Submit wine now
Here you can access the online form, where you can easily enter and send all the important data about the wines you have submitted.
Submit wine now
Here you can access the online form, where you can easily enter and send all the important data about the wines you have submitted.
We were delighted to take part in the CARLO Wine Award, as we think it is great and worthy of support that, in addition to wine quality, which should of course always be the decisive criterion, sustainable work is also an important aspect of wine awards. The fact that the company behind the award is not profit-orientated, but that all proceeds go directly to the Save Natura initiative for the protection of species, once again reflects the holistically sustainable way of thinking and working.
AXEL NEISS
Weingut Neiss
How can you take part in the CARLO Wine Award?
Producers of wines and sparkling wines who wish to submit wines in one of the competition categories are eligible to participate. A detailed list of the individual categories can be found below.
The legal requirements for wine production at national and EU level must be complied with.
Minimum requirements
The products entered in the competition must fulfil the following requirements, depending on the competition category:
| Category | Explanation |
|---|---|
| The Historical |
Historical grape varieties from wine regions and newly discovered grape varieties that have been forgotten in the past, such as Grünfränkisch, Gelber Kleinberger, Gelber Orleans and Heunisch. This also includes historical grape varieties that are cultivated in other countries outside Germany, such as Baga and Viosinho in Portugal or Arbane, Tibouren and Romorantin in France. |
| Historical cultivation methods and cultivation techniques | First and foremost among the historical cultivation methods is the field blend (Gemischter Satz). But old pressing techniques, e.g. with restored basket presses, also play a role here. |
| The new ones | New grape varieties and crosses in which characteristics such as hardiness (resistance properties) are combined with wine quality. |
| The Classics | Still and sparkling wines from sustainable or sustainable-organic production (e.g. Riesling, Silvaner, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc.). |
| Non-alcoholic wines and sparkling wines | Wines and sparkling wines that have an alcohol content of up to max. 0.5%. |
Competition category: The Historical
Historical grape varieties of wine regions and newly discovered grape varieties that have been forgotten in the past, such as Grünfränkisch, Gelber Kleinberger, Gelber Orléans and Seedless Heunisch
This also includes historical grape varieties that are cultivated in other countries outside Germany, such as Baga and Viosinho in Portugal or Arbane, Tibouren and Romorantin in France.
- Grape varieties that were mentioned in writing before 1870 and are currently cultivated on less than 2000 hectares worldwide.
- For cuvées with historical grape varieties, the proportion of historical grape varieties must be at least 50%.
- Bonus point system if the requirements of the competition category classic grape varieties (see below) are met
Competition category: Historical cultivation methods and cultivation technology
First and foremost among the historical cultivation methods is the field blend (Gemischter Satz). But old pressing techniques, e.g. with restored basket presses, also play a role here.
- e.g. wines from a field blend (Gemischter Satz)
- Bonus point system if the requirements of the competition category classic grape varieties (see below) are met
Competition category: The new ones
New grape varieties and crosses in which characteristics such as hardiness (resistance properties) are combined with wine quality.
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- Grape varieties with officially recognised resistance characteristics (PIWI)
- For cuvées with classic grape varieties, the PIWI share must be at least 50%.
- Bonus point system if the requirements of the competition category classic grape varieties (see below) are met
Competition category: The Classics
Still and sparkling wines from sustainable or sustainable-organic production (e.g. Riesling, Silvaner, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc.). The following requirements must be met for classic grape varieties. If a sustainability certification confirming these requirements is available, this certificate is sufficient as proof.
Social sustainability:
- The company consistently complies with the ILO core labour standards and thus ensures, among other things, that all its employees have the same rights, wages, working conditions and social benefits.
- The company concludes written employment contracts with its employees. All employees must have health and accident insurance.
- The company pays seasonal employees per hour and at least the statutory minimum wage for the industry and country in which the company operates. In countries where there is no statutory minimum wage, at least the average industry wage is paid.
Ecological sustainability:
- No use of insecticides
- No use of herbicides in mechanisable areas
- No use of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser
Economic sustainability:
- Clear business and investment plan available.
Competition category: Non-alcoholic wines & non-alcoholic sparkling wines
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- Wines and sparkling wines that have an alcohol content of up to max. 0.5%.
- Bonus point system if the requirements of the competition category classic grape varieties (see below) are met
The requirements for participation are documented in writing as part of the application process and documents such as sustainability certificates must be submitted.
Costs
Discount scale:
Registration
At least 3 bottles (or packaging units, if different, e.g. bag in box) must be submitted per wine. In addition, test results from an authorised wine laboratory must be sent for all wines submitted.
The deadline for applications and submissions is 15 January 2025.
The tasting will take place on 28 January 2025. The wines submitted must therefore be delivered to Fair and Green GmbH by 24 January 2025 at the latest.
Address:
Fair and Green GmbH
Betreff: CARLO Wine Award
Graurheindorfer Straße 92
53117 Bonn
Germany
