5 Hungarian wines dedicated to women

Olívia from Kunság, Hërka from Villány, Adél from Mátra, Gabriella from Badacsony and Katinka from Tokaj – five lovely wines with enchanting stories, from Hungarian winemakers.

Olívia, Irsai Olivér’s bride (Frittmann Winery, Kunság wine region)

The family winery in Kunság wine region has been working with Generosa, a less known variety for a long time. The Hungarian Generosa is a cross between Ezerjó and Piros Tramini (Savagnin Rose). This pink-berried cross was obtained in 1951 by Bíró Károly in Hungary, tested since 1976 by Edit Hajdú at the Kecskemét viticulture research centre, and finally christened Generosa in 2004. In 2020 they blended Irsai Olivér with Generosa, and thus Olívia was born! The wine is charming, intense on the nose but not overwhelming, like a gracious young lady. Refreshing, juicy and the aromas of ripened grape linger on in our mouth. The two varieties work together perfectly, the result is a super balanced, wonderful summer wine made in every vintage.

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150 wines from 40 wineries

Székesfehérvár is a historic city of Hungary, and the “Great Fehérvár Wine Tasting” is an important annual event of the city. This year 40 wineries await guests from all over the country, just to mention a few: Babarczi Vineyard and Winery (Pannonhalma), Borbély Family Winery (Badacsony), Dominium Winery (Mátra), Holdvölgy (Tokaj), Koch Winery (Hajós–Baja / Villány), Vylyan Vineyard and Winery (Villány). Székesfehérvár is only a 50-minute drive from Budapest, and the venue is a hotel, so it is more than worth staying for the weekend and discovering the nearby Mór wine region.

Date and time: 11 January 2025, 16.00–23.00
Venue: Mercure Hotel Székesfehérvár
How to get there: By car it takes 50 minutes via M7 motorway. By train it also takes 50 minutes (InterCity trains from Budapest Déli railways station, several times a day).
Tickets cost 11 500 HUF (approximately 28 EUR)
Extras: Hungarian Wine Grand Prix award ceremony at 16.30
Buy your tickets here.
See the full list of exhibitors here.

The Best Sustainable wine from Dominium (Mátra) at Budapest Wine Festival

We have recently recommended some great wineries exhibiting at the most spectacular outdoor wine event in Hungary on 7–10 September. Since then, we have been informed that some new estates had been added to the list of the exhibitors, therefore it is worth checking the list again here.

Booth No 88 – new discoveries

One of the extra booths is VinAgora Discoveries, a booth where the most outstanding talents of the latest edition of VinAgora international wine contest will present their wines. Both No 88 will feature Szalóczi Winery, Káli Balázs Winery, Pannon Tokaj and Dominium Winery. This latter one is situated in the volcanic and mountainous Mátra wine region and at VinAgora it received The Best Sustainable Wine award for their Dominium Adél 2021, a wine blend made with environmental conscious farming.

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Adél, the beautiful lady

Adél is made of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Furmint. The varieties aged separately in new oak for 8 months and after blending the wines matured in stainless steel for 4 more months. Only 1200 bottles were made and the indicative retailed price is around 23 euros. The jury at VinAgora mentions the following adjectives: rich, elegant, long finish, complex, fiery, concentrated. And the following notes: dried figs, quince, walnut, pistachio, tropical fruits, juniper, pine, lemongrass, toffee, gingerbread, brioche (and many more).

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Our earler article about wineries to visit at Budapest Wine Festival

7 tips for Budapest Wine Festival on 7–10 September

Dirty Barbies, 4 wineries, cellar tours and much more

Farkasmály is a picturesque village in Mátra, in the largest mountainous wine region of Hungary. ‘Farkas’ means ‘wolf’, and though today there are no wolves in the forest, the music bands and fans will surely howl at the moon… Dominium Winery and 3 other local estates will present their wines to taste and enjoy.

Name of the event: Farkasmány Borudvar (‘Wine Court’ of Farkasmány village)
Date and time: 16.00–23.45 on 28-29 July, 2023
Entrance: free, wine glass is to be purchased. Tokens are available at the registration and guests can pay for the wines with tokens.
Program: music concerts with bands like Erőspista (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band), Dirty Barbies and others.
See full list of programs here (in Hungarian, but google can help)
At the other drink counters and food booths guests can pay by cash or card.
Wineries to pour wines: Ákos Cellar, Bárdos Winery, Dominium Winery, GoBri
Food: pulled pork sandwiches and vegan paninis from the stove oven, BBQ grill and gourmet corner
For accommodation tips click here
Contact: info@dominiumwine.com

Cellar tour in the cellar labyrinth of Farkasmály

During the festival participants will have the chance to take a guide tour in the historic cellars of Farkasmály village. The tour includes 5 wines from the exhibiting cellars and the guide will tell stories of 200 years of history.
Times of the cellar tour: Friday 17.30, 19.00, Saturday 17.30, 19.30
Registration is needed, price is 3500 HUF
The tours are in Hungarian, but in case there are some English speakers interested, the organizers will surely find a solution.

Contact Dániel Orbán, chief organizer
info@dominiumwine.com
+36 30 570 3849

Tempranillo from Mátra? Why not!

About us

Our family winery combines well-earned knowledge and diligent thoroughness with the enthusiasm of youth. The responsibility of making the key decisions is shared among our family members.

Tamás and Dániel are overseeing everyday operations, Tamás cares for the vineyard and Dániel is responsible for the winery, while Mónika is in charge of the paperwork and administration. Tamás Orbán the younger will undertake sales and marketing tasks after finishing his university studies.

We all have a deep respect for nature; we do believe that the wines made in the Mátra region are world-class products, and we made it our goal to reach out through all channels and share this belief with as many people as possible.