As we approach the 31st edition of the Sélections Mondiales des Vins (SMV) competition, we can unequivocally say that this year’s event promises to be one of the most exciting yet! The entire team is working hard to organize this world-class competition, ensuring that the registered products receive the appreciation and recognition they deserve.
Here are some registration statistics in anticipation of the competition, which will be held in Montreal from October 9 to 12 at the Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ):
- Over 1,630 wines have been registered.
- The jury will consist of 60 expert judges from 19 countries.
- 30 countries are participating, with Portugal presenting the largest number of products (293). The Czech Republic also makes a remarkable debut with 54 registered wines, a first in North America.
- 60% of the wines presented are red, and 40% are white.
- The introduction of the new sake category has led to the registration of 83 products, which will be evaluated by a specialized jury.
- In collaboration with Degré Zéro, the non-alcoholic/low-alcohol category boasts over 60 registered wines.
- The publication of the Top 50, highlighting the best award-winning wines.
- In mid-October, a two-week advertising campaign in collaboration with La Presse to present the top 30 best wines already on sale in Quebec at the SAQ.
- A wine tasting event featuring winning wines from several participating countries in 2024, which will be held on October 29 at ITHQ in Montreal.
- This year, SMV will host the VINOFED General Assembly, the federation of 15 international wine competitions.
The winners of the 2024 edition will be announced in the days following the competition. The entire Sélections Mondiales des Vins team warmly thanks the participating producers and wishes them exceptional results!
Réal Wolfe
President – Sélections Mondiales des Vins
[email protected]
+1 514 814-3591
