The World's Most Admired Wine Brands 2025: Italy's Excellence in the Global Spotlight

Italy continues to shine on the global wine stage, with Gaja securing the No. 2 spot in the prestigious ranking of "The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands" 2025 by Drinks International, just behind Argentina’s Catena.

The ranking, compiled from votes cast by an academy of 100 influential wine professionals—including writers, Masters of Wine, and industry leaders—celebrates the finest brands worldwide based on quality, consistency, branding, marketing, and corporate responsibility.

Italian Brands Leading the Way

Gaja, a symbol of Langhe Barbaresco and Barolo, is once again recognized as the best Italian and European wine brand, reaffirming the legacy of Angelo Gaja and his family. Other iconic Italian names also feature prominently in the ranking:

• Antinori (No. 4) – A historic name in Italian wine, led by Albiera Antinori alongside her father Piero and sisters Allegra and Alessia, with CEO Renzo Cotarella at the helm. Additionally, one of its flagship wines, Tignanello, ranks at No. 46.
• Sassicaia (No. 7) – The legendary Super Tuscan from Tenuta San Guido, managed by the Incisa della Rocchetta family, Alessandro Berlingieri, and CEO Carlo Paoli.
• Frescobaldi (No. 34) – A heritage brand led by Lamberto Frescobaldi, with its renowned Ornellaia also making the list at No. 50.
• Planeta (No. 36) – A pioneering Sicilian winery, first led by Diego Planeta and now by Alessio, Francesca, and Santi Planeta, symbolizing the island’s winemaking renaissance.

The Full Ranking: The World’s 50 Most Admired Wine Brands 2025

1. Catena (Argentina)
2. Gaja (Italy)
3. La Rioja Alta (Spain)
4. Antinori (Italy)
5. Familia Torres (Spain)
6. Penfolds (Australia)
7. Sassicaia (Italy)
8. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (France)
9. Vega Sicilia (Spain)
10. Concha y Toro (Chile)
11. Ridge (USA)
12. M. Chapoutier (France)
13. Château Haut-Brion (France)
14. Château Margaux (France)
15. Faustino (Spain)
16. Symington (Portugal)
17. CVNE (Spain)
18. Marqués de Cáceres (Spain)
19. Gérard Bertrand (France)
20. Guigal (France)
21. Henschke (Australia)
22. Château Pétrus (France)
23. Château d'Yquem (France)
24. Kanonkop (South Africa)
25. Yellow Tail (Australia)
26. Montes (Chile)
27. Marqués de Riscal (Spain)
28. Château Latour (France)
29. Errázuriz (Chile)
30. Craggy Range (New Zealand)
31. Felton Road (New Zealand)
32. Ramón Bilbao (Spain)
33. Cheval Blanc (France)
34. Frescobaldi (Italy)
35. Esporão (Portugal)
36. Planeta (Italy)
37. Schloss Johannisberg (Germany)
38. Yalumba (Australia)
39. Bodegas Protos (Spain)
40. Tyrrell's (Australia)
41. 19 Crimes (Australia)
42. Château Mouton Rothschild (France)
43. Château Lafite (France)
44. Screaming Eagle (USA)
45. Cono Sur (Chile)
46. Tignanello (Italy)
47. Bruce Jack (South Africa)
48. Cloudy Bay (New Zealand)
49. Royal Tokaji (Hungary)
50. Ornellaia (Italy)

Conclusion

This year’s ranking underscores the continued dominance of Italy in the global wine scene, with prestigious producers maintaining their positions through quality, tradition, and innovation. As the industry evolves, Italian wine brands remain at the forefront, influencing trends and setting standards worldwide.