A sip of knowledge

Have you heard about Generosa grape variety? If not, don’t worry, it is less known yet, though it is worth getting acquainted with it. Frittmann Winery in Kunság wine region has produced a successful, refreshing and charming white wine of the variety for several years.

Christened only two decades ago

The Portugese Generosa is a cross between Fernao Pires and Sultana Moscata, and planted in less than 1 hectare. The Hungarian Generosa is a cross as well, but between Ezerjó (important in Mór and Kunság wine regions) and Piros Tramini (Savagnin Rose). This pink-berried cross was obtained in 1951 by Bíró Károly in Hungary, tested since 1976 by Edit Hajdú at the Kecskemét viticulture research centre, and finally christened Generosa in 2004.
Because of its great characteristics – its resistance to diseases and severe weather conditions, plus its lovely flavours – its popularity keeps increasing. At the moment Hungary has around 1050 hectares planted with Generosa (in 2017 there were only 400 hectares). Wine regions: Kunság, Hajós–Baja and Mór.
Generosa resist winter, its buds survive severe frost. It has relatively high yield, and resistant to rot and powdery mildew. Its wine has aromas of that of the flower of the vine, juicy, grapey with vivid, crispy acidity.

A fun wine!

Frittmann philosophy regarding Generosa:
“Barely a generation has passed since its birth, so it was our job to discover its needs and ways to highlight its best qualities, the light, fruit forward character.”
And what it is like?
“It is a wine with a pale straw yellow colour. Its bouquet is dominated by fruit, especially peach and pear. Alcohol, acidity and body give the structure a mild but beguiling character. On the palate, yellow-fleshed fruits and refreshing citrus aromas emerge. All these characteristics make it an easy-drinking, fun wine. Serve it chilled at 12-14°C to accompany poultry and fish dishes.”
It costs only 1700 HUF (around 4-5 EUR) on the webshop of the winery!

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