Wine of the Weekend

“If one is able to produce sparkling wine in Villány, it does not mean that he should…” – this was a malicious comment of a Hungarian sommelier at an event, pouring the first edition of Teleki Pinot Noir Rosé Brut. I was shocked by her comment. Though I consider myself a wine writer, rather than a wine expert, 20 years of passion for sparkling wine makes me confident. I knew that she was wrong, and my opinion was justified by countless serious acknowledgments.

Now, the white brother of Teleki Pinot Noir Rosé is collecting gold medals, the most recent one is a Berliner Wine Trophy gold medal, after the almost recent Asian Wine Trophy gold medal. So, yes, even the southernmost wine region of Hungary can give great method traditional sparkling wines in good hands. Carefully selected pots, early harvest, state-of-the-art machinery and craftmanship.

Teleki Tradíció 1881 Pinot Noir White Brut 2019

The name of the wine is as complex as the wine itself. Teleki is the name of the founder, Zsigmond Teleki. Tradition is tradition – the estate follows the path of the world famous viticulturist. 1881 refers to the date of the foundation of the estate.

Complex nose abundant in fruits and elegant yeasty notes from the long bottle ageing. On the palate it is ethereal with melting, tiny, creamy pearls of bubbles Perfect harmony. Enjoy it slowly, with all your senses.

About 21 months of ageing on the lees, 8.9 g/ L dosage. About 10 EUR in retail in Hungary.

By Ágnes Németh

Berliner Wine Trophy details here.

More about Teleki wines (Csányi Winery)

Our earlier article about Teleki Tradíció 1881 Pinot Noir Brut Rosé Magnum 2018 

Hungarian rosé sparkling in the “World League”