Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge results

From May 26 to 28, 2026, Hong Kong will host a new edition of Vinexpo Asia, one of the leading trade events for wine and spirits professionals in the Asian market. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event will bring together producers, distributors, buyers, and industry experts to explore emerging trends and business opportunities across Asia.

The 2025 vintage enjoyed a balanced cycle, fairly dry and mild, which created especially favourable conditions and allowed perfectly ripe tannins to emerge alongside reasonable alcohol levels. But beyond the overall quality, which is beyond doubt, the key to this year is truly the terroir – it is what allowed (or not) the birth of great cellaring wines in Bordeaux's grand tradition. Here is our analysis, building on our previous take on the Médoc appellation.

The appellation stretches across the southern reaches of Lake Garda and is the cradle of Turbiana, a native grape variety known locally as Trebbiano di Lugana. Distinct from Trebbiano Toscano and other common Trebbiano varieties, Turbiana is genetically unique and capable of producing more structured, mineral and age-worthy wines. We travelled to the region to witness this first-hand.