Doba Nagy-Somló wine district Founded in 2005
Carpathian grape varieties and natural wines from the east side of Somló
About the winery
Somló Kincse Kézműves Kispince operates on 3 hectares on the eastern slope of Somló hill. The winery's mission is to revive forgotten Carpathian grape varieties and introduce their wines. Their vineyards are managed with ecological principles, and their wines are produced naturally through spontaneous fermentation, without any auxiliary materials, enzymes, or artificial intervention.
Founder László Andrási purchased the first plot in 2005 to realize his dream of a nature-close, artisanal family vineyard and winery. In 2020, a second family joined the project, doubling the vineyard area while maintaining the original philosophy. Their wines can be found on the tables of both domestic and international wine enthusiasts.
The winery produces handcrafted, natural wines. They do not compete with their wines or follow fashion trends. Their goal is simply to present suppressed values and practice winemaking as a pure, love-guided human activity.
Grape varieties
Current range
Carpathian blend (13 varieties)
A blend of 13 Carpathian grape varieties from the pre-phylloxera Somló circle. Stone fruit blossoms, nectarine, and mandarin define the bouquet. The palate shows ripe fruits alongside cool, light-fleshed characters, herbs, and subtle spice.
Budai
An ancient variety now regrettably in decline. In cooler vintages, it opens with discrete elegance and restrained coolness. White stone fruits, white flowers, and ripe-greenish tones characterize the palate. Round citric acidity, freshness, and drive.
Gohér
Opens with wet flint and smoky notes, quickly joined by discrete honey and lime. The palate deepens with honeyed, golden-yellow tones, enhanced by citrus and salty terroir character. Ripe white stone fruits, peach, and pear emerge. Bitter-salt finish.
Hárslevelű
Honeyed, dried fruit bouquet with citrus notes. Similar characteristics on the palate, where citrus increasingly dominates. Dry and lively with pronounced acidity. Citric and salty finish with a hint of linden honey that persists in the aftertaste.
Királyszőlő
Made from an ancient Transylvanian variety, once a component of legendary Rózsamáli wines. Fresh, cool must, white currant, and grape flower aromas define the bouquet. Pronounced, complex acidity reminiscent of grape must. Distinctive minerality and subtle alcohol sensation.
Kéknyelű, Királyleányka, Szerémi zöld (blend)
Equal-part blend of Kéknyelű, Királyleányka, and Szerémi zöld. Floral notes characteristic of Királyleányka define the bouquet, shifting to ripe white fruits and sweet spice. Structured by taut acidity on the palate with residual sugar suggesting Moselle influences. Opens into new dimensions with aeration.
Juhfark
A blend from two harvest dates and two vineyard parcels. Opens with fresh citrus aromas, complemented by ripe, musky scents. Elderflower, green and ripe banana notes, followed by honey and the signature smoky, salty character. Serious, mature acidity, considerable body.
Kéknyelű
Unusually sweet, with aromas of dried fruits and raisins. On the palate, sweetness initially dominates, then shifts via white stone fruits to a drier, more mineral and herbaceous character. Clear minerality and herbal notes emerge. A botrytis-affected wine.
Olasz rizling
Bouquet of wet stone with medicinal herbs—particularly chamomile—and reseda. Full, masculine palate with good proportions. Herbal tones, dried apricot, fine salinity, and a touch of honey. Bitter, almond-tinged finish. A genuine, lovable terroir wine.
Sárfehér
Surprisingly intense and luxuriant for Somló, with golden floral aromas opening to apricot, ripe peach, and struck flint. The palate expresses Somló itself—salty and citric—with a whisper of residual sugar. A touch of bitterness; the salt lingers longest.
Tramini
From the spicy form of one of Western Europe's oldest grape families. Sweet, rose-like notes open the bouquet, followed by ripe red and yellow fruits. Tropical fruits dominate the palate with subtle bitterness. Somló's characteristic smoky, mineral character emerges. Long, fruity aftertaste.
Zöld szilváni
Once a leading variety in Germany and significant in 19th-century Somló, now endangered in the Carpathian Basin. High extract, appropriate alcohol, rich aromatics, and fine acidity structure. Cantaloupe, pomelo, and gooseberry notes in the bouquet. Creamy entry on the palate, building aromas with lime undertones.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (somlokincse.hu) and are removed on request.