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The Mád-based producer said it placed third overall by number of medals.
The competition attracted 417 entries, with the international jury awarding nine Grand Gold and 62 Gold medals. Natural sweet wines received 26 Gold or Grand Gold medals, while fortified wines accounted for 43 and sweet sparkling wines for two.
Holdvölgy’s three gold medals went to its Culture 2017 and Culture 2021, both Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos wines, and Intuition No1 2017, a Tokaji Zéta Szamorodni.
The estate, which was also named Hungary’s Winery of the Year 2026, accounted for more than 10% of the Gold and Grand Gold awards in the natural sweet wine category.
“Winning three gold medals at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, and the third place in the overall ranking that comes with it, is a source of immense pride and an important milestone for us,” said Gergő Jójárt, Holdvölgy’s estate director.
The tasting descriptions supplied with the announcement highlighted honey, brioche and spice aromas in the Culture 2017, alongside a rich palate and a long finish. The Culture 2021 showed citrus peel, dried apricot and spice notes, supported by lively acidity.
Intuition No1 2017 was described as displaying lime, clementine and honey aromas, with a silky structure and notes of saffron and ginger.
“This result is a serious professional recognition, and it proves that the precise, humble work we do in Mád’s historic vineyards ranks among the very best, even by the strictest international standards,” Jójárt said.
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