Armenia is preparing to host a major international wine tasting competition
06.03.2026,
19:23
Armenia is preparing to host a major international wine tasting competition, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026, which will take place from May 19–23, 2026.
YEREVAN, March 6. /ARKA/. Armenia is preparing to host a major international wine tasting competition, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026, which will take place from May 19–23, 2026.
According to the press service of the RA Ministry of Economy, preparatory work was discussed on Friday at a meeting of the working group chaired by RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.
"The event will provide an opportunity to present Armenia as a modern and attractive country, a destination for wine and cultural tourism, and will also contribute to the international promotion of Armenian wines and the formation of new partnerships," the ministry noted.
About the competition
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is considered one of the largest and most prestigious in the world.
Around 400 wine experts from more than 60 countries—wine sellers and buyers, sommeliers, wine experts, and other industry specialists—will arrive in Armenia to participate in the competition.
According to the press service of the RA Ministry of Economy, preparatory work was discussed on Friday at a meeting of the working group chaired by RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.
"The event will provide an opportunity to present Armenia as a modern and attractive country, a destination for wine and cultural tourism, and will also contribute to the international promotion of Armenian wines and the formation of new partnerships," the ministry noted.
About the competition
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is considered one of the largest and most prestigious in the world.
Around 400 wine experts from more than 60 countries—wine sellers and buyers, sommeliers, wine experts, and other industry specialists—will arrive in Armenia to participate in the competition.
