05 ― 07.11.2021
Sierre, Switzerland
14th edition
14th edition
05 ― 07.11.2021
Sierre, Switzerland
14th edition
14th edition
05 ― 07.11.2021
Sierre, Switzerland
14th edition
14th edition
The only international competition entirely dedicated to wines from the Merlot family
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The current health situation and the temporary closure of hotels have forced us to cancel all the events planned for the awards ceremony in Zermatt on December 11. Find all the medals on our awards page. And all the special prizes and the jury’s comments in our result brochure. Do not hesitate to order and […]
The 13th edition of the Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages competition took place in Sierre from September 4th – 6th with a record-beating number of entries (511 wines from 16 countries), and Ticino taking 8 of the 11 Special Prizes. Press Release The results brochure and notes about the Special Prize […]
The 13th edition of the Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages competition took place in Sierre from September 4th – 6th 2020. The highest-ever number of entries was achieved this year, breaking the previous record (500): 511 wines from 16 countries competed for a medal. A total of 139 medals were awarded, including three Great Gold awards attributed to Swiss producers.
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.