Holdvölgy Expression: The Best White Wine & Best Hárslevelű
Winelovers Wine Awards results announced
With 1063 entries at the 4th edition, Winelovers Wine Awards have become the largest wine competition organized in Hungary. Samples came from 13 countries, 8 wines received grand gold medal, six from Hungary, one from Romania and one from Italy. The best white wine is Holdvölgy Expression 2021 from Tokaj.
The beauty of Betsek
“Beauty without expression is boring” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“This wine represents a remarkable fusion of the historic 1st Growth Becsek and the Hárslevelű grape variety. It beautifully showcases the terroir, capturing the elegance and charm of this specific vineyard, which is enhanced even further by the subtlety of the Seguin Moreau oak barrels.
Our single varietal Hárslevelű is the 11th release from our parcels of first-growth Becsek where the average age of the vines is 45 years. On the nose, green apple dominates, complemented by notes of yellow watermelon and chestnut. The palate reveals a rich character of plum and gooseberry, again accompanied by chestnut. It is a vivid and multi-layered terroir wine. “
More about Holdvölgy Expression 2021
We cannot add more, only we can call your attention to the fact that only 2400 bottles were made, it is better hurry!
Some of the “best of” Hungarian wines
– The Most Successful Winery: Sauska (Tokaj and Villány) with 7 gold medals, plus 2 silver and 2 bronze medals
– Highest score: Grand Tokaj Terroir Selection Amphora Aged Tokaji Eszencia 2013, Tokaj
– Best Sparkling Wine: Kreinbacher Egoiste 2017, Somló
– Best Dry White Wine (and Best of Hárslevelű): Holdvölgy Expression 2021, Tokaj
– Best Red Wine: Bock Capella 2012, Villány
– Best of Furmint: Pelle Tokaji Furmint 2024, Tokaj
– Best of Cabernet Franc: Feind Cabernet Franc 2020, Balatonfüred–Csopak
– Best of Syrah: Koch Syrah 2021, Hajós–Baja
– Best of Pino Noir: Garamvári Pinot Noir 2021, Balatonboglár wine region
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International “best of” wines
– Best of Romania: Carastelec Carassia Classic, Transylvania
– Best of Italy: Nativ Vico Riviera 99, 2024, Irpinia
– Best of France: Champagne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs 2016, Champagne
– Best of Ukraine: Chateau Chizay Furmint (orange wine), Zakarpattia
– Best of Spain: Visiega Cava Brut, Catalonia
See all results here
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