Recommendations from “Winelovers 100” publication

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Sparkling wines have been obligatory accessories of Christmas and New Year for centuries. The Hungarian sparkling wine production went through a striking development in the past decades, and by now local wineries make outstanding sparkling wines, sometimes with astonishing value for the price.

Let us present 5 exemplary sparkling wines with constantly stabile and high quality. What is more, all of them achieved high ranking in the publication Winelovers 100 – The 100 Best Hungarian Wines magazine in the sparkling wine category.

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Sauska Rosé Brut 

This méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine came 2nd in the contest of Winelovers 100 – The 100 Best Hungarian Wines magazine in the category of the best 20 sparkling wines. A blend of Pinot Noir, Furmint and Hárslevelű from Tokaj wine region. Pleasant colour of the onion skin, fine red berry fruits and lovely yeasty notes. A balanced wine with wide range of flavours, creamy texture and integrated, fine bubbles.

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Kreinbacher Estate Brut Classic  

This méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine came 5th in the contest of Winelovers 100 – The 100 Best Hungarian Wines magazine, in the category of the best 20 sparkling wines. Ultimate classic with French mood: long lasting perlage, toast, brioche. On the palate we can discover apple peel and quince, the texture is creamy, the overall perception is elegance. Serious length, complex finish – probably the most popular bubbly of Hungary at the moment.

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Gróf Degenfeld Furmint Extra Brut 2017  

This méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine came 10th in the contest of Winelovers 100 – The 100 Best Hungarian Wines magazine in the category of the best 20 sparkling wines. The nose is characterised by notes of autolysis and fruits together. Citrus and apple notes dominate complemented nicely with brioche and candy sugar. The mineral character makes it even more complex, more exciting. On the palate clear and pronounced fruits appear prolonged by the greatly structured acidity. The bubbles are creamy and had have good structure.

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Gedeon Birtok (Estate) Cuvée 

This sparkling wine came 12th in the contest of Winelovers 100 – The 100 Best Hungarian Wines magazine in the category of the best 20 sparkling wines. Vivid perlage and attractive nose with flowers of the meadow. On the palate the white flesh peach is followed by notes of bottle ageing: butter, toast. A decent example of sparking wines from Kunság wine region – at shockingly good price.
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Paulus Rosé Brut

This sparkling wine came 15th in the contest of Winelovers 100 – The 100 Best Hungarian Wines magazine in the category of the best 20 sparkling wines. The nose is dominated by fruits, strawberry flows out of the glass. Intense and pronounced nose. When tasting, we can find an attractive, charming, easy to drink sparkling wine with good structure and creamy bubbles. Harmonious palate, vibrant acidity. It is a pleasure to taste and retaste.

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