239 wineries entered 890 wines, all the 22 wine regions were represented. The Best Aerated Sparkling Wine is Feind Irsai Olivér 2024, the Best Traditional Method is Garamvári Furmint Brut 2019 – both bubblies are from Balaton. The Best Aged White is Tornai Hárslevelű 2021 from Somló (also Balaton), the Best Kékfrankos Based Blend is Vesztergombi St. László Bikavér 2021, while the Best Red Wine is Bock Magnifico 2020 from Villány. The Most Successful Winery of the contest overall is Bock Winery.

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The stars of our cover photo

Garamvári Furmint Brut 2019, Balatonboglár

The estate centre is in South Balaton (Balatonboglár wine region) and the sparkling cellar is in Budafok (Etyek–Buda wine region). A traditional method sparkling wine made of 100% Furmint from Boglárlelle. Typical Furmint notes along with quince, citruses, mango and pear. Vibrant acidity.
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Feind Irsai Olivér 2024, Balatonfüred–Csopak

Feind Irsai Olivér “Gyöngyözőbor” 2024 is an aerated sparkling wine made of 100% Irsai Olivér grape. Quite dry, there is only 6.5 g/L sugar in it, which is not so typical in case of entry level sparkling wines. However, Irsai Olivér is a grape variety with flamboyant aromas, the wine in good hands can be attractive without sugar – as this Feind Irsai proves it. And the indicative price is only 4 EUR! The wine won VinAgora trophy as well in the same category, read more here about it along with info about Feind wine bar and Irsai Olivér grape.
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Tornai Premium Hárslevelű 2021, Somló

“The variety which is so kind to our heart is dressed up like Somló. It is characterized by a bright straw yellow color and legs that run evenly down the inner walls of the glass. In addition to its high viscosity and crystal clear color, its bright floral, acacia and lime honey nose, mixed with dried flowers and pleasant vanilla, show a unique salty-sweet character. Tasted bone dry, the salty, mineral character is strong. With a medium alcohol sensation, the wine is balanced and has a long finish. The finish is dominated by peach and ripe lemon.”
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Vesztergombi St. László Bikavér, 2021, Szekszárd

The premium Bikavér of Vesztergombi Cellar is named after king St László, the patron of Szekszárd. As Csaba Vesztergombi says, St László was also called “God’s athlete” due to his physical and martial skills. He is remembered as a strict but rigtheous king. The blend consists of Kékfrankos, Cabenet Sauvignon, Merlot and Kadarka and it was aged for 24 months in 300 and 500 L barrels.

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Bock Magnifico 2020, Villány

One of the icon wines of Bock Winery, made of 100% Merlot from Ördögárok vineyard, only in exceptionalvintages. Two years ageing in barrique, ripened fruits and prunes with pronounced barrel notes like milk chocolateand tobacco. At least 20 years of ageing potential.

More about Bock Winery
Magnifico 2020 in a Hungarian webshop

All special prizes

Best White Wine
Sike Balázs/SkizoBor, Balatoni Sauvignon Blanc, 2024, Badacsony

Best Aromatic White of “Home Made” Grape Variety
Cezar Winery, Balatoni Irsai Olivér, 2024, Zala wine region and
Várszegi Irsai Olivér, 2024, Balatonboglár wine region

Best Rosé
Pátzay Pinot Noir Rosé, 2024, Badacsony

Best Red Wine
Bock Magnifico, 2020, Villány

Best Tradititional Method Sparkling Wine
Garamvári Furmint Brut 2019, Balatonboglár

Best Aerated Sparkling Wine
Feind Irsai Olivér 2024, Balatonfüred–Csopak

Best Sweet Wine
Grand Tokaj Terroir Selection Amphora Aged Tokaji Eszencia, 2013, Tokaj

Best Organic Wine
Szászi Szent György-hegyi Rókaluki Olaszrizling, 2023, Badacsony

Best Aged White Wine of Carpathian Basin Variety
Tornai Prémium Hárslevelű, 2021, Somló

Best Kékfrankos Based Blend
Vesztergombi St. László Bikavér, 2021, Szekszárd

Most Successful Winery
Bock Winery

Highest Scores
Grand Tokaj Terroir Selection Amphora Aged Tokaji Eszencia, 2013, Tokaj

Best Young Winemaker
Gábor Fodor, Fodor Wine Estate

Media Jury Categories

– Olaszrizling: Juhász Olaszrizling, 2024, Eger
– Irsai Olivér: Csanádi Irsai Olivér, 2024, Hajós–Baja
– Rosé: Szentpéteri Néró Rosé Válogatás, 2024, Kunság
– Areated Sparkling Wine: Gál Anna Rosa, 2024, Kunság
– Kékfrankos Based Blend: Gere Tamás & Zsolt Páratlan, 2024, Villány

 

SEE ALL RESULTS HERE (SCROL DOWN TO THE RED TEXT)