Homola Winery
Under conversion
Homola Winery is cultivating in the best vineyards of Csopak grape growing area, on 15 hectares of its own land, which is currently undergoing organic conversion. The natural approach is becoming increasingly important in the life of the winery, the wines are made with minimal intervention, long ageing, most of the wines are unfiltered and unrefined. The primary grape variety is Olaszrizling, with the addition of Riesling, while other important grape varieties include Kékfrankos, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah, and there is an increasing focus on traditional method sparkling wines. The wines of Homola Winery are the result of the joint efforts of the owner Szabolcs Homola and Attila Homonna, head winemaker.
Restaurant and wine terrace
Homola Winery’s goal is to be an important and active player in the public life of Balaton region and Paloznak in particular. Their restaurant “Sáfránkert” offers high quality dishes made from fresh, local ingredients, a homely atmosphere, a renewed emphasis on grilling in line with seasonality, and a wide selection of Homola wines in the heart of Paloznak. One of the most beautiful wine terraces on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, Homola Wine Terrace awaits those who want to relax and enjoy quality time on a gentle hillside, among the rows of grapes. Excellent wines, peace and quiet. Cultural events, wine tastings, wine evenings, picnic basket and DJ in the vineyard in summer.
A must-go summer event
Those who visit Balaton in August should not miss the 3-day-long “Paloznaki Jazz Piknik” where jazz, funk, pop, soul and an unmistakable picnic experience pairs with the winery’s best wines. Countless concerts and shared memories spanning generations at Balaton’s most prestigious boutique festival.
Contact
Zsombor Gál
export manager
zsombor.gal@homolapinceszet.hu
https://homolapinceszet.hu/en/homepage/
Wines
Homola Sauvignon Blanc 2023
A fresh, pure Sauvignon Blanc, its style is somewhere between the Sauvignons of the Loire and the New World. The grapes come from loess soil from the Southern Shore of the Lake, the only Homola wine outside of the wine district. The wine was made with a natural approach: the selected grapes were harvested by hand, the wine was partly fermented and aged in “Speidel-eggs”. Elderberries, citrus and a hint of saltiness can be detected on the nose, the wine is elegant with a good acidity structure, an excellent accompaniment to cold platters, but also to grilled dishes.
Homola Rizling 2023
One of the winery’s most important wines is this elegant blend of indigenous Olaszrizling and Riesling, which perfectly reflects the “Paloznak” style. The fruits come from the best parcels around the estate, where the soil is typically Permian red sandstone and marl. The vineyards are under organic transition.
The Homola Rizling tastes fresh, juicy with a good acidity carrying the well known flavours of Csopaki Olaszrizling: citrusy, zesty with almond and a hint of saltiness.
Homola Kékfrankos 2019
Balatonfüred-Csopak wine region is mostly well-known for its white wines. Although reds are quite characteristic here, the most important black grape variety is Kékfrankos as in the whole country. Northern-Balaton’s Kékfrankos are always very elegant, ripe but not tannic driven red wines and Homola’s red wine philosophy fits totally in this style.
With its light, ruby red colour, a mixture of fresh red berry fruits (cherry, sour cherry), earthy flavours paired with an extremely harmonious palate this wine could be fantastic for cold platters.
Homola Syrah 2019
Syrah has been grown from the beginning on one of our most important cru vineyards (Hajnoczy), lying above Paloznak town. The warmer, loessy-marley soils bring out the best of the variety. Lively, spicy, rich and attractive wine. The wine went through a long ageing (24 months) which gives it a round and silky texture. Unfiltered, unrefined, with minimal sulphur content.
Homola Kékfrankos Tihany 2019
This unfiltered Kékfrankos is the fruit of a 30-year-old vineyard in Tihany Peninsula on the shore of Lake Balaton. A real volcanic wine as here the soils are mainly composed of basaltic tuff. The wine was fermented spontaneously in open-vats and aged in large barrels for 24 months. The result is a handcrafted charming and complex red wine with an elegant acidity and a long finish.
Homola Cabernet Franc 2019
Our Cabernet Franc comefrom the picturesque Tihany Peninsula of Lake Balaton. The territory is part of the Balatonfüred-Csopak PDO but, unlike the majority of the region, lies on volcanic rock with a mixture of basalt tuff in the soil. The wine is elegantly cool, medium-full-bodied with complex fruity aromas (blackberry, cranberry) and some spices (black and rose pepper). The wine went through a long ageing (24 months) which gives it a round and silky texture. Unfiltered, unrefined, with minimal sulphur content.
Homola Kékfrankos Rosé Brut Nature 2020
Authentic Traditional Method Sparkling from Paloznak
This is the third vintage of the winery when traditional method bubbles were made, one white from Furmint and one rosé from Kékfrankos. The product line is more and more important, as the winery will open its own sparkling wine cellars in the following years.
The rosé brut nature is made from the autochtonous Kékfrankos variety from the Balatonfüred-Csopak wine district. Despite the 0 g of sugar content, it is extremely fruity and rich in flavour. It is characterised by red berries and a firm acidity that smoothens and becomes creamy at the end of the sip.
Homola Furmint Brut 2020
Authentic Traditional Method Sparkling from Paloznak
This is the third vintage of the winery when traditional method bubbles were made, one white from Furmint and one rosé from Kékfrankos. The product line is more and more important, as the winery will open its own sparkling wine cellars in the following years. Furmint is largely used for traditional method s.wines in Hungary, because of its good acidity and neutral taste profile, mostly mineral character, depending on the terroir. Homola’s Furmint vineyards lie on Permian red sandstone and marga, the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel for 5 months, followed by a long period of bottle ageing.
Homola Cuvée St 2023
Cuvée St is a picture-perfect Balaton wine. Crisp, elegant, immersive, carries the flavours of the summer at the Lake. The grapes come from different parts of the Paloznak area, where the soil is mainly composed of the red sandstone typical of the region. From 2023, the vineyards are in the process of organic conversion; the grapes are harvested by hand. The winemaking is natural and modern, what you get from the bottle is nothing but the pure juice of the terroir.