The DLG’s German wine awards are the only official wine awards at national level. Only wines that have previously passed the Official Examination and won a Regional Award can be submitted for testing. Experts test the wines from all growing areas in Germany. The wines are first rendered “incognito”. Depending on the score achieved, the wines can win a DLG Medal in Bronze, Silver or Gold.

Wines and sparkling wines that score top marks in the assessment compete with each other again in a supplementary sensory test. The winners receive the top prize Award in Gold Extra (TOP 50 wines).