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Our beloved father raised us along these principles, and he established the Zsirai Winery based on them. These are the values we follow when fulfilling his dream and his legacy.

We started this winery in 2005. Nowadays we work on 15 hectares in the Tokaj region. Our center is in Mád, in the heart of Tokaj. We only produce wine from the grape we grow. We believe that the secret of good wine is excellent soil, proper selection of grapes varieties, and diligent care.

Beside the world famous aszú we produce dry white wines from furmint and hárslevelű grapes, so as late harvested sweet wines as well. Among these wines, we produce long forgotten Hungarian wines like Máslás, or Fordítás.

Petra and Kata Zsirai

Website: https://zsiraipinceszet.hu/en

Kata - Petra

Wines

Furmint

TOKAJI FURMINT 2015

On the nose peach and stony tones. Fresh, crispy acidity, fruity aromas. In the finish it brilliantly reflects the mireality typical of Mád vineyards.

Harslevelu

TOKAJI HÁRSLEVELŰ 2015

Medium gold colour. Typical linden flower on the nose with peach and citrus notes. It’s really refreshing on the palate: crispy acidity, fruitiness and a hint of minerality from the terroir.

Közephegy

TOKAJI FURMINT KÖZÉPHEGY 2016

On the nose flowers, linden, nectar and some mineral notes. Apricot, apricot stone. On the palate the wine is dominated by determined acidity and it is balanced with the residual sugar around 4 gramms. The honeyed, nectary, flowery notes are also present. Elegant wine with its own character which reflects the terroir as well.

Forditas

TOKAJI FORDÍTÁS 2008

A wine speciality made of the second maceration af the aszú berries. It has the structure and character of a 4 ‘puttonyos’ Tokaji Aszú. However it is lighter then an Aszú. Besides the fruitiness it has firm acidity in perfect balance with the residual sugar.

Aszu

TOKAJI ASZÚ 6 PUTTONYOS 2013

On the nose it is clear, complex, concentrated – a typical Aszú. On the palate it is a youthful, vivid wine with dried fruits. A balanced, creamy textured great wine from a great vintage.

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]]> Vylyan Vineyard and Winery https://hungarianwines.eu/vylyan-winery/ Sun, 18 Oct 2020 05:36:40 +0000 http://2020.hungarianwines.eu/?p=14005 We believe that the quality of wine is mainly determined by the grape. Fine wine can be made only with excellent grapes since we start with the fundaments even when building a house.

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WINE REGION VILLÁNY

Hungary’s most famous red wine growing region. In addition to the unique features of the terroir, the soul of the wines and the charm of this wine region is given by centuries-old wine tradition, the famous Villány cooperation, the faith and work of people living here. The hills run east to west, thus the vineyards are protected from the north wind. This region enjoys the highest number of sunny hours and the warmest average temperatures in the country. The limestone bedrock, with loess and clay topsoil makes a good base for producing wines with personality.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that the quality of wine is mainly determined by the grape. Fine wine can be made only with excellent grapes since we start with the fundaments even when building a house. We believe in nature, each other and ourselves. All of our knowledge and belief is embodied here. From the beginning, our goal is to make the best possible wine. The best of our knowledge represents the guarantee behind the wines bearing the Vylyan label as we are well aware that trust is of great value. We believe that all the care, love and care we “put into” wine will be experienced by the wine consumer, as well. We are confident that those who consume our wines (in moderation) will somehow become a better person.

Winery

Mandolas

OUR TEAM

The head of the winery is Mónika Debreczeni. With her husband they started Vylyan Winery together, then after the unexpected death of Pál in 2004, she took over the management of the estate. Economist, member of the international WSET wine academy (Wine and Spirit Education Trust, London). The technical director and winemaker Sándor Tóth is the chief winemaker of the Vylyan Vineyard and Winery in a great professional team is responsible for daily operations in the estate and the winery.

Our most memorable acknowledgements:

According to Michel Bettane, Vylyan Pinot Noir 1999 is the best Pinot Noir outside Burgundy he has ever tasted.
VYLYAN winery was selected among the best wineries of the world in “The World’s Greatest Wines” edited by the most influential French wine critics: Bettaneand Desseauve!
Our Pinot Noir 2004 won the Regional Trophy for Middle-and Eastern European wines (among 7 countries) at the DECANTER World Wine Awards in 2006 London.
Vylyan Winery was granted “Winery of the year” in Hungary and in the same year in Denmark in 2008

Web: https://www.vylyan.hu/en/

Wines

Macska 2023 webes

Vylyan Macska 2023

In Villány wine region, Portugieser is a variety that can be found in every cellar. In the ‘Legend of the devil-plowed hill’ it is represented by the cat (‘macska’). We couldn’t live everyday life without it. A thirst-quenchingly fruity, nice, and easy-going wine that ‘purrs’ and flatters – a wine that feels good to drink every day! The varietal-specific red berries are characterizing this wine both on the nose and on the palate. Its tannins are soft and velvety.

Ordog 2021 webes

Vylyan Ördög / Belzebub Cuvée 2021

ÖRDÖG is a blend of the classicus product range, named after the Devil in love in the traditional Villány legend. Energetic, thirst-quenching and full of vitality-this wine showcases vibrant fruitiness in the form of red stone fruits. Refreshing acidity, sporty structure and pleasant warm undertones characterize this wine.

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Vylyan Kékfrankos 2022

Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch) is one of our favourite varieties. Its explosively lively acids are embodied in the notes of freshly picked cherries supplemented by a touch of chocolate. A thirst-quenching wine for the lovers of the variety.

Glass and black bottle of red wine

Vylyan Villányi Franc 2017

We are sure that Villányi Franc has a mission in the world. For us this wine represents the highest complexity that can be achieved from the Villány grapes. The variety has set its roots in the Villány soil and has found its home here forever. As have we. Villányi Franc is the embodiment of elegance and harmony.

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Vylyan Montenuovo Cuvée 2021

This wine is a well-balanced blend with a golden mean between the full-bodied and the lively-fruity styles. Its bright, fruity upbeat is filled with diverse scents in which Bordeaux varieties come together in a harmonising accord completed with spiciness of the Syrah.

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]]> Vesztergombi Cellar https://hungarianwines.eu/vesztergombi-cellar/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 06:00:26 +0000 http://2020.hungarianwines.eu/?p=13981 All the old cities with rich history have families that live, age and renew together with the place, Vesztergombi is a family like this. The family coat of arms used on their labels, comes from the early 1700s. This serves as evidence that the family has been cultivating grapes and making wine out of them for a long time.
Szekszárd’s first vineyard judge was called György Vesztergombi.

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The family coat of arms

All the old cities with rich history have families that live, age and renew together with the place, Vesztergombi is a family like this. The family coat of arms used on their labels, comes from the early 1700s. This serves as evidence that the family has been cultivating grapes and making wine out of them for a long time.
Szekszárd’s first vineyard judge was called György Vesztergombi. His title meant both high professional and social recognition at the time. The Vesztergombi family owned a classically large farmland. It dealt with almost every branch of the production chain, from cereal production to sawmill and vineyard cultivation. The latter has always played an important role as the peak of the activities and provided a framework to it all.

Life after the World War II

The previous regime did not support family farming and quality centric thinking. It did not make the family’s life easier that Ferenc Vesztergombi Senior had served as crown officer in the Second World War and as such he was outcast and alienated in the system, being deprived of everything he had, which was forcedly given to the collective farm. The allowed and remaining vineyards of 800 fathoms per person were not only for personal consumption but had an important role in maintaining family traditions. Every autumn, harvest was perhaps the most important family event, where everyone expressed their gratefulness for the harvest in a good mood. During these harvests the younger generation had unknowingly become an expert and a fan of the Szekszárd vineyard. This is also how Ferenc Vesztergombi, present owner turned to the winemaking profession. After graduating from college in Kecskemét as a winemaker, he cultivated his knowledge in other wine regions for a few years, then returned home and began winemaking at the only option that was available at the time – the State Farm.

Csaba

Ferenc

Winemaker of the Year

By the time the change of the regime took place, a range of opportunities had opened up. With the help of the privatisation the Vesztergombis got back 10 hectares of vineyard along with a wine cellar on Kadarka Street. Based on these Ferenc Vesztergombi founded the family business in 1991. 1993 was an important year, since Ferenc Vesztergombi was selected as the “Winemaker of the Year”. The city of Szekszárd also thought that his achievements should be appreciated. Ferenc Vesztergombi had received the “Közjóért” (For The Common Good) award and soon afterwards the title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Szekszárd.

New generation

Over the years, the vineyard has grown, just as Csaba Vesztergombi, the son of Ferenc did. „I naturally fit into the day-to-day operation as I graduated from my first college, which gave me a marketing degree in agricultural engineering. My first degree was followed by a professionally more important one. I became a student of Vineyards and Winemaking at the University of Horticulture (back then named: St. Stephen’s University). In the meantime, I spent a harvesting season in Australia, which gave me an important experience and knowledge. Whenever I have the opportunity, I continue to be open in gaining international professional experience”– says Csaba Vesztergombi.
Today, together with his father and his mother Piroska, Csaba Vesztergombi is trying to carry out the tasks of managing the winery. The new generation is also trying and getting familiar with the ambience of the cellar and vineyards.

The Vineyards

Vesztergombi Cellar has a 27-hectare vineyard, most of this is re-planted, relatively young vines, but even these grapevines are reaching maturity one after the other. It was an important and necessary step to replace the old large plantations with modern, new plantings.
There was a significant increase in the vine per hectare, as in the old plantations there used be around 2-2500 vines trying to produce the quality that we like, whereas, depending on the location of the new plantations we can count 4-5000 vines per hectare. However, it should also be noted that in the case of new plantations the owners are certain about what kind of grape is growing. This was not so clear on the old collective farm vineyard.
It is also important that in addition to the increased vine they are also able to decide on the limitations of the harvest. „We believe that our vineyards are in the best slopes of Szekszárd’s wine region.”
The Vesztergombi’s own plantations in the following vineyards: Kerékhegy, Hidaspetre, Bodzás, Porkolábvölgy, Szarvastető, Leányvár.

Contact

Vesztergombi Cellar
H-7100 Szekszárd, Borkút u. 3.
GPS: 46.3777, 18.6887
Telephone: +36 74 511 846 | Fax: +36 74 511 576
E-mail: vesztergombi@t-online.hu | Website: www.vesztergombi.hu
Social media: facebook.com/vesztergombipince.szekszard/

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Wines

Kiralylany

Királylány (‘PRINCESS’) 2018

Featherlight, naughty and mysterious. We woke up our “little princess” in 2 hectares in our Leányvár (Girls’ Castle) vineyard. The backbone of the wine is given by Királyleányka variety, to which 16% Cserszegi Fűszeres adds the subtle, “lace-like veil” of the princess. Lovely, light, floral and fruity notes on the nose and the palate with crispy acidity. Usually not much of it is left in the glass…

Kadarka

Kadarka 2016

Kadarka has a characteristic, lighter colour and the palate also feels lighter than that of other red wines, but you must not be deluded. This variety has a serious structure, probably the most serious of Hungary’s red varieties even though this feature is well hidden, however if you lay it down for years, you will discover the exceptional ageing potential of Kadarka. When we blend it with other varieties, we always keep the dominant characteristics of Kadarka in mind. We believe that good Kadarka wines need about 10% botrytised berries to achieve the unmistakable aromas of Szekszárd Kadarka.

Shiraz

Shiraz 2016

It has distinct fragrance and flavour ranges that are almost unique among red wines. Tropical and citrus fruits – grapefruit, blood orange, mango, papaya – sprinkled with a hint of black pepper.

Bikaver

Bikavér 2015

Kékfrankos gives the body and backbone of the wine, Cabernet Sauvignon adds spiciness and depth, Merlot is responsible for the soft and gentle character while Kadarka provides its soul.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Complex nose and palate enhanced with notes resulting from oak ageing. Due to its structure it is also possible to keep in bottle for a prolonged period of time.

Turul

Turul 2015

This blend has been made of Cabernet Franc and Merlot since the first vintage, though at the beginning the proportion was inverse. We decided to change the ratio of the varieties in 1997, and it was the year when we named the blend Turul. The heavier, sometimes harsh style of Cabernet Franc is perfectly balanced by the softness and gentleness of Merlot.

csaba

Csaba 2016

The flagship wine of our cellar, a typical Bordeaux blend with more or less equal proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. It is made only in exceptional vintages, and we insist on this principle of ours even if painfully long years pass without having the chance to create the wine. We are keen on constant high quality.

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]]> Sauska https://hungarianwines.eu/sauska/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:44:27 +0000 http://2020.hungarianwines.eu/?p=13870 Sauska is a family-owned and operated winery with vineyards in both Tokaj (NE Hungary) and Villany (SW Hungary). We grow indigenous and international grape varieties and use only the power of gravity and ambient yeasts to craft our wines.

