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Taste “unfiltered bubbles” on 29 December in Budapest

Hungarianwines.eu — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:28:25 +0000

Winelovers Sparkling Night

Guests can taste around 100 sparkling wines from more than 50 estates. Apart from the 35 Hungarian sparkling brands, participants can taste bubblies from France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Austria and South Africa. Koch Chardonnay Extra Brut Unfiltered, a sparkling wine without having been disgorged will also be available. And the venue is Hotel InterContinental in Budapest, with magnificent view of the river Danube and the iconic Chain Bridge.

Date and time: 29 December 2025, 17.00–22.00
Venue: Hotel InterContinental Budapest, 1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere J. u. 12-14, Hungary
Pre-sale price until 28 December: 15 900 HUF/person (approximately 41 EUR), 29 800 HUF / 2 people (approximately 77.6 EUR)
Tickets on the spot: 18 900 HUF / person (approximately 49.2 EUR)
More information and ticket order here
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Chardonnay bubbly in three versions

Koch Winery in Hajós–Baja wine region makes traditional method sparkling wine of Chardonnay in three versions: there is a brut one, an extra brut one and an extra brut without disgorging. This last one is undoubtedly a unique drink even for the experienced sparkling wine drinkers. The fine lees give complexity and richness to a sparkling wine, but we get rid of it in order to obtain an attractive, clean and bright drink. And what if we do not remove the fine lees? It is an adventure, try it! But in moderation, since the fine lees can give headache if you are sensitive, but with one-two glasses there is no need to worry.
The grape was picked by hand from the vineyards around the estate building in Borota, Hajós–Baja wine region. Currently the 2023 vintage is available, abundant in citrus notes, mainly grapefruit along with green apple and some hazelnut. Elegant, complex and exciting sparkling wine with elevated acidity.
The retail price is around 28 EUR.

More about Koch Winery

Csaba Koch, the founder’s daughter, Pálma Koch is very active, and not only in the winery

Pálma Koch is the new president of Junibor

An organic rarity by Koch Winery

Have you heard of Castellum grape variety?

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Pálma Koch is the new president of Junibor

Hungarianwines.eu — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:23:19 +0000

Junibor comes from JUNIor and BOR (the Hungarian word for ‘wine’), and it is an association of young winemakers of family-owned estates. “It is important for us to create a supportive community for young winemakers focusing on the free flow of knowledge and the professional development” – commented Pálma Koch when she was elected on 12 February.

What is Junibor?

– Junibor was founded in 2008.
– Currently the president is Pálma Koch, the vice presidents are Ferenc Bujdosó and Zsolt Tiffán, board members: Előd Szíjjártó and Ákos Vabrik.
– It is easy to identify the estate of each winemaker, just look at the surname.
– Forever young? No, the winemakers can stay in the association until they are 40-year-old. They can apply for membership until they are 35.
– How to become a member? New members are first invited, if the invited accepts the invitation, the members vote.
– What do they do? Tasting events, study tours, educational programmes and more.
– Currently there are 47 members (the list of members is not updated).

See all Junibor members here

Junibor Facebook-page

A recent article about Pálma Koch

The Future Agro-Person of the Year

An organic wine made at Koch Winery

Have you heard of Castellum grape variety?

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3 charming Hungarian Sauvignon Blanc wines

Hungarianwines.eu — Thu, 16 May 2024 09:43:57 +0000

The “asparagus and Sauv Blanc time” of the year

Our wine educator used to say that Sauvignon Blanc is a variety easy to recognize even for beginners. It is true, and how delicious that revelation is! Though there is a trend to focus on local grapes and rediscover ancient varieties, it is nice to have stunning guest grapes. And guests should be treated well: we give them great soil, plenty of sunshine and loving care. Taste Sauvignon Blanc wines from different wine regions to discover the differences! Dubicz from Mátra wine region, Koch from Hajós–Baja and Frittmann from Kunság. This is the season of dishes made of fresh asparagus – an ideal pair of Sauvignon.

