Twice as faithful – Taschner Fidelissima Cuvées from Sopron

Hungarianwines.eu — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:47:15 +0000

Sopron white and red blend

Sopron is the capital city of our westernmost wine region, near the Austrian Burgenland. And Sopron has a peculiar importance for Hungary: it is often cited as the City of Loyalty or the Faithful City. Fidelissima means “most faithful” in Latin, and Kurt István Taschner is undoubtedly a faithful and active citizen of the city, this is why he makes a white and red blend with the name Fidelissima.

The Faithful City

After the I World War the Treaty of Trianon attached Sopron and its surrounding villages to Austria, however a revolt broke out. Negotiations started with the help of Venice, and as a result a referendum was announced. On 14–16 December 1921 people over the age of 20 voted. The participation vas very high (89.5%), and the majority voted for staying Hungarian citizens – especially in the city of Sopron, where 72.8% voted for staying. It was the only case when the Treaty of Trianon was modified!
The Fire Tower in our cover photo is the symbol of Sopron, it is highly advised to visit with a museum inside and great view of the city. We once had the chance to taste Tascher’s méthod traditionnelle sparkling wine up there, with Kurt István Taschner himself.

More information about the Fire Tower

Kurt István Taschner serving bubbles for Wojciech Bońkowski Polish Master of Wine

Fidelissima white 2024

Grapes: Chardonnay, Zöldveltelini / Grüner Veltliner, Irsai Olivér, matured in stainless steel tank
“For those who find Irsai Olivér too fragrant, we have made this wine, a blend of Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner and Irsai Olivér. The nose is more restrained, but on the palate, you get a fuller, more serious, more complex wine. The name refers to the place of production, as it is the city of Sopron in western Hungary, where the vineyard and winery are located, which was awarded the title of City of Loyalty almost 100 years ago.”
Retail price: 1990 HUF (approximately 5 EUR)

Fidelissima red 2023

Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Zweigelt, Merlot, aged in barrel for 12 months
“A red version of the previous wine, made from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Zweigelt and Pinot Noir. The Cabernet Franc gives the wine body and structure, the Zweigelt its beautiful colour and the Pinot Noir its playfulness. It is a very drinkable wine, with velvety tannins, pleasant acidity and a long finish. It is the kind of red wine that can be enjoyed at any time, either on its own or with food.”
Retail price: 1990 HUF (approximately 5 EUR)

More information about Taschner Winery and Sparkling Wine House

Taschner Winery and Sparkling Wine Cellar

If you are interested in importing Taschner wines, contact the owner, Kurt István Taschner.