Neszmély Neszmély wine district
Good wine can only be made from excellent quality grapes
About the winery
Szöllősi Winery is one of the most significant wine-growing and wine-making enterprises in the Neszmély Wine Region, located 65 km west of Budapest at the centre of the wine district. Viticulture on the south-facing slopes of the Gerecse Mountains overlooking the Danube dates back to Roman times. The cellar was built by Count Miklós Zichy in 1830 and, after restoration, has become one of the most beautiful underground wine storage facilities.
Tradition meets modern technology in the cellar: wines are aged in 4,500 hectolitres of temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and 350 hectolitres of barrique oak barrels. The family's mission is to restore the international reputation of Neszmély wines and to promote cultured wine consumption.
Grape varieties
Current range
Chardonnay
Characteristic, elegant Chardonnay with golden-yellow colour and enticing bouquet. Notes of yellow stone fruits such as apricot, mango and pineapple. Full-bodied with pronounced acidity, rich palate, and high extract content.
Cserszegi fűszeres
Intensive, spicy bouquet with notes reminiscent of Irsai. Characteristic with lively acidity, light and fruity white wine. Muscat character is evident in both aroma and flavour, rich in aromatic compounds with persistent taste.
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Grand blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay world varieties, a premium wine matured for 12 months in 225-litre Hungarian oak barrels. High extract content with distinctive character. Aromas of elderflower, rowan berry, paprika and blackcurrant; Chardonnay character evident on the palate.
Sauvignon Blanc
World-class variety that gained interesting character in the terroirs of Neszmély Wine Region. