The Best Medium-Sized Lists in Belgium 2025

Jevgenijs Suscinskis, representing Arínzano, with Ugo Federico, Gaya Gao and David Lazar, of Racines Bruxelles. Photo by Guido Pijper.

At an awards ceremony held at Zalmhuis restaurant in Rotterdam on 29 September, we revealed the winners of Star Wine List of the Year Belgium & Netherlands 2025. Meet our Gold Star winner of Best Medium-Sized List in Belgium.

In a category sponsored by Spanish winery Arínzano, the Gold Star for the best wine lists containing between 200 and 600 references was presented to Racines Bruxelles in Brussels.

The esteemed jury panel lauded Racine Bruxelles’ diverse Italian selection, in particular.

Racine Bruxelles now go on to compete against other Best Medium-Sized List winners at the Star Wine List of the Year International Final, which will mark the end of this season’s awards tour, in June 2026.

For now, check out the other Gold Star winners in Belgium and the Netherlands, or track them across both countries on our winners’ map.

Gold Star

Racines Bruxelles, Brussels

Judges’ comments:
“This list, focusing on Italy, shows just what the country is all about – and its diversity. The back vintages that crop up every few pages come with very accessible prices and, for those seeking something outside Italy, the list is packed with Burgundy’s rising stars.”
– Toru Takamatsu MS