The 29th Mondial des Pinots, held in Sierre, Switzerland, brought together 875 wines from 15 countries, evaluated by an international jury of 52 experts representing 16 countries. Organized under the patronage of the OIV, VINOFED, and the Swiss Union of Oenologists (USOE), the competition once again confirmed its status as one of the world’s leading events dedicated to Pinot wines.

The overall quality was exceptional, with 239 medals awarded, including 6 Grand Gold Medals, 137 Gold Medals, and 96 Silver Medals.

The competition’s highest honor, Best Wine of the Competition, was awarded to the 2024 Malvoisie Grain Noble from Cave Adrien et Maurice Zufferey (Valais, Switzerland). This sweet Pinot Gris impressed the jury with its aromatic richness, balance, and remarkable length, highlighting the extraordinary potential of Pinot varieties.

Swiss producers dominated the top awards. Among the six Grand Gold Medal winners were:

Skript Pinot Noir Réserve Gallispitz Winterthur 2024 (Rutishauser-DiVino SA), named Best Swiss Pinot Noir.

Nauer Weissburgunder Prestige 2025 (Nauer Weine), winner of Best Pinot Blanc.

Three Grand Gold-winning wines from Valais, reinforcing the region’s reputation for excellence.

Saint-Martin 2023 Pinot Gris passerillé from Cave de La Côte, completing the list of top-scoring wines.

The prestigious Gran Maestro Pinot Noir Award, recognizing excellence across three consecutive vintages, was jointly awarded to Weingut zur Alten Post (Graubünden) and Nadine Saxer (Zurich), honoring their consistency and long-term quality.

Several special awards highlighted the diversity of Pinot styles. The VINOFED Red Award went to Gamme Collection Pinot Noir Château des Crêtes 2024, while Best Pinot Gris was awarded to Pinot Gris 2025 from Cave Morel. Other notable winners included Rosé Promesse de Soleil 2025 (Best Rosé/Blanc de Noirs), Cuvée Excellence 2018 from Mauler & Cie (Best Sparkling Wine), Pinot Noir Pur Sang 2022 (Best Organic Pinot), and Fontenailles Saint-Triphon Ollon 2023 (Best Blend).

The 2026 results once again demonstrated the remarkable diversity, elegance, and international quality of Pinot wines, while confirming Switzerland’s leading position among the world’s top Pinot-producing nations.

The Full List of Competition Winners is available on the website: http://www.mondial-des-pinots.com/