04 ― 06.09.2020
Sierre, Switzerland
13th edition
13th edition
04 ― 06.09.2020
Sierre, Switzerland
13th edition
13th edition
04 ― 06.09.2020
Sierre, Switzerland
13th edition
13th edition
The only international competition entirely dedicated to wines from the Merlot family
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The current Coronavirus situation means that we have to make some changes. The Mondial du Merlot competition is postoned. The tastings will take place at the same time as the Mondial des Pinots, from September 04th-06th 2020, in Sierre.
Sign up has begun for the 13th edition of Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages ! The tastings will be held in Sierre from April 24th – 26th.
The 12th edition of the Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages competition took place in Sierre from April 26th – 28th, with 460 entries from 18 countries.
Award ceremony for the 13th Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages competition, Zurich, Switzerland.
A Great competition for producers, distributors and importers of Merlot wines (varietal or Merlot-based blends), 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 Merlot, and Prix Bio (organic award).
Entries can be the following: Merlot red varietals (100% Merlot), Merlot rosé and blancs de Merlot, older vintages, blends, Grand Maestro du Merlot.
The Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages judges are experts recruited from 25+ countries. In this capacity, they strictly follow OIV judging guidelines.
VINEA has 23 years experience of organising competitions including the Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages, the Mondial des Pinots and the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse.