Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is celebrating a stellar, standout performance after bringing home the top awards at the 2025 Ohio Wine Competition. Gervasi’s exceptional wine portfolio earned multiple awards at this year’s competition, including a coveted Double Gold Medal for Passione, a wine from its signature Family Reserve Collection.
The awards come just in time to celebrate Ohio Wine Month, a statewide celebration recognizing the vibrant and growing Ohio wine industry. Gervasi’s award-winning wines are a true testament to the craftsmanship and quality that define Ohio winemaking.
The 2025 Ohio Wine Competition Awards
The Ohio Wine Competition is held every year and is one of the state’s most respected wine events. Judging is conducted by a panel of expert sommeliers, winemakers, and industry professionals.
Multiple Gervasi wines won awards this year. Three wines that have won before at this competition include Lasicto (Gold 2023), Serenata (Silver 2022), Ciao Bella (Silver 2022), Lucello (Silver 2022), and Piove (Gold 2022 and 2023).
This year, Gervasi wines took home a Double Gold for one wine and Gold for two of the wines. The winners are:
- Passione (Family Reserve) (Aromella) – Double Gold
- Lascito (Family Reserve) (Frontenac Gris) – Gold
- Unita (Family Reserve) (Marquette) – Gold
- Serenata (Malbec), Zin Zin (Zinfandel), Sognata (Ice Wine) – Silver
- Ciao Bella (Chardonnay), Lucello (Pinot Grigio), Piove (Riesling) – Bronze
“This recognition is a proud moment for our entire team,” said David Smith, Head Winemaker. “Our Family Reserve wines—Passione, Lascito, and Unita—represent the pinnacle of Gervasi’s winemaking, and to see them honored at this level is incredibly rewarding.”
Just a Bit About Ohio Wines and Ohio Wine Month
There is no better time to stop by Gervasi and try these award-winning wines than during the month of June, Ohio Wines Month.
Since its inception in 2012, the Ohio Wine Month, is a time for Ohio to highlight an amazing and growing wine industry. Wine enthusiasts across Ohio are encouraged to explore and enjoy the state’s wineries and wine culture. They can do so through several ways, such as going to wine festivals, exploring Ohio’s wine trails, and visiting and supporting local wineries.
According to the Ohio Department of Development, in 2022 Ohio’s wine industry added $6.6 billion to the state’s economy, created over 40,000 jobs, and generated $1.9 million in wages.
There are currently five recognized regions for growing wine grapes – Lake Erie, Isle St. George, Grand River Valley, Ohio River Valley and Loramie Creek. The Ohio Wine Producers Association lists seven wine trails throughout the state as follows: Appalachian Wine Trail; Canal Country Wine Trail (Gervasi Vineyard is located in this trail); Capital City Wine Trail; Ohio River Valley Wine Trail; Lake Erie Shores & Islands Wine Trail; Vines & Wines Wine Trail; and V.I.N.O. Wine Trail.
So Much to do at GV During Ohio Wine Month
Celebrating GV’s wine awards and Ohio Wine Month is a must-do in June. Gervasi has so much for wine enthusiasts to do during the month with wine tastings and tours at the winery and The Cave, wine pairings and dinners, and the opportunity to experience their state-of-the-art distillery. Plus, the month is filled with special events, live music, car shows and much more.
Schedule one or two nights a week throughout June to wine and dine with Gervais wines at each of the upscale eateries, including The Bistro, The Crush House, The Still House, and outdoor wining and dining at The Piazza.
Before or after dinner, make sure and visit the Marketplace gift shop, it is a marvelous experience and Gervasi wines are available for sale by the bottle in the Marketplace.