Helesfa Pécs wine district Founded in 1906
Tradition meets innovation: special grape varieties, unique flavours
About the winery
Lisicza Winery's history stretches back to the second half of the 1800s, when the Mérey family began planting vineyards on the Helesfa estate. The current cellar and press house were purchased in 1906 and remain the heart of the winery. After World War II, when the vineyards were collectivized and uprooted, replanting and the establishment of a modern winemaking facility began in 1998.
The family estate is now managed by Sándor Lisicza and his brother István. The vineyard contains classic international varieties, traditional Hungarian grapes, and Cirfandli, the specialty of the region. Lisicza Winery is an innovative operation built on special grape varieties, offering wines that express the distinct characteristics of the terroir.
Helesfa sits at the meeting point of the Mecsek and Zselic mountains, along a former Roman military road. Grapes have been cultivated here for 2000 years, and the soil and climate conditions are ideal for viticulture. Lisicza wines represent a blend of professional expertise, respect for tradition, and openness to innovation.
Grape varieties
Current range
Zöld Veltelini
This variety is at the heart of the winery. Tank fermented and early bottled wine with freshness, crisp acidity and bunch of yellow fruits. Hint of residual sugar makes the finish rounder and longer.
Kékfrankos
Onion peel color with intense smell of fresh raspberry, strawberry, redcurrent and peach. Medium plus body, high flavor intensity and long finish. Easy drinking wine with crisp acidity.
Zöld Veltelini
Sparkling wine with medium-plus intensity aromas of jasmine, grape flower, lemon peel and grapefruit. Fresh and lively with crisp acidity and medium body. Easy drinking, fruit driven sparkling wine.
Sauvignon Blanc, Cserszegi Fűszeres
A blend of sauvignon blanc and cserszegi fűszeres. Pale lemon color with delightful aromatic and muscat notes. Fruit-driven, easy drinking wine with refreshing acidity and well-integrated alcohol.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Cabernet Franc (30%) and Merlot (10%). Our bistro red wine showing the lighter, user-friendly face of Bordeaux. Fresh acidity, well-integrated tannins and lots of red and black fruits.
Zöld Veltelini
Our premium Helesfa single vineyard Zöld Veltelini. Harvested at full ripeness with hand-selected yields. Two thirds fermented in stainless steel, one third in 2-year-old oak barrels. Fresh fruity notes with creamy texture and subtle oak spice.
Cirfandli
Unique variety belonging only to Pécs, brought to the region by the cathedral chapter in the 1800s. Restricted hand-harvested yields at full ripeness. After temperature-controlled tank fermentation, 30% aged in used oak barrels for 6 months, then blended with the tank portion.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
The pinnacle red wine: a classic Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet Franc (45%) and Merlot (10%). After stainless steel fermentation, aged in 2nd and 3rd fill Hungarian oak for 18 months. Full-bodied with lively acidity and long ageing potential.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (lisicza.hu) and are removed on request.
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