Szende Irsai Olivér
Irsai Olivér
Fresh, spicy and fruity white wine made from Irsai Olivér grapes.
Villány Villány wine district Founded in 1985
Eight generations of quality and expertise in the heart of Villány
About the winery
Szende Pincészet represents eight generations of winemaking tradition in the Villány wine region. Szende Gábor and Gabriella began independent wine production in 1985 and were among the first to open a cellar in Villány's historic wine row in 1995. Family heritage and winemaking expertise enable them to craft premium quality wines from international and traditional Villány grape varieties grown on their vineyards in the Ördögárok, Kopár, and Csillagvölgy vineyards.
The winery operates over eight hectares, cultivating Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Portugieser, and Kékfrankos. Ifj. Szende Gábor, the family's first university-trained sommelier, continues their innovative winemaking tradition, resulting in award-winning Villány wines.
Since 1995, Szende Pince has played a significant role in Villány wine tourism and is a key stop on the Villány-Siklós Wine Trail. They welcome wine lovers with a guest house and modern winery facilities.
Grape varieties
Current range
Irsai Olivér
Fresh, spicy and fruity white wine made from Irsai Olivér grapes.
Kékfrankos
Fresh and elegant rosé wine made from Kékfrankos grapes.
Portugieser
Traditional Villány Portugieser with distinctive character and flavour.
Cuvée wine made from multiple grape varieties, named after the family member.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc red wine from Kopár vineyard with complex and characterful flavours.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon red wine reflecting the characteristics of Villány terroir.
Merlot
Merlot from Csillagvölgy vineyard with careful canopy management, aged 16 months in new 300-litre barrels.
Premium cuvée from multiple grape varieties, an award-winning wine in Villány wine competitions.
Olaszrizling
Classic Villány white wine made from Olaszrizling grapes.
Red wine from the annual collection, embodying the winemaking work of the Szende family.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc from Kopár vineyard, expressing terroir characteristics.
Bourbon-style whiskey made by ifj. Szende Gábor as the winery's own production.
Convenient bag-in-box format rosé cuvée with fresh and crisp flavour profile.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (szendepince.hu) and are removed on request.
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