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Sauska is a family-owned and operated winery with vineyards in both Tokaj (NE Hungary) and Villany (SW Hungary). We grow indigenous and international grape varieties and use only the power of gravity and ambient yeasts to craft our wines. They run the gamut from sparkling to still; dry to sweet; white, red and rose.

Teamed up with a young, talented and passionate staff we truly enjoy our journey with the desire to make world-class wines, that are precise, elegant and uniquely Hungarian.

owner

Today’s gold standards, rules now written in stone, all started out at one point as an experiment. Passionate, brave people’s most creative ideas were gradually transformed into common practices by several generations. This is why we are so keen to understand and accept this ever-changing world around us. To see and learn what we have to do in Tokaj and in Villány where we belong.

Tokaj

Complicated, rich, mysterious. Also traditional, beautifully-worn, gracefully-aging and distant, as a true legend should be. For two decades we have continually strived to figure out what it has to say, and we tremendously enjoy every minute of that ongoing conversation. Tokaj was never more ready to shine and we are proud to be part of its renaissance. Let`s raise a glass of Furmint bubbles to it!

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Villány

This is not just a wine country to us… it is our heritage. For Christian, it is Somberek, the tiny village nearby where his family lived for centuries. For Peter, it is Bóly, his birthplace. For our Cabernet Sauvignon, it is the cold plateau of Siklós where its lean acidity comes from. For our Cabernet Franc, it is the searing-hot Devil`s Ditch. Villány is warm, homey and inviting. Once people arrive, no one ever wants to leave its magic.

Budafok

The Sauska sparkling wines embody the Tokaj terroir through their indigenous and international varietals expressions. Furmint and Hárslevelű, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are 100% estate-grown, shaped to perfection in the 150-year-old limestone cellars situated in Budapest. This part of the city, also known as Budafok, was an idyllic land of vineyards from the Roman times on and by the mid-19th century, it became the center of local wine production. Outstanding temperature conditions, steadily circulating fresh air and robust walls providing perfect light protection characterize the 150-year old cellar system where we housed our sparkling wines in 2015.

Wines

furmint

Sauska Furmint 2020

Pale straw-yellow with greenish hues. The nose is flinty with ripe figs, mango, kiwi, lemon zest, and green tea on the palate. Crisp, clean, perfectly balanced, medium-bodied wine, the very definition of Tokaj Furmint.

birs

Sauska Birsalmás Furmint 2018

Pale yellow with greenish hues. On the nose pineapple and pear along with fresh mint. The sip is complex and layered, strong volcanic minerality with lovely peaches and bold red grapefruit. It lasts long in the mouth.

brut

Sauska Brut

“Lovely restraint on the nose, cool, crunchy fruit. Fresh, smooth, and feisty. Elegant, fine and soft mousse.” Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022 – gold medal
“Elegant, long and linear” Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championship 2021 – gold medal.
Straw gold, with a regular stream of bubbles. An enticing nose, with notes of ripe citrus, honey, and juicy pineapple. In the mouth, a first fresh impression, with citrus zests, lemon curd and a mineral smokiness. A well-balanced wine, vivacious with good length.

cuvee7

Sauska Cuvée 7 Villány 2017

A bold Bordeaux-blend with Cabernet Sauvignon backbone. Deep ruby, layered, elegant, floral, and fruity. Aromas of freshly baked brioche, bread, cloves, and fresh herbs dominate the nose. On the palate bold, silky tannins, rich herbal notes, fine texture. massive body. In our mind, this is a contemporary Villány red blend: powerful yet proportionate and energizing. Not lacking some cosmopolitan charm, though.

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Sauska Cuvée 13 2019

Warm ruby red. Aromas of plum, gooseberries and freshly baked sourdough bread dominate the nose. On the palate, a lovely outburst of red forest fruits, delicate freshness. Lean and proportionate body, clean and balanced finish. The perfect everyday red.

Sauska Cabernet Franc Siklós 2017

Deep violet with ruby hues. Serious richness of aromas, tension and elegance, tobacco and oriental spices, mostly cardamom, cloves, and a touch of cinnamon. On the palate, ripe red berries, blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry. Silky tannins, great length, attractive complexity.

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]]> Patricius Winery https://hungarianwines.eu/patricius-winery/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:53:14 +0000 http://2020.hungarianwines.eu/?p=13816 The Patricius Winery was established by the Kékessy family’s oenological vocation for the future, which vocation is cherishing from the past. The owners are Dezső Kékessy and his daughter Katinka Kékessy.

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About the Patricius Winery

The Patricius Winery was established by the Kékessy family’s oenological vocation for the future, which vocation is cherishing from the past. The owners are Dezső Kékessy and his daughter Katinka Kékessy. The family’s ancestors both in maternal and paternal ascending line were well-known vineyard owners in the regions of the hills of Mátra and Tokaj from the 18th century The winery is a rebuilt wine-press house in vineyard Várhegy. The building was owned by the counts of Wolkenstein and Falkenheim, the Jesuits and the Széchenyi – Falkenstein, Rákóczi and Hohenlohe families. It always was a simple press – house, however, it already appears in the Tokaj – Hegyalja Album in 1867. Keeping some of the old walls, a new modern winery was built.

Our vineyards

The rock and the soil on it both are very rich and diverse in our vineyards. We have grows in seven vineyards, around five villages.

Szárhegy-dűlő, Sárazsadány
Czigány-dűlő, Bodrogkisfalud
Várhegy-dűlő, Bodrogkisfalud
Lapis-dűlő, Bodrogkeresztúr
Bendecz-dűlő, Bodrogkeresztúr
Sajgó-dűlő, Bodrogkeresztúr
Teleki-dűlő, Tokaj

We profess that the quality of the grapes determinates the quality of the wines, so we are trying to utilize the potential of the land as much as we can. Important parts of it are the limitation of the quantity by the pruning, the selection of sprouts, the green harvest and the summer selection of the yield.

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Winemaking

At the conclusion of the gravity flow vinification process, the wines go into separate cellars based on their vineyard of origin. Here we can refine them according to the rich characteristics of each terroir. The colorful nature of our vineyards, the variations in bedrock, soil, and microclimate, these are all distinguishable in our wines. A cornerstone of our philosophy is to better understand the essential qualities of each vineyard, and with the passing of each year rebuild the centuries of knowledge that ruptured after the war. The main goal of our winemaking process is complexity, harmony, and balance. In the best years we release small batch selections of our most outstanding vineyards.

It is our mission to elevate the dry Tokaj wines to their worthy rank. For these we harvest only the entirely ripe and healthy clusters.

Our first late harvest wine was made in 2003. During harvest, care is taken to choose clusters that contain both ripe grapes alongside fully and partially botrytized grapes. During vinification we do not separate the botrytized from the non-botrytized grapes. The aroma and flavor of the botrytized aszú grapes as well as the varietal characteristics account for the wonderful balance of our late harvest wines.

To make Aszú wines, we continuously pick and select the botrytized grapes according to plot and vineyard, and, naturally, the base must is pressed from the healthy ripe clusters of the same plot. We begin to ferment the base must and then pour it onto the botrytized grapes in a proportion suitable to the quality of the vintage and the vineyards’ individual traits. Following the slow fermentation, we age the Aszú wines in oak for 2½–4 years and store it in carved tufa stone cellars ideal for temperature and humidity. Bottling takes place at the zenith of oak maturation, which of course is different for every vintage. An important part of our winemaking philosophy is bottled ageing which completes the wine and refines the balance. A wine of exceptionally silky structure and balance is produced from these shriveled grapes thanks to the unique microclimate and soil.

Information

General Manager: Péter Molnár PhD. – molnarpeter@patricius.hu
Export: Koppány Nádassy – nadassy.koppany@gmail.com

You can reach us at:

Patricius Borház Kft.
3917 Bodrogkisfalud, Várhegy – dűlő
Tel: +36 47 396 001 Fax: +36 47 596 027
e-mail: info@patricius.hu
www.patricius.hu

Opening hours for visitors:

All year long: Monday – Friday from 8.00 – 16.00
If you wish to visit us at a different time, please, contact us in advance.

Wines

furmint

PATRICIUS TOKAJI FURMINT DRY 2017

This wine boasts a distinctive fruity varietal character, complemented with a perfumed nose due to Furmint grape. The palate combines nice minerality and elegant, vibrant acidity to deliver the same fruitiness as the nose with peach and a touch of almond and make a well-balanced and easy-to-drink terroir white wine.

Furmint Selection

PATRICIUS TOKAJI FURMINT SELECTION DRY 2018

Elegant harmony of fruitiness and fine oak aromas. On palate it has a unique balance with some spicy nose. The creamy body is supported by subtle minerality and structured, smooth acidity framed with hearty alcohol and discrete, oak-derived tannin. A rich white wine with long, refreshing aftertaste characterized by citrus aromas.

Katinka

PATRICIUS Tokaji Noble Late Harvest Katinka 2017

A reference point among the late harvest wines of the Tokaj Wine Region. Selected bunches containing healthy, over-ripened and partly botrytized berries which were picked during the late – autumn harvest. The characteristic varietal notes of Furmint and Yellow Muscat form the foundation of this wine, braced by minerality and zippy acidity for great balance and topped off with an incredibly long finish and creaminess.

Brut

Patricius Sparkling Wine Brut

A terroir sparkling wine made by traditional method shows the characteristics of the volcanic Tokaj soil. Hárslevelű, Furmint and Yellow Muscat blending. The fruity notes of Hárslevelű and Yellow Muscat are nicely completed by the amazing acidity of the Furmint and the signs of bottle fermentation and ageing.

aszu 6p

PATRICIUS Tokaji 6 puttonyos Aszú 2016

Nicest aromas of botrytized berries followed by enormous, high structure and full body. Long, smooth, endless taste and exceptional deepness of peach, apricot and fig character. Full of Tokaj.

Aszu 6p selection

PATRICIUS Tokaji 6 puttonyos Aszú single vineyard 2000

Majestic and smooth in the glass, its fragrance evokes aromas of peach and exotic spices. Its bouquet is concentrated and full and is unbelievably long in the mouth. Of exceptional longevity, this wine ages particularly well in

Eszencia

PATRICIUS Tokaji Aszúeszencia 2002

Wine of complexity. Full-bodied structure, very concentrated aromas of the botrytized berries are raising the taste onto an unbelievable level. Minerality of the terroir and the barrel ageing character are coming gently from the background.

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]]> Koch Winery https://hungarianwines.eu/koch-winery/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:54:24 +0000 http://2020.hungarianwines.eu/?p=13710 The Koch Winery has been dealing with viticulture and wine production for generations. It is located in Hajós region, Borota. The modern winery is been managed in 140 ha, it produces 27 types of wine and sells 800.000 bottle in a year.

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The Koch Winery has been dealing with viticulture and wine production for generations. It is located in Hajós region, Borota. The modern winery is been managed in 140 ha, it produces 27 types of wine and sells 800.000 bottle in a year. In 2014 the Koch Winery won the Winery of the Year award. It has a wide range of outstanding wines including cserszegi fűszeres, rosé, cabernet sauvignon and kadarka. Vin Art Winery is been created in Nagyharsány to process its grapes suitable in Villány.

The ’happy grape’

Koch Winery has implemented his own vineyard techniques regarding canopy management in Hajós–Baja wine region. The owner and winemaker, Csaba Koch studied biology, he is an oneologist and agricultural engineer, and his main concern is the vine and its wellbeing. The main point of the special grape growing method is that after a srtict pruning and canes tying (sylvoz training system), buds are not hid, the free growing of the vine is not obstacled in any way. The result is a relatively big, airy canopy that grows according to the needs of the plant around the wires. The plant grows as much canopy as it needs for the optimal photosynthesis. A small proportion of the leaves is cut at the end of the summer. The result is high quality and low costs, since the vineyards saves a lot of manual work. The vine plant is happy, because it can absorb and use as much sunshine as possible.

Csaba Koch

Contact:

Web: https://www.kochboraszat.hu

Wines

irsai

Hajós-Bajai Irsai Olivér 2020

The fabulous scent of a flowery spring meadow, bright sunshine and the the crispy freshness of the fruits are captured in the bottle. Open it and let them entertain you, enjoy the feeling!

cserszegi

Hajós-Bajai Cserszegi Fűszeres 2020

Gooseberry and elderberry on the nose with ‘the promise of full bodied wine (just as charming as that of a beautiful woman). On the palate its acidity is like a melody. Complex wine in which the variety and the technology encounters and results in preserved primary aromas and flavours, still it is not the usual perfume like wine, not simple and flat, but attractive, healthy, full of life and power.

rosé

Hajós–Bajai Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2020

Its colour resembles that of the strawberry cut in half. On the nose we can discover the typical Cabernet Sauvignon fruity aromas, mostly raspberry. Charming rose wine with flavours of strawberry and blackberry on the palate, which is a result of the constellation of an outstanding variety, the properly used reductive technology and the bravery of the winemaker. The noble Cabernet Sauvignon is very rarely used for rose wine in Kunság wine region and in the whole Great Plain of Hungary – but this Koch rosé justifies the endeavour. Slightly more full bodied than the usual roses, still it is an easy drinking, elegant wine which reveals the knowledge of the winemaker.

kadarka

Hajós–Bajai Kadarka 2018

This beautiful Kadarka wine reflects the warmth of vintage 2018 and its aromas and flavours express the richness of the black soil of ‘Bácska’ territory. The wooden vat fermentation and barrel ageing makes it spicy, velvety, vivid – full of fire!