In Hungary there are 957 hectares under Sauvignon Blanc (source: HNT 2023), it is the 14th most planted white variety (out of the 125 white grapes planted in Hungary).
See all the grapes and their vineyard sizes here

Dubicz Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Mátra

Mátra is the largest mountainous wine region with volcanic soil and vineyards at high altitude. The award-winning labels of Dubicz Vineyard and Winery are so easy to recognize, that the wine connoisseur can experience double revelation: once with the playful labels and then with the unmistakable Sauvignon character. “Wild grasses can be found in its fragrance with a flowering tone and a bit of ripe pears in the background. A well-balanced taste with medium body. It is a smooth wine to drink.” The stainless steel fermented and aged wine is suggested by the ladies of the estate to be paired with poultry, feta, mozzarellacheeses, seafood, nuts.
The retail price on the winery webshop is only 1700 HUF / 4.4 EUR!
More about Dubicz Vineyard and Winery
If you are interested in importing Dubicz wines, contact Zsolt Fehér export manager

Koch Premium Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Koch Winery is the most important estate in Hajós–Baja wine region (Duna broader wine region) led by the owner, Csaba Koch, the “perpetuum mobile” of the Hungarian wine scene. The estate won the prestigious title “Winery of the Year” in 2014, Csaba was chosen “Winemaker of the Year” in 2019, Csaba is the president of the Hungarian Wine Academy and you can see him at hundreds of events, wine competitions throughout the year.
Koch Premium Sauvignon Blanc is also vinified in reductive way, but it is made of selected grapes, thus it belongs to the premium line. The alcohol level is only 11%, which is definitely an advantage, since you want another glass of the wine, then another one… Abundant in cut grass notes, green apples and citrus fruits. The best is to taste it at the estate, where there is a guest house as well with lovely rooms. The tranquility of the village is a remedy to our souls…
The retail price on the winery webshop is only 1839 HUF / 4.7 EUR!
More about Koch Winery
If you are interested in importing Koch wines, contact Pálma Koch export manager

Frittmann Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Kunság

Welcome to the largest wine region in Hungary, Kunság! The Frittmann brothers, true pioneers, revived the region’s reputation with fashionable wines. János Frittmann’s accolade as Winemaker of the Year in 2007 and the estate’s prestigious “Winery of the Year” title in 2015 underscore their commitment to excellence. Though they concentrate on indigenous varieties like Irsai Olivér, Ezerjó, Cserszegi Fűszeres, or Kadarka, others alike, some international grapes are also cultivated. Complete your experience with a stay in their charming guesthouse, where every room beckons with warmth and comfort.
“In keeping with the Kunság wine region, our version showcases its fruity side: the nose is reminiscent of luscious tropical fruits such as passion fruit and lime. On the nose, this lemon-coloured wine is strikingly refreshing, with citrus and herbal notes accompanied by yellow-fleshed fruit. The body is halfway between light and medium, the acids are balanced and the alcohol content is appropriate for the type of wine. On the palate, small bubbles of CO2, citrus aromas and a fine spicy character balance the sweet fruit of musk melon and pineapple. Recommended as an aperitif, with fish, chicken and cheese dishes.”
The retail price on the winery webshop is only 1900 HUF / 4.9 EUR!
More about Frittmann Winery
If you are interested in importing Frittmann wines, contact Péter Frittmann here.

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Koch Winery

Hungarianwines.eu — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:54:24 +0000

The Koch Winery has been dealing with viticulture and wine production for generations. It is located in Hajós region, Borota. The modern winery is been managed in 140 ha, it produces 27 types of wine and sells 800.000 bottle in a year. In 2014 the Koch Winery won the Winery of the Year award. It has a wide range of outstanding wines including cserszegi fűszeres, rosé, cabernet sauvignon and kadarka. Vin Art Winery is been created in Nagyharsány to process its grapes suitable in Villány.

The ’happy grape’

Koch Winery has implemented his own vineyard techniques regarding canopy management in Hajós–Baja wine region. The owner and winemaker, Csaba Koch studied biology, he is an oneologist and agricultural engineer, and his main concern is the vine and its wellbeing. The main point of the special grape growing method is that after a srtict pruning and canes tying (sylvoz training system), buds are not hid, the free growing of the vine is not obstacled in any way. The result is a relatively big, airy canopy that grows according to the needs of the plant around the wires. The plant grows as much canopy as it needs for the optimal photosynthesis. A small proportion of the leaves is cut at the end of the summer. The result is high quality and low costs, since the vineyards saves a lot of manual work. The vine plant is happy, because it can absorb and use as much sunshine as possible.

