Sándor Petőfi, the renowned poet and an importnt character of the revolution of 1848–49 must have popped in this event to cheer with a glass of bubbly. He liked wine, it is clearly known from his poems. Now his statue stands in Március 15. square near the River Danube, where Kiosk bistro is situated. This trendy place will host Borjour Spark!, a sparkling tasting on 13–14 August. The two day event will feature every type of bubbled wines: champagne, cava, prosecco and certainly Hungarian sparkling wines. About 30 different bottle fermented sparkling wines will be available, and the entrance fee is only the purchase of a glass (1500 HUF). Wine samples are to be paid directly at the exhibitors’ booths.

Elegance dressed in pink

One of the Hungarian sparkling wines not to miss is Teleki Tradíció 1881 Pinot Noir Rosé Brut, the first méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine of Csányi Winery in Villány. László Romsics used to be the chief winemaker of Törley, thus sparkling has always been a passion for him. As the CEO of Csányi Winery it was important for him to prove that the mediterranean Villány is able to produce elegant, ethereal sparkling wine from Pinot Noir. He was right.

“Elegant, pale colour of peach with fine bubbles. Intense, complex nose with peach, orange and subtle yeast with some citrus notes. On the palate finely woven texture, firm structure, crystal clear flavours. Fresh, vibrant acidity makes the sparkling wine vivacious and refreshing, enhancing the fruity character. Ethereal, feather light with tiny, melting bubbles. Perfect harmony. Taste it slowly finding pleasure in every sip.”

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This photo was shot in Greece in a dream island, where a bottle of Garamvári Blanc Fleur Brut was taken with the traveller. Travelling is getting extremely complicated these days, no schedule is secured, therefore every moment of this summer’s vacation is even more precious.

Garamvári Blanc Fleur is a single vineyard, bottle fermented sparkling wine made of 100% Pinot Blac. The creator is Vencel Garamvári, the “doyen” of Hungarian quality sparkling wines.

“Flowery bouquet, slim and elegant appearance, refreshing acids, and dainty, pearl-like bubbles. Pinot blanc base wine is fruity, the citrus tastes and bouquet conjure up the mediterranean nights, cleanness of mountain springs. Recommended as accompanying light dishes, vegetables, pastry, fishes and poultry, but it can stand alone as well, chilled to 6 – 7 C⁰. The acidic structure is light and agreeable, thus it is a very much liked sparkling type of the ladies.”

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According to Zoltán Németi wine blogger on screwcapped.com Sauska Rosé 2019 from Villány is one of the best Hungarian rosé wines. “Poised, elegant, not a hair out of place. Crisp and refreshing, but acidity is integrated. There is some structure to it, well judged firmness that gives some length and seriousness without sacrificing lightness and drinkability. So enjoyable. A complete wine.” As for its value for 6-7 euros, he simply says: fantastic value, buy, buy, buy. We can only agree with him, and the same is true for the winery’s bottle fermented Sauska Rosé Brut from Tokaj region. The blend is made of Furmint, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Hárslevelű, and due to this unique combination of grape varieties the palate is exciting, refreshing and above all playful. The 9 grams sugar makes it a charming, easy to enjoy sparkling, and since it spent 15 months on the lees, there is no lack of integrated, fine bubbles. A sparkling wine full of zest, one that gives you impetus – which is finely expressed in this photo. So why not paint it pink with Sauska? If you happen to stay in Budapest, you can enjoy the blessing of express delivery by Bortársaság wine store.

Sauska wines from Bortársaság

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The world’s most prestigious sparkling wine competition, the British CSWWC founded by Tom Stevenson has been organized for the 6th time, and Kreinbacher Estate from Somló has won the title ’Best Hungarian Sparkling Wine’ for the 3rd time. After Tony Jordan, member of the jury sadly and suddenly passed away, György Márkus, the Hungarian ’reserve judge’ has become a standard member of the jury.