Though Hungarian is the most well-known for its sweet wines from Tokaj, while in other wine regions producers like placing emphasis on blockbuster red wines, our country is first and foremost a white wine country. Let us introduce three great white wines, all gold winners of the latest edition of Berliner Wine Trophy.

 

The results of the Berliner Wine Trophy Summer Tasting are available. At this session Hungary is the 5th on the medal ranking with 81 medals after Italy (327 medals), Germany (286 medals), Spain (17) and France (107). Our country collected 3 Grand Gold medals – all for Tokaji Aszú wines –, 54 gold medals and 24 silver medals.

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Thummerer Egri Csillag Superior 2024, Eger

Egri Csillag is a white blend, a relatively new phenomenon in Eger wine region, the homeland of Egri Bikavér (Bull’s Blood), the famous red blend. Egri Csillag Classicus is an approachable, easy-drinking category, while Egri Csillag Superior is a “wine for thought”, more complexity, more pleasure.
This Thummerer wine is made of Tramini, Zenit, Királyleányka and Chardonnay. After harvesting the fully ripened grapes, the must fermented in barrique, 10% of it was new oak. Ageing took 6 months, also in the barrels. A full-bodied wine abundant in aromas and flavours, with long ageing potential. Ideal partner of fish dishes, cured ham and cheeses.

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The BWT info sheet of the wine

Holdvölgy Hold and Hollo Dry 2024, Tokaj

Holdvölgy estate makes outstanding Tokaji Aszú wines and stunning dry wines, but they also have a playful range, the Hold and Hollo wines along with Uppp aerated sparkling wine.. “A cool and bold Tokaji that offers a fresh interpretation of the Tokaj tradition. It’s all about pleasure—no mysteries! This stylish partner is ready for all your adventures, but only if you have enough bottles…” The wine is a blend of Furmint, Hárslevelű, Zéta and Muscat à petits grains. “Hold and Hollo Dry is all about freshness. The nose is full of exotic fruits like mango, coconut, and pink grapefruit. The sip is quite vibrant with a blend of maracuja, papaya, lime, and citrus. No mystery, just pleasure.”

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The BWT info sheet of the wine

Tóth Ferenc Rhine Riesling Superior 2024, Eger

The family winery focuses on indigenous grapes like, but Rhine Riesling also works very well at the estate, as it has been proved through several vintages. “With its golden colour, the wine has a mature character in its appearance. The nose is rich and worth allowing to open up, as it gradually sheds tropical fruit-pineapple, lime-ginger mottled, baked pear notes. If you wait, even a hint of linden blossom and even popcorn will come through. Creamy on the palate. Toasty notes, toasted almonds and buttery character reflect the careful use of oak, as the wine’s acidity also comes through and leads the citrus flavours nicely. This fruit tends to dominate on the medium-long finish. A complex yet light wine.”

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The BWT info sheet of the wine

Did you know? 13 March is the birthday of Germany’s most celebrated grape. Wines of Germany started to celebrate it only last year – but it does not mean that the variety is only one year old, of course. In fact Germany’s star grape is at least 585 year old, since the birthday refers to the date of the first written evidence of the variety: an invoice dated 13 March, 1435, found in a cellar log located in Rüsselsheim, just east of Rheingau region. “It makes sense that Riesling was first documented here, as the Rheingau region has long been tied to the Riesling grape. The area has been an important hub for Riesling quality and innovation, from the planting of 38,000 Riesling vines at Schloss Johannisberg in 1719 and 1720 to the founding of Hochschule Geisenheim University in 1872. The discovery of late-harvest, or spätlese, botrytis-affected Riesling grapes is often credited to the Rheingau as well“ as Forbes.com wrote last year, when Riesling Day was introduced.

Lajvér Estate, this state-of-art winery is situated in the picturesque valley of a little stream. Nature embraces the building with grass on the roof and large windows overlooking the gentle slopes. The estate awaits visitors with an 80 seat bistro restaurant open from Thursday to Saturday (other days are also available with previous booking). 24 August is the next date of their regular event called Lajvér Picnic, an ideal occasion to visit the estate, but the estate welcomes visitors all year long. It is highly recommended to taste their 2017 Rhine Riesling, which can boast the title of „The Best White Wine of Szekszárd” – the award was given at the latest Szekszárd wine competition. Lajvér Rajnai Rizling 2017 was fermented in stainless steel and matured in oak for 4 months. Intense nose with ripe peach and a touch of petrol, typical of the variety. Complex, mature wine with vibrant acidity. It makes you slow down and enjoy the moment…

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