Franc

Hajós–Bajai Cabernet Franc 2018

After a hint of paprika and other spices, the intense sour cherry aroma is the first impression of the wine. Vivid, pleasant acidity, rounded, refined tannins, surprisingly soft texture – especially knowing the age of the wine. After the first sip it proves to be a well made, decent wine to drink. Medium body, a little masculine bitterness. Then, after another sip and breathing some walnut appears – thus we have to start tasting again… It is a nice, easy drinking wine indeed. An example where Kadarka shows its charming face.

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Hajós–Bajai Late Harvest Chardonnay 2016

The classic green-greenish yellow colour oily swirling promises a significant body. First some hay, green apple, gooseberry appears on the nose, then after a little breathing the ripened grape becomes dominant. On the palate the body is really full as it was promised. Some might lack the range of acidity, but as a whole it is an elegant, respectful, noble wine. The alcohol level is almost 15%, and this with the barrel ageing gives you a wine for thought, a decent Chardonnay from Hajós–Bajai wine region.

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Kunsági Ice Wine 2007

Dark tones, almost the colour of the ancient gold. A really special wine to be the last course of a dinner. The fruity nose reveals the wonderful balance of apricot, hazelnut, almond and acacia honey.

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Hajós–Bajai Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique 2018

Dark purple colour. First spices on the nose, after breathing more and more fruit is added with nuts, then some coffee and dark chocolate with the air of vanilla pampers us from the glass. On the palate we experience the richness of red berry fruits from raspberry to blueberry. Complex, yet rather fruity wine expressing the wish of the winemaker: let the fruity flavours of the grape rule, barrel ageing should only back the fruitiness of the wine. In its long finish we come across the spices and fire of that of Szekszárd wine region – embarrassing enough, because the wine is from Hajós–Baja.

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Vin Art Villányi Cabernet Sauvignon Classicus 2015

Rich nose and palate with its own character. Complex, layered structure and distinct aroma profile.

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Villányi Cabernet Sauvignon Prémium 2012

Wonderful, exciting aromas and flavours, velvety tannins make the experience of tasting this wine complete.

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Villányi Csanád Cuvée 2015

It has the colour of pomegranate. Regarding the nose the first impression is that of punch and vanilla waking up a series of associations of the taster. Besides them we can smell several fruits like blueberry and blackberry. Then behind them we can discover a kind of ‘propolis’ note resulting from bottle ageing. On the palate vanilla is still dominant accompanied by sweet, dark berry fruits and spices. Significant body, relatively high alcohol, integrated tannins, soft acidy form the wonderful composition of this wine.

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]]> Grand Tokaj https://hungarianwines.eu/grand-tokaj/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:42:06 +0000 http://2020.hungarianwines.eu/?p=13632 The company was founded by the Hungarian State in 1948 and has been in her ownership ever since. The winery known as Tokaj Kereskedőház after 1993 has changed it’s name to Grand Tokaj in 2016 to emphasise the company’s all-time key role in the Tokaj Wine Region and to announce her ambitious plan to became a key player in markets not only on a national, but on a global level as well.

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The company was founded by the Hungarian State in 1948 and has been in her ownership ever since. The winery known as Tokaj Kereskedőház after 1993 has changed it’s name to Grand Tokaj in 2016 to emphasise the company’s all-time key role in the Tokaj Wine Region and to announce her ambitious plan to became a key player in markets not only on a national, but on a global level as well.

Grand Tokaj is the largest winery in the historic Tokaj-hegyalja wine region bearing the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the guardian and protector of our national winemaking tradition. The company is the flagship of wine production in the region being the largest winery – possessing a total of 66 hectares of vineyards and providing for 35% of the regions total. As the integrating force of the region we purchase grapes from over 1200 small producers across some 1050 hectares of land.

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Thanks to developments the winery is now able to manufacture products to a higher standard from grapes cultivated both on its own land and procured from outside producers. A storage tank facility of 66,000 hectolitres capacity was opened in 2014 providing the winery the technological conditions necessary to produce wine of an international standard and a bottling plant with an annual capacity of 10 million bottles has begun operation in early 2017. Further developments will be carried out in 2017 and the years following at the company’s site in Tolcsva and at the company’s cellar in Szegi.

Modernisation has also brought significant results at the winery’s vine cultivation branch. Between 2013 and 2015, a survey of cultivating potential and the condition of existing vineyards was carried out, as a result of which a geographic information system (GIS) has been created to support decision-making, permitting grape procurement at the winery to be modelled and planned ahead.

Grand Tokaj’s wines representing the winery’s new spirit are made under the supervision of Károly Áts – winner of the title ’Winemaker of the Year’ in 2012 and famed for his 100 points Essencia – who has been the chief oenologist of the company since 2013. ’I was born in a wine region I believe to be a miracle’- regards Károly Áts, and just as our chief winemaker we are equally committed to this special wine region with its uniqueness and greatness. Our mission is to restore it to it’s former glory.

Wines

Grand Tokaj N°8 2015

Light greenish yellow. Clear nose with fruitiness typical of the vintage, pear, peach, a touch of smokiness and spring flowers. The palate is complex due to the blending of Furmint and Hárslevelű varieties, and as a result of the versatile, layered characteristics of eight wine communes of Tokaj wine region. The nose is followed by harmonious flavours. The flowery-honeyed notes of Hárslevelű are combined with the vitality and body of Furmint, resulting a complex wine.

Grand Tokaj Kővágó Furmint 2015

The refreshing character of the wine is nicely combined with the flavours of Furmint grape, and it is backed by the minerality of Kővágó vineyard in Mád. Due to new oak fermentation and maturation the palate shows some subtle smokiness, the body of Furmint grape along with its vibrant citrus character. Full bodied wine with great length – and some mineral-salty touch in the finish.

Grand Tokaj Szamorodni 2013

Elegant, noble botrytis notes on the nose resulting from barrel ageing with vanilla and citrus tones. Caramel creaminess, citrus freshness, refreshing, featherlight fruitiness on the palate. Vibrant, playful balance of acidity, sugar and alcohol. Great length with intensity in the finish.

Grand Tokaj Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos 2013

Stunning complexity on the nose: botrytis from the aszú berries, peach, orange zest, walnut brittle, fig and exotic flowers, with a touch of dill at the end. Extremely clear fruitiness on the palate, orange, birch, pear and apricot notes combined with flavours of white chocolate and vanilla as well. The refined acidity keeps the structure firm, long, yet rounded. The mouth is full of lime and grapefruit and some matured, coffee notes during the prolonged finish. A genuine great wine of Tokaj at the beginning of its development with great potential.

Grand Tokaj Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2013

Fresh, lovely dried apricot, spring flowers with chamomile on the nose with dried orange, tropical fruits and charming rose pepper. „Colourful nose.” Jammy plum and apricot combined with refreshing fruitiness on the palate. Full bodied wine with great complexity and length, with the perfect balance of alcohol and sugar. It fills the mouth with endless juiciness.

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]]> Borbély Family Winery https://hungarianwines.eu/borbely-family-winery/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:25:52 +0000 http://2020.hungarianwines.eu/?p=13443 Borbély Family Winery is indeed a winery of which duties the whole family takes part in: both the founder Gyula and his wife, Gabriella, and both the second generation represented by Tamás and Diána.

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One family, two generations

Borbély Family Winery is indeed a winery of which duties the whole family takes part in: both the founder Gyula and his wife, Gabriella, and both the second generation represented by Tamás and Diána. The style of the wines are determined by the young, energetic and enthusiastic winemaker, Tamás, who has already been nominated for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year award for seven times (between 2012–2018).

Winemaking is more than a profession for him, he has been preparing for this mission all his life. It is due to his concept that the wines reflect the characteristics of their precious terroir.
The beginning 0.5 hectare plot has increased to 23 hectares by now, which is an ideal size for the family: it is still possible to handle and at the same time it is large enough to give the freedom to create a wide range of wines. Apart from the centre of the estate they have vineyards on five mountains of Badacsony wine region: Badacsony, Gulács, Tóti, Csobánc and Bács mountains.

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Guests are welcome!

The most important challenge of the recent years has been to establish and develop the wine tourism pillar of the winery. In the spring of 2014 a new wine terrace and a wine shop have opened in Badacsony, their Guest House (accommodating up to 10 people) has been renovated and altered to be suitable for winter as well and their tasting room has been enlarged to seat groups of up to 60 people all year long. But there is no need to fear of industrial like hospitality: it is still Gabriella who prepares home made, delicious dishes for the guests! For a tasting in the spacious tasting room fresh salty bakery, home made cold cut and sausage platter, artisan cheese is offered, and hot meal can also be ordered upon advance request.

2018 – a good year

The year 2018 was a most fruitful year for the winery full of success! They achieved several national and international acknowledments, and the winery was especially delighted because the flagship variety of the cellar, Olaszrizling received a lot of appreciation (the name of the variety is written together, but in the name of the wines below Olasz rizling is written in two words).
– Olasz rizling Ice Wine 2015 won gold medal at VinAgora international contest.
– Olasz rizling Ice Wine 2015 won gold medal at Aranytőke international Olaszrizling contest and was selected the best sweet wine of the competition.
– Badacsonyi Olasz rizling Late Harvest 2015 received gold medal at Aranytőke international Olaszrizling contest.
–’KARÓS’ Badacsonyi Olasz rizling limited selection 2015 won gold medal at National Wine Contest.
– Two Borbély wines were selected by Winelovers Great Selection TOP 10: Bács hegy Badacsonyi Olasz rizling on the 6th place and Nász a Bácsony Badacsonyi Olasz rizling limited selection 2016 on the st place (this latter is a very limited quantity wine, only 400 bottles were made, they are available only at the cellar).

Some recent acknowledgements

– „kinnagangon” Badacsonyi Pinot Noir Rosé 2022: gold medal, Veszprém Wine Contest, Hungary
– Tomaj Badacsonyi Rózsakő – Olasz rizling – Kéknyelű 2022: grand gold medal, Szent György mountain wine contest
– Badacsonyi Kéknyelű Selection 2020: gold medal, best producer, Badacsony Kéknyelű Wine Contest
– Karós Badacsonyi Olasz rizling Limited Selection 2019: gold medal, National Wine Competition
– Badacsonyi Zeus late harvest 2019: gold medal, National Wine Competition

Borbély wines are available in Germany at Ungarische Weinauslese and in the Netherlands at Wijndruppels.

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Contact:

Borbély Family Winery – Wine House and Guest House
8258 Badacsonytomaj, Káptalantóti út 19.
Tel.: +36-30/927-1414

Email: info@borbelypince.hu

Web: www.borbelypince.hu

Wines

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Badacsonyi Rózsakő Selection 2021

Besides the typical mineral character some attractive floral notes with barrel spices appear to make the overall sensation more playful, enchanting. In vintage 2021 it has more aromas than the average, and shows the crispy acidity inherited from Kéknyelű. There is a hint of saltiness as well. Lovely, long finish.

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Badacsonyi Kéknyelű Selection 2020

The characteristics of the variety are nearly identical with those of the salty-mineral tones of the basalt of the terroir. These notes are finely spiced with the signs of oak ageing.

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Bács-hegy Badacsonyi Olasz Rizling 2020

Apart from the characteristics of the variety, ripened fruit and some subtle oaky tones in the background can be discovered both on the nose and the palate. The unique character of the terroir is also reflected in this complex wine.

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Badacsonyi Zeusz late harvest 2019

Fine, subtle dried, overripened fruit character with discrete minerality. Elegant acidity finely balancing residual sugar.

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Karós Badacsonyi Olasz Rizling Limited Selection 2019

Concentrated wine with characteristics of the variety, subtle oak spices and deep reflection of the terroir. Vintage 2019 is especially rich and elegant and in spite of its relatively high acidity and alcohol, it is soft and very pleasant on the palate. The unique fruit of a small, unique plot where the traditional training system was kept.

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Csányi Winery is located on the outskirts of the town of Villány, the predecessor of which, was established by Zsigmond Teleki in 1881. The owners considered the traditions important, therefore they left the old system of cellars––now a rarity––almost intact, and built a modern winery above it that meets today’s demands.

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WE HAVE EVERYTHING NEEDED TO CREATE GREAT WINES: DEEP RESPECT FOR THE SOIL, QUALITY INGREDIENTS GROWN ON SLOPES WITH EXCELLENT MICROCLIMATES.

We embrace moderation and seek to understand the wine we consume. At the same time, we believe that traditions can be challenged: the world of wine is a broad realm where everyone can be true to themselves, discovering their interests and preferences. We feel that these are the values that can genuinely help us shape the future of the wine industry. Zsigmond Teleki led the way in grape breeding in Hungary and brought a fresh perspective to grape and wine culture. Without his efforts, we wouldn’t have vineyards in Hungary today, nor talk about wines — his legacy still defines the daily life and long-term goals of Csányi Pincészet. We aim to continue nurturing his innovative role with the TELEKI brand today.

CLIMATE

The location and orientation of the Villány mountains make it an ideal area for grape cultivation. The southern slopes of its east-west oriented mountain range create a distinct microclimate in this area. The area is characterized by a warm climate with a moderate amount of rainfall. The annual average temperature ranges between 10-11 °C, which is slightly higher than the national average, but the total amount of sunshine per year is high, varying between 2100-2150 hours. The late summer is the sunniest period. Spring frosts can occur up to mid of April, with the frost-free period generally lasting until the second half of October. The southern slopes have over 200 frost-free days. This special terroir optimal for grapevines, coupled with our colleagues’ expertise, knowledge and passion for wine ensures that every drop of Teleki wine promises a fine taste sensation and high quality.

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GRAPE GROWING AND WINEMAKING

Our vineyards are located on the most prestigious slopes of the Villány wine region. On the south-facing, loess-soil slope of Hársos, we cultivate the region’s traditional variety, Portugieser, along with Bordeaux varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. In Csillagvölgy-dűlő, we have planted Blaufränkisch and Syrah varieties and the vineyards in Kopár-dűlő produce premium wines thanks to the high number of sunlit hours. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay also serve as the base material for our sparkling wine made using the méthode traditionnelle, while our white wines are made from the most popular domestic varieties, including Irsai Olivér, Olaszrizling, Hárslevelű and Chardonnay. At our winery, we not only produce wines but also craft and bottle our sparkling wine entirely on-site. We have recently completed our sparkling wine bottling facility, which allows us to keep every step of the sparkling wine production in our own hands, thereby ensuring quality and honoring tradition.

The innovation we previously referred to is also manifested in our unique wines: we offer varieties that are not widely available in other wineries within the country. We showcase the Petit Verdot as a varietal wine as well as the three characters of Syrah: in the form of a rosé, a red wine and even a white semi-sparkling wine. Our newest plantations from 2023 yield Malbec and Grüner Veltliner grapes. Nestled at the base of the Villány Mountains, our processing facility houses the largest cellar in the wine region, spanning a total of 1,000 meters including its side branches. While we have the necessary technology for forward-thinking wine crafting, we also keep in mind existing wine production traditions, which aim to reliably present the value generated in the grapes to the maximum extent. Following traditional ageing in wooden barrels and barrique, our wines undergo a secure bottling process using the most advanced bottling production line available today.

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Wine Categories:

TELEKI Selection
This category offers the widest assortment, allowing everyone to find their favorite wine, whether it’s fresh white wine, fruity rosé, or velvety red wine.

TELEKI Inspiration
A premium category with a carefully curated selection, where each wine’s depth and character make it a worthy companion for special occasions.

TELEKI Tradition
The TELEKI Tradition category includes the winery’s top wines, making them the perfect choice for the most exceptional occasions.

KŐVILLA
KŐVILLA primarily focuses on the HORECA segment, paying special attention to the needs of the hospitality industry with premium-quality wines.

(László Romsics - CEO at Csányi Winery)

„When I was a child, my parents had a small Oportó vineyard in Villány, in the Csillagvölgy area, so I got to know the wine region at an early age. Perhaps that’s where my connection to wine and this region comes from. Over the past twenty years or so, I’ve explored the world of wine from New Zealand to California, and I’ve visited nearly every wine region in Europe. During this time, I didn’t focus on mastering techniques or technologies, but rather on understanding the mindset of different wine regions and the people who work there. I learned what values can lead a wine region or a brand to success.

I joined the Villány team in 2016, and I am proud to lead Csányi Winery and work for such a historic brand as TELEKI.”

CONTACTS

Zsolt Forczek
Sales&Marketing Director
Tel: +36707784425
E-mail: zsolt.forczek@bonafarm.hu
Web: www.telekibor.hu
Address: Csányi Winery 7773, Villány Ady fasor 2

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Wines

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TELEKI Tradition Super Premium Villányi Franc Kopár 2020

“Cabernet Franc has found its natural home in Villány” (Michael Broadbent, Decanter 2000). Intensive on the nose, where the aroma of forest fruit and spices prevails. Intense scent of wild fruit basket and the sensation of spices. Its luscious, captivating flavours are accompanied by notes from the toasting of the oak, with blueberries and raspberries. It is a full-bodied but not cumbersome wine that carries the elegance of the variety. Real Villány wine!

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KŐVILLA Villányi Cabernet Sauvignon Kopár 2021

Kővilla (’Stone Villa’) is situated on the southern slope of Villány surrounded by vineyards. This building has been the witness of several important events of our wine region – and the stone house inspired this selection wine of ours. A wine with a distinct personality. The nose is intensely spicy and has notes of vanilla, while its palate is determined by fruity notes: blackcurrant and blueberry. Concentrated and harmonious wine with long ageing potential.

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KŐVILLA Villányi Syrah

Exciting and complex wine. Intense nose with spices, vanilla and black pepper, along with a mixture of blueberry and blackberry notes. The palate is delicate, with soft tannins and a long lasting, lively aftertaste.

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TELEKI Inspiration Villányi Kékfrankos 2021

It has deep ruby colour. The intense aromas of fully ripe red fruit such as cherry and sour cherry is combined with smoky, toasty notes from barrel ageing. The complex, layered and fruit-driven palate is nicely balanced. It is harmonious wine with rich fruitiness, which is emphasized by the racy acidity. The fine-grained, ripe and integrated tannins give long ageing potential to the wine. A complex and layered wine that is also juicy and approachable. Do not wait to taste it!

