender.
1. Choose "incoterm": DDP Delivered Duty Paid.
2. Specify in all your documents: "Value in customs 0.5 euros per product. Samples for tasting purposes only, no commercial value."
3. Add on all your documents our EORI number: DE967767354832043. N° VAT Women’s International Trophy: DE321389266
4. CAUTION : Make sure that the total shipment value remains below 20 € (20 $). If not, you will pay additional customs fees.
5. Some transporters, such as DHL and FedEx for example, add additional customs fees. Ask your transporter for information.
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, February 6, 2023 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, April 14, 2023 > Online registration
Until Friday, April 21, 2023 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, April 14, 2023 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
Friday, May 12, 2023 > 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?
The shipping and customs fees must be paid by the sender.
1. Choose "incoterm": DDP Delivered Duty Paid.
2. Specify in all your documents: "Value in customs 0.5 euros per product. Samples for tasting purposes only, no commercial value."
3. Add on all your documents our EORI number: DE967767354832043. N° VAT Women’s International Trophy: DE321389266
4. CAUTION : Make sure that the total shipment value remains below 20 € (20 $). If not, you will pay additional customs fees.
5. Some transporters, such as DHL and FedEx for example, add additional customs fees. Ask your transporter for information.