Contact:

Web: https://www.kochboraszat.hu

Wines

Hajós-Bajai Irsai Olivér 2020

The fabulous scent of a flowery spring meadow, bright sunshine and the the crispy freshness of the fruits are captured in the bottle. Open it and let them entertain you, enjoy the feeling!

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Hajós-Bajai Cserszegi Fűszeres 2020

Gooseberry and elderberry on the nose with ‘the promise of full bodied wine (just as charming as that of a beautiful woman). On the palate its acidity is like a melody. Complex wine in which the variety and the technology encounters and results in preserved primary aromas and flavours, still it is not the usual perfume like wine, not simple and flat, but attractive, healthy, full of life and power.

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Hajós–Bajai Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2020

Its colour resembles that of the strawberry cut in half. On the nose we can discover the typical Cabernet Sauvignon fruity aromas, mostly raspberry. Charming rose wine with flavours of strawberry and blackberry on the palate, which is a result of the constellation of an outstanding variety, the properly used reductive technology and the bravery of the winemaker. The noble Cabernet Sauvignon is very rarely used for rose wine in Kunság wine region and in the whole Great Plain of Hungary – but this Koch rosé justifies the endeavour. Slightly more full bodied than the usual roses, still it is an easy drinking, elegant wine which reveals the knowledge of the winemaker.

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Hajós–Bajai Kadarka 2018

This beautiful Kadarka wine reflects the warmth of vintage 2018 and its aromas and flavours express the richness of the black soil of ‘Bácska’ territory. The wooden vat fermentation and barrel ageing makes it spicy, velvety, vivid – full of fire!

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Hajós–Bajai Cabernet Franc 2018

After a hint of paprika and other spices, the intense sour cherry aroma is the first impression of the wine. Vivid, pleasant acidity, rounded, refined tannins, surprisingly soft texture – especially knowing the age of the wine. After the first sip it proves to be a well made, decent wine to drink. Medium body, a little masculine bitterness. Then, after another sip and breathing some walnut appears – thus we have to start tasting again… It is a nice, easy drinking wine indeed. An example where Kadarka shows its charming face.

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Hajós–Bajai Late Harvest Chardonnay 2016

The classic green-greenish yellow colour oily swirling promises a significant body. First some hay, green apple, gooseberry appears on the nose, then after a little breathing the ripened grape becomes dominant. On the palate the body is really full as it was promised. Some might lack the range of acidity, but as a whole it is an elegant, respectful, noble wine. The alcohol level is almost 15%, and this with the barrel ageing gives you a wine for thought, a decent Chardonnay from Hajós–Bajai wine region.

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Kunsági Ice Wine 2007

Dark tones, almost the colour of the ancient gold. A really special wine to be the last course of a dinner. The fruity nose reveals the wonderful balance of apricot, hazelnut, almond and acacia honey.

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Hajós–Bajai Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique 2018

Dark purple colour. First spices on the nose, after breathing more and more fruit is added with nuts, then some coffee and dark chocolate with the air of vanilla pampers us from the glass. On the palate we experience the richness of red berry fruits from raspberry to blueberry. Complex, yet rather fruity wine expressing the wish of the winemaker: let the fruity flavours of the grape rule, barrel ageing should only back the fruitiness of the wine. In its long finish we come across the spices and fire of that of Szekszárd wine region – embarrassing enough, because the wine is from Hajós–Baja.

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Vin Art Villányi Cabernet Sauvignon Classicus 2015

Rich nose and palate with its own character. Complex, layered structure and distinct aroma profile.

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Villányi Cabernet Sauvignon Prémium 2012

Wonderful, exciting aromas and flavours, velvety tannins make the experience of tasting this wine complete.

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Villányi Csanád Cuvée 2015

It has the colour of pomegranate. Regarding the nose the first impression is that of punch and vanilla waking up a series of associations of the taster. Besides them we can smell several fruits like blueberry and blackberry. Then behind them we can discover a kind of ‘propolis’ note resulting from bottle ageing. On the palate vanilla is still dominant accompanied by sweet, dark berry fruits and spices. Significant body, relatively high alcohol, integrated tannins, soft acidy form the wonderful composition of this wine.

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Winemaker of the Year is announced!

Hungarianwines.eu — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:36:13 +0000

The most prestigious title of Hungarian wine life is given out annually at the end of the year. The process of the election begins with the nomination period: influencers, wine writers are asked to name the winemaker of their choice and then members of Hungarian Wine Academy vote for one of the 6 candidates (the canditates are those who receive the most nominations). The 6 candidates this year: Tamás Borbély (Badacsony), Mihály Figula (Balatonfüred), Tamás Günzer (Villány), Csaba Koch (Hajós–Baja) Zsolt Liptai (Pannonhalma), dr. Beáta Nyúlné Pühra (Etyek–Buda). And the winner is Csaba Koch, owner of Koch Winery! Csaba is one of the most ambitious winemaker, and his talent, his creativity and his stamina at work is rewarding indeed: Koch was selected the Winery of the Year in 2014, The Most Beautiful Vineyard in 2017, Best European Winery by CUECO this year, and now on top of them (and dozens of gold medals from national and international contests) he is the Winemaker of the Year in 2019 in Hungary! Congratulations to Csaba Koch and all his team!

More about Koch Winery

Previous Winemakers of the Year

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The best of the biggest – Danube wine region contest results

Hungarianwines.eu — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:43:24 +0000

Tokaj is the most wellknown wine region of Hungary, Villány, Eger and Szekszárd are famous for their red wines, Somló is the tiny star with its volcanic soil, Balaton wine region is lucky its tourism – however, there are many more relatively unknown wine regions in Hungary. Duna (the river Danube in Hungarian) broader wine region consist of three regions: Kunság, Hajós–Baja and Csongrád, and they account for the 40% of the vineyards of Hungary. This huge broader wine region is the home of several indigenous aromatic grapes, Cserszegi Fűszeres, Irsai Olivér are typical here, altogether with grapes you have never heard of (and neither have we…) Recently a competition was announced to give names to some relatively unknown, resistant grapes. Due to the unexpected large number of entries, the decision has not been made yet.

The best of the show

The award ceremony of Duna broader wine region and Hajós–Baja wine region was held on 13 July. The event was held in the baroque castle of Hajós. As for the entries: this year 149 wines entered (62 white, 33 rosé and 54 red wines). Altogether 33 gold medals and 73 silver medals were awarded.

Duna broader wine region category winners

White: Frittmann Winery Cserszegi Fűszeres, 2016. (Kunság wine region)
Rosé: Sümegi Dragan Kékfrankos Rosé, 2016 (Hajós–Baja wine region)
Red: Koch Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique, 2013 (Hajós–Baja wine region)
Sweet: Béla Winery Nektár, 2013 (Kunság wine region)

Hajós–Baja wine region category winners

White: Koch Winery Frish Cserszegi Fűszeres, 2016
Rosé: Szemerey Cellar Flóra Rosé Cuvée, 2016
Red: Koch Winery Cabernet Franc, 2013

The 25th vintage

The most successful winery of the contest is Koch Winery, which has recently celebrated the 25th vintage of the winery. Csaba Koch, the owner of the winery works together with Petar Cindric and Pál Kozma professors, they have been experimenting with 33 resistant grapes, and their aim is to make absolutely chemical free wines. In the past ten years the winery has achieved significant results: 5 gold and 5 silver medals in international wine contests, 53 gold and 19 silver medals in national contests and 98 gold and 13 silver medals in regional contests. Frisch premium wines of Koch Winery are really fresh – they were introduced at the anniversary celebration in June. Frisch “family” includes vineyard selected, high quality Irsai Olivér, Cserszegi Fűszeres, Chardonnay, Merlot and a rosé blend. As we can see above among the results, Frisch Cserszegi Fűszeres has immediately proved its great quality.

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‘Their Excellencies’ worked hard, the wine is marvellous!

Hungarianwines.eu — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:41:46 +0000

There is a tradition in Hungary: diplomats gather every year in a renowned vineyard, ‘imitate’ some picking, numerous photos are being shot, and then leave the vineyard for the sake of the wine tasting and lunch. However the last harvest at Koch Winery was a serious one: the picked fruit has been vinified into a special Chardonnay, which has already been presented and proved to be outstanding!

The Cellar

The limited amount Koch Premium Chardonnay called Together in Wine is not available on the market however it can be tasted at Koch Winery in the hardly known Hajós–Baja wine region. Another reason to visit Csaba Koch, this young and ambitious winemaker, who is not only a winemaker, but a scientist, who loves his grapes and ‘make them happy’. Read more about Csaba Koch and his theory of happy grapes here
And we are pleased to present an article from Diplomacy and Trade magazine about the wine Together in Wine.

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