The current health situation and the temporary closure of hotel establishments have forced us to cancel all the events planned for the award ceremony in Zermatt on December 11. Find all the medals on our results page And all the special prizes and the jury’s comments in our result brochure. Do not hesitate to order […]
The tasting sessions for the 23rd edition of the Mondial des Pinots competition took place in Sierre from September 4th – 6th 2020. A total of 1132 wines from 21 countries took part, and the Pinot Noir from Domaine les Afforêts (Aigle) well and truly triumphed. Press Release The results brochure and notes on the […]
The tasting sessions for the 23rd edition of the Mondial des Pinots took place in Sierre from September 4th – 6th 2020. Over the three days, 58 judges (of which half were non-Swiss) evaluated 1132 wines from 21 countries. Local wines led the pack in terms of awards, taking all six of this year’s Grand Gold medals, and 74 of the 92 Gold medals.
A Great competition for producers, distributors and importers of Pinot wines, with the support of the OIV, UIOE, USOE (VINOFED member).
Medal-winning wines (30% of entrants are awarded Great Gold, Gold or Silver) are actively promoted during the events, as well as to national and international media.
As well as medals, a number of special awards are given which boost visibility, namely the Best Wine of the Competition, Prix Gran Maestro du Pinot Noir, and a new Prix Bio (organic award).
Wines are judged in the following categories: still red Pinot Noir, Pinot rosé and blanc de noirs, sparkling Pinots, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gran Maestro du Pinot Noir.
The Mondial des Pinots judges are experts recruited from 25+ countries. In this capacity, they strictly follow OIV judging guidelines.
VINEA has 21 years experience of organising competitions including the Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages, the Mondial des Pinots and the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse.