Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Terroir, vineyard: Southern-Balaton (Balatonlelle)

Protection of origin category: Balatonmelléki PGI

Technology: After hand harvesting, the grapes were immediatelly processed, followed by fermentation in low temperature partly in stainless steel tanks, partly in "Speidel-eggs" on fine broom. The wine was bottled after 6-month-long maturation in order to provide a balance and roundness to it.

Bottled quantity: 12000

Retail price in Hungary: 8-10 €

Alcohol: 13%

Acidity: 6 g/l

Residual sugar: 1,7 g/l

Extract: 20,3 g/l

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Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 12%

Acidity: 6.7 g/L

Residual sugar: 0.6 g/L

Terroir, vineyard: Mórágy

Technology: Harvested grapes are immediately brought to the cellar where the clusters are carefully selected and destemmed, and macerated on the skin for 4 hours. After a soft press, the alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature below 16 °C (61 °F) for 12-14 days. The wine is stored in stainless steel vats for a few months until bottling.

Serving temperature: 9–11°C

Food pairing: Nice pairing with appetizers, white fish, soups, herb-driven sauces over chicken, and tofu.

Ex-cellar retail price: 2500 HUF / 6-7 EUR

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Grape varieties: 45% Olaszrizling (Welshriesling), 30% Rhein Riesling, 15% Gewürztraminer, 10% Pinot Blanc

Alcohol: 12.64% vol.

Acidity: 5.6 g/l

Residual sugar: 3.6 g/l

Extract: 21.7 g/l

Vineyard: Packalló, Babszökő, Tavaszó, Széldomb

Soil: Sand and loess soil, white and red clay, brown woodland soil

Exposure: Plateau, south and south-west slopes

Plantation: 2001–2007

Density: 5210 vines/ha

Training: Guyot, low cordon

Harvest: Between 12 and 30 September 2022

Vinification: The harvested grapes are first destemmed and selected by an optical sorting machine and then they are crushed and pressed except Gewürztraminer that has a one-day-long cold maceration before being pressed. Following settling and clearing the juices are fermented by specific yeast cultures under controlled temperature conditions. The rapid, oxygen-free processing technology makes it possible to transfer the primary characteristics of the grape juices into the wine.

Serving temperature: 10–11°C

Optimal consumption: 2023–2025

Food pairing: Recommended to be consumed with roasted or cooked white meats and vegetable garnishes or as a perfect companion of friendly discussions

Bottled quantity: 120 000 bottles

Retail price on winery webshop: 7-8 euro

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Grape varieties: 50% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Viognier

Alcohol: 14.10% vol.

Acidity: 4.8 g/l

Residual sugar: 2.1 g/l

Extract: 21.8 g/l

Vineyard: Széldomb, Packalló

Soil: Sand and loess soil, brown woodland soil

Exposure: South and south-west slopes

Plantation: 2001–2009

Density: 5210 vines/ha

Training: Guyot, low cordon

Harvest: Between 15 September and 14 October 2021

Vinification: The biologically ripe grapes of the different varieties were harvested separately. After destemming the grapes, the berries were first selected by an optical sorting machine and then pressed, the cleared juice was put into 500 litre Hungarian oak barrels for the fermentation. Also, the malolactic fermentation took place in the barrels and we have been stirring up the fine lees regularly for 6 months to increase the complexity of the wine and enrich its aromas.

Serving temperature: 14–16°C

Optimal consumption: 2022–2027

Food pairing: Perfect pairing to grilled dishes and garnishes with cream or forest mushrooms.

Bottled quantity: 25 000 bottles

Retail price on winery webshop: 12-13 euro

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Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 12.70% vol.

Acidity: 5.8 g/l

Residual sugar: 3.4 g/l

Extract: 23.0 g/l

Vineyard: Széldomb, Tavaszó

Soil: Sand and loess soil, white clay

Exposure: Plateau, west and south-west slopes

Plantation: 2001–2002

Density: 5210 vines/ha

Training: Guyot, low cordon

Harvest: 14 September 2022

Vinification: Directly after harvesting the grapes, they were first destemmed and optically sorted that was followed by a skin contact for 14 hours on a very low temperature of 7°C. After being smoothly pressed, the cleared juice was fermented in stainless steel tank, partly on the skin. The wine was kept on the fine lees for two months.

Serving temperature: 10–11°C

Optimal consumption: 2023–2024

Food pairing: Matchless accessory to dishes with asparagus, vegetable garnishes and fresh or salt water fish.

Bottled quantity: 18 000 bottles

Retail price on winery webshop: 10-11 euro

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A New World style reductive Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is abundant in freshly cut grass and nettle, while the sip boasts crispy acidity and citrusy flavours. 

Type of wine: Dry, White

Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 12.06%

Acidity: 5.7 g/L

Residual sugar: 1 g/L

Extract: 21.4 g/L

Terroir, vineyard: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), Balatonfüred–Csopak wine region

Technology: Fermented and aged in stainless steel

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C

Food pairing: Recommended with fish plates, marinated meat dishes and it is also worth giving it a try with goat cheese. 

Bottled quantity: 20 000 bottles

Winery webshop retail price: 1599 HUF (0.75L) / 4.5 EUR

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Type of the wine: Rosé, dry

Grape variety:   Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch)

Alcohol content: 12.5%

Terroir, vineyard:  Mátra wine region

Training system:  Umbrella training system

Harvest: Machine harvest

Technology: Reductive vinification

Quality level:  Estate wine

Temperature:  7–10 °C

Food pairing:  Sea food, fresh cheeses

Available quantity:  11000 bottles

Retail price:  1.190 HUF / 3-4 EUROS

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Type of the wine: White, dry

Grape variety:  Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol content: 12.5%

Terroir, vineyard:  Mátra wine region

Training system:  Umbrella training system

Harvest: Machine harvest

Technology: Reductive vinification

Quality level:  Premium level

Temperature:  7–10 °C

Food pairing:  Dips or sauces of green herbs, seafood, salads, cheeses

Available quantity:  5000 bottles

Retail price:  1.790 HUF / 5-6 EUROS

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Type of the wine: white, dry

Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon blanc

Acidity: 6.2 g/l

Alcohol:

13% vol

Residual sugar: 0.8 g/l

Terroir, vineyard:  Etyek–Buda

Harvest: Hand harvested

Technology:  Reducitve vinification, controlled fermentation. After fermentation short batonnage, filtration.

Quality level:  Quality wine

Temperature:  10 °C

Food pairing:  Recommended with salads and seafood. Also goes well with roasted chicken breast seasoned with
green herbs. Also great companion for the grill season!

Available quantity:  22.500 BOTTLES

Retail price:  3000 HUF / 8–9 EUROS

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Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 12%

Acidity: 4.9 g/l

Residual sugar: 2.6 g/l

Extract: 20.5 g/l

Terroir, vineyard: Balatonlelle (Balatonboglár wine region), Garamvári Vineyard

Technology: Reductive

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C

Food pairing: Recommended with poultry or fish dishes, and try it with the obligatory asparagus.

Bottled quantity: 20.000 bottles

Cellar webshop retail price: 3700 HUF / 8–10 EUR

Awards:

Hungarian National Wine Competition 2025: Gold medal

Balaton Regional Wine Competition 2025: Gold medal

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