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TELEKI Inspiration Villányi Merlot 2023

Deep ruby colour with hints of pomegranate. Intense developing nose full of fully ripened red fruits, mainly cherry and sour cherry. These aromas are embraced with a subtle smoky note resulted from barrel ageing. On the palate it is juicy, with lively flavours. The tannins are velvety are in perfect balance with the whole structure of the wine.

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TELEKI Tradition Chardonnay Brut 2021

Elegant, pale colour with tiny, fine bubbles. Intense, complex nose with orange notes, discreet yeastiness and some citrus fruits. On the palate, it is characterized by a finely woven texture, tight structure and crystal clear flavours. The vibrant acidity gives liveliness and freshness to the sparkling wine, highlighting its fruity character. Ethereal sparkling wine with small and creamy bubble pearls and perfect harmony.

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TELEKI Selection Villányi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Full bodied, concentrated wine with a rich bouquet of flavours. Deep ruby colour, intense, capturing spicy nose. Velvety taste with a bright flavour of blackcurrant and light notes of plums and long aftertaste. The palate is full, rounded, layered and the vivid acidity is in perfect balance with the fine textured tannins of medium quantity.

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TELEKI Selection Villányi Olaszrizling 2024

Light and refreshing wine. Its bouquet reveals the flavour of green apple and citrus fruits. The fruity notes are mainly preserved thanks to the reductive technology. Compared to other wines, our Olaszrizling has rather low alcohol content, good acidity and medium length aftertaste.

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TELEKI Selection Villányi Rosé Cuvée

Fresh rosé blend of popular grape varieties of Villány. Light onion skin colour, blueberry, blackberry and redcurrant on the nose. The palate cheerfully reflects the berry fruits of its scent, accompanied by refreshing acidity. Serve well chilled on every possible occasion!

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Babarczi Vineyard and Winery is situated in one of the smallest wine regions of Hungary, Pannonhalma wine region, at the edge of Small Plain. The family owned winery was founded in 1980 and it is currently run by the second generation of the family.

At the beginning we planted only 3.000 m², by now we are a winery cultivating 60 hectares. Most of the vineyards are located around the communes of Tényő and Győrújbarát, but we cultivate additional vineyards in Pannonhalma.

In 2002 a large scale investment established the the technological background of our high standard winemaking, since new equipments were added to the existing barrels. The new stainless steel tank with large capacity is suitable for temperature controlled fermentation and sedimentation, while the stainless steel storing tank increased our storage capacity significantly. At the same time we built a tasting venue suitable for 80 people, where wine dinners are frequently held. The family worked a lot to launch and to improve wine tourism in the wine region. We have hosted guests for 10 years, our most popular wine tasting includes 6–8 wines, and our cellar is one of the destinations of several regional wine tours.

All the members of the family agree that nationwide recognition of Pannonhalma wine region is to be achieved through reductive white wines. We make our wines with this concept in mind and the selection of the grape varieties also follows this philosphy. In our vineyards we grow grapes like Olaszrizling, Rhine Riesling, Irsai Olivér, Kékfrankos, Cserszegi Fűszeres and Pinot blanc.

Our high quality wines made of high quality grapes have found secure market within Hungary, and we have conducted several export shipments to Slovakia, the Checz Republic, Austria, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Nowadays 300–350 thousand litres of wine are produced in the winery, out of which nearly 200.000 litres are exported in bulk to Czech and Italian large wine plants, the rest is bottles within the winery. The estate constantly employs 8 people and some additional people are employed in the vineyards.

Babarczi wines are first and foremost available in Budapest and in the city of Győr nearby, and obviously they are sold in the restaurant, wine bars of the region. We are proud, because are wines are also selected in the sortiment of Michelin star restaurants in Budapest. Among our clients there are wholesale companies and our bulk wines are also top selling products.

Babarczi portfolio consists of mainly white wines, but we produce red wine in a smaller amount as well. Every year we increase the number of our accolades in both national and international competitions.

With the joined force of the family members, our aim is to create an estate, which will thrive through generations, will improve dynamically and will have the ability to renew from time to time. Our objective is the show the potential and the unique characteristics of Pannonhalma wine region through all the wines made in the winery.

Contacts

Phone: +36 96 456 734, +36 70 314 6318
Email: info@babarczipince.hu
Address: 9081 Győrújbarát, Óvoda utca 33.

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Wines

Buborczi

Buborczi

This wine is a unique exciting blend of the peachy acidity and lightness of Müller Thurgau, the spicy aromas of Pinot Gris and Irsai Olivér’s perfumed, elderflower notes. Fine bubbles caress the palate, while its fragrant fruit character and lively acidity make this wine the refreshing drink of the summer.

Irsai

Pannonhalmi Irsai Olivér 2020

Pale yellow colour. Medium intense nose with elderberry, white flowers and citrus notes. Refreshing, gentle acidity combined with a palate reminiscent of the aromas of the nose. Light body, spicy tones. A crispy, juicy, light wine typical of the variety.

Olaszrizling

Pannonhalmi Olaszrizling 2020

A quality wine full of character with instantly recognisable aromas reminiscent of almond. It has a balanced acidity and good length.

Sauvignon

Pannonhalmi Sauvignon Blanc 2019

A supple, medium-bodied, elegant wine with a refreshing balanced nose reminiscent of elderflower, nettle and white-fleshed fruit. Its delightful lemon crispness and firm acidity awakens your taste buds, softened with hints of peach and tropical fruit. It lingers extensively on the palate.

Chardonnay

Pannonhalmi Chardonnay 2019

The fruit for this Chardonnay comes from a vineyard called Baron Hill, one of the best vineyards of Győrújbarát with the most potential. Its nose and palate reflect freshness and fruitiness, but the characteristic mineral notes are also present. Pear, apple and floral tones pair with zesty acidity. Ideal with fish plates, but perfect in itself as well.

Rajnai

Pannonhalmi Rajnai Rizling 2019

The Pannonhalma vineyards reserve a small select area for this grape originating from the Rhine region, now of international popularity. A wine of strong character, it naturally draws attention to itself with its well balanced refreshing levels of acidity and fleshy palate.

Rosé

Pannonhalmi Kékfrankos Rozé 2020

This rosé is made of 100% Kékfrankos. It perfectly displays the characteristics of the variety and reflects the terroir of Pannonhalma wine region both on the nose and on the palate. Intense strawberry and raspberry notes lifted by the vivacious, medium acidity.

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Pannonhalmi Kékfrankos 2019

The nose is characteristic of the variety: cool sour cherry and cherry with herbs. Medium body, ethereal palate, great balance, vibrant acidity and firm tannins. A Kékfrankos easy to fall in love with.

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