By Dóra Tomcsányi Hungarian designer

Gere wines are known as true icon wines all over Hungary, and also among the most seasoned foreign wine connoisseurs. Solus, Kopar, Attila Cuvée – undoubtedly superstar wines. But Gere estate has a playful faceas well, with the light-hearted bubblies, Frici white and Frici rosé. Now these aerated sparkling wines received a limited-edition ice bag designed by a well-known Hungarian designer.

 

White Frici is made of Királyleányka, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat Ottonel, while rose Frici is made of Menoir and Kékfrankos. Both of them fermented in stainless steel and carbon dioxide was added when bottling. Refreshing, flavoursome, full-of-fruit true summer wines.
The ice bags by TOMCSANYI design studio are inspired by Villány wine region and the the wines. As the designer says: “The aim was to create an IceBag, which is a stylish fashion accessory at the same time. Colourful, it has its own character and it represents the vibrant energy of the summer.”

Find Frici on the winery webshop
Find the ice bag on the winery webshop

About Dóra Tomcsányi

“Her innate love of patterns and textiles — shaped by vivid childhood memories of post-socialist Hungary — naturally led her to pursue a career in fashion design. A lifelong observer of visual culture, Dóri draws continuous inspiration from mid-century minimalism, found in furniture, interiors, and textile design. Today, her creative journey focuses on finding new ways to infuse national identity into contemporary, ethical clothing that balances tradition with modernity.”

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If you like subtle interior, elegant, yet relaxed style, and if you like enjoying spa treatments with top quality grape seed products, your place is 4 star Crocus Hotel in Villány. Now their Gourmet offer includes a degustation dinner and a ‘Classic’ tasting with 7 Gere Attila wines. Mandula, the restaurant of the hotel awaits its guests with a renewed summer menu with courses like pea soup with smoked quail egg, lamb with fermented french bean and pumpkin seed, guinea fowl with carrot and Roman salad, duck liver with raspberry, strawberry dessert with joghurt and elderberry. If you are there, do not miss the ultimate summer refreshment by Gere Attila Winery called Frici. This is an aerated sparkling wine in rosé and white versions. Frici white is made of Királyleányka, Sauvignon blanc and Muscat Ottonel, while Frici rosé is a blend of Medoc noir (Menoir) and Merlot. “The nose of this rosé wine is fresh, young and brightly fruity. It is refreshed with creamy carbon dioxide during bottling. The optimal acid content lends the wine a nice playfulness coupled with good intensity. Light, ethereal wine with an alluring finish.” Get fizzy with Frici:)

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Gere Attila Winery has been producing their areated sparkling wine since 2010. The bubbly is called Frici, which is the short version of the male names Ferenc or Frigyes, but it can refer to the term ’frizzante’ as well. „We visioned a style similar to Italian frizzante and when we were looking for a name we decided that the simplest solution will be the best and named it Frici. All of them are fresh and well drinkable. The basic wines are made with reductive technology then we add carbon dioxide and use filter, which is important to burst the harsh bubbles. This way we create a creamy but vigorous texture.” The new vintage white and rosé Frici wines are available now with renewed labels. As for white Frici the aromas are led by white fruits and citrus. „Green apple, white grape and mango with some green spices supplemented with citrus on the palate. Pleasant bubbles, vivacious character.”The rosé Frici has a vibrant colour. „Sour cherry and strawberry, floral notes and some citrus when tasting. Crispy fruitiness, nice balance, fine sparkling. Absolutely refreshing.”

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