Balog Árpád Borászata

Hódmezővásárhely Csongrád wine district Founded in 2012

Biodynamic family winery producing sulfite-free natural wines with own-rooted vines

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About the winery

Balog Árpád Borászata has operated since 2012 according to biodynamic and organic principles in the Csongrád-Bokros wine-growing area. The 10-hectare vineyard consists of own-rooted, ungrafted vines, ensuring natural cultivation in harmony with nature. The winery produces exclusively pure varietal wines with strict yield restrictions, made sulfite-free. Traditional methods guide production: open vat fermentation, extended skin contact fermentation, and the use of a gentle pressing wheel instead of mechanical presses.

The estate embraces a holistic approach where vineyard, livestock, landscape, and cosmos work in harmony. Consideration of cosmic rhythms, soil humus replenishment, and complete avoidance of chemicals form the foundation of ecological management. Wines mature in a 150-year-old cellar in Szeged under traditional conditions.

The winery's viticultural history traces back to the founding charter of Garamszentbenedek Abbey (1075), where local vineyards are already mentioned. The vineyard includes some of Hungary's oldest meadow-grown vine stocks.

Vineyard area: 10 ha
Founded: 2012

Grape varieties

KadarkaKövidinkaKékfrankosZweigeltCsókaKirályleánykaPinot NoirCabernet FrancPölöskei muskotályOlaszrizling

Organic Natural wine Family winery

Current range

Wines

10 wines

Red · 2017

Emese almája

Zweigelt

A pure Zweigelt varietal wine named after Emese, the ancestral mother of the Hungarian people. This balanced, naturally-aged wine retains freshness and the characteristic fruit expression of the grape.

dry, unfiltered 11%

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Red · 2019

Vértes legendája

Cabernet Franc

A Cabernet Franc varietal wine named after the legend of the 1051 Battle of Vértes. Naturally fermented with extended skin contact, this wine reflects the depth of history.

dry, unfiltered 12%

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Red · 2021

Élet fája

Pinot Noir

A Pinot Noir varietal wine inspired by the Hungarian legend of the magical apple tree of the Kálmán family. Light-bodied with elegant structure, expressing terroir characteristics.

dry, unfiltered 12,5%

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Red · 2021

Honfoglalás

Kadarka

A Kadarka varietal wine based on the Hungarian Conquest and the Turul legend. A classic Hungarian grape variety continuing the ancestral wine culture.

dry, unfiltered 12,5%

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Red · 2021

Fehérlófia - ló

Kékfrankos

A Kékfrankos varietal wine named after the first part of the Son of the White Mare legend, referencing the mythological White Horse character. A balanced, characterful red wine.

dry, unfiltered 12%

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Red · 2021

Fehérlófia - fa

Zweigelt

A Zweigelt varietal wine referencing the second part of the Son of the White Mare legend, where the hero journeys with his mighty companions. A powerful, characterful wine.

dry, unfiltered 12,5%

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Orange · 2021

Tüzmadár

Kövidinka

A Kövidinka orange wine named after the Firebird legend. A classic Hungarian grape variety processed in the traditional method with extended skin contact.

dry, unfiltered 12%

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