Products tagged with Hungary

The puttonyos system for Tokaji Aszú essentially denotes the sugar level in the wine; in this case, a whopping 168 g/L. Opulent nutty texture, characteristic apricot skin, pepper notes, and acidity that’s still singing. The finish is profound and complex.

Meinklang owns property in both Austria and Hungary, being situated right on the border; this gives them access to vineyards grown on the trademark volcanic soil of Somló. The result is a zesty, mineral driven pét-nat, with bright citrus fruit, and a hint

Annamária Réka Koncz is a young female winemaker blazing trails in Hungary. Her love of nature eventually lead her to winemaking, and when she discovered natural methods while in school at the University of Copenhagen she never looked back. This red sees

No question: Hungary makes some great wine. And then one comes around, and wow. Well, here’s one of those. Very clean – like fresh spring water, with white flowers and orchard fruit (slightly under-ripe pear), yet with an energy and length surprising for

‘Egri Bikavér’ translates to ‘Bull’s Blood’, and is an ancient style of Hungarian red. This is a classic example, with a decidedly mineral edge, inky purple fruit flesh, and a medium to medium-plus body. This is Marcell Bukolyi’s first vintage making wine

Pinot Noir works very well on the volcanic soils of northern Hungary. Aromas of cherries and cranberries burst forth. On the palate, deep red forest berries are complemented by complex spice, delicate wafts of smoke and earth. Very gentle tannins and clea

Old vines impart depth to this racy, wild Pét-Nat. Attila Pálffy’s winery is located in the village of Köveskál, near lake Balaton in Western Hungary. He crafts experimental natural wines, including these Pét-Nats.

A balance of strawberry and cranberry fruit, with subtle violet flowers, and a touch of natty funk. Attila Pálffy is a 7th generation winemaker; PANK is his side project focused on wild natural wines; these Pét-Nats were the first to be approved for sale

Bone-dry, with toasted almonds, green apple, some nice salinity, and lime zest. Winemaker Tamás Kovács was born into a winemaking family with deep roots in the village of Csopak. He’s been farming organically since 2011 and the methods have been hands-off

A tomato skin tartness is balanced by a dark red cherry fruit. “Serious rosé”, as we like to say. This small estate is committed to old school natural practices; nothing added, nothing taken away. They use an old basket press and other antiquated technolo

Egri Csillag (Eger Star) is the name of white wine field blends from this region of northeastern Hungary. Much like their more famous red wine cousins, Egri Bikavér (Bull’s Blood), they incorporate both indigenous and international varieties. Fresh, crisp

The key to Lenkey’s aging regime is early harvesting to preserve acidity. 10 years later, this wine is fully integrated and absolutely singing. A deeply flinty mineral is contrasted with stone fruit skin and a surprisingly balanced acidity.