From Gümüşhacıköy to the World: 502 Vineyards Awarded at Mundus Vini & AWC Vienna
Raising the Bar: 502 Vineyards Wins Gold and Silver at AWC Vienna & Mundus Vini 2025
At 502 Vineyards, every harvest, fermentation, and bottle is a reflection of patience and place — and it’s deeply rewarding when that dedication resonates on the global stage.
We’re proud to announce that our wild-fermented wines have received international acclaim at two of the most respected competitions in the world: AWC Vienna 2025 and Mundus Vini 2025.
🏅 Double Gold at Mundus Vini 2025
Our 502 ‘quinientosdos’ Vineyards Wild Fermented 2024 and 502 ‘quinientosdos’ Vineyards Merzifon Karası 2024were each awarded Gold Medals at the 37th Grand International Wine Award – Mundus Vini.
This recognition places our wines among the top expressions globally, judged by an expert panel of more than 250 oenologists, sommeliers, and journalists from 40 countries.
Both wines impressed the jury for their authentic regional character, balance, and textural depth — hallmarks of the natural fermentation and minimal-intervention approach that defines our cellar.
🥇🥈 Gold and Silver at AWC Vienna 2025
At the AWC Vienna 2025 International Wine Challenge, the largest officially recognized wine competition in the world, our wines continued to shine:
Gold Medal — 502 ‘quinientosdos’ Vineyards Wild Fermented Blend 2024
Silver Medal — 502 ‘quinientosdos’ Vineyards Merzifon Karası 2024
With over 12,000 entries from 40 countries, AWC Vienna’s blind tasting standards are among the most rigorous worldwide. Our medals highlight how Turkish wines, especially from our vineyards in Gümüşhacıköy, are finding their voice in the international arena — authentic, elegant, and true to origin.
What These Awards Mean to Us
These medals aren’t simply accolades; they’re validation of our ongoing mission:
To champion indigenous Turkish grapes like Merzifon Karası
To craft wines that speak of place, purity, and patience
To prove that wild fermentation and minimal intervention can yield world-class results
Every recognition encourages us to keep exploring, to let our vineyards lead the way, and to continue sharing the story of Anatolia’s heritage through wine.
Thank You
To our growers, cellar team, and everyone who believes in the 502 Vineyards journey — these achievements belong to you.
And to our friends and customers who raise a glass of 502 wine: this Gold is as much yours as it is ours.
Here’s to the next vintage — and to carrying the spirit of Turkish wine further than ever before.
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