Good news from the UK: Michele Chiarlo has been awarded European Producer of the Year at the 2025 Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA), premier competition exclusively dedicated to wines for the on-trade and premium hospitality sector.
This prestigious accolade confirms the winery’s consistent excellence across its range: all five submitted wines earned medals, including two golds and a triple recognition for the Gavi di Gavi Rovereto 2023, which won a Gold Medal, a “Critics’ Choice” award—granted to wines that impress the jury with their character and style, regardless of price or category—and the “By the Glass” award, highlighting labels with outstanding value-for-money ratio, ideal for by-the-glass service in a variety of dining settings.
Award-winning wines:
- Nizza DOCG Riserva La Court 2021 – Gold Medal
- Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi Rovereto 2023 – Gold Medal, “Critics’ Choice”, “By the Glass”
- Nizza DOCG Cipressi 2022 – Silver Medal
- Barolo DOCG Cerequio 2019 – Silver Medal
- Barbera d’Asti DOCG Le Orme 2022 – Bronze Medal
Launched in 2007, the Sommelier Wine Awards have become a benchmark for UK buyers and for producers looking to strengthen their presence in the international restaurant scene.
Wines are blind-tasted by a highly qualified panel including Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, sommeliers, buyers, and on-trade consultants. Entries are assessed by category and judged not only for quality but also by gastronomic versatility, typicity, character, and commercial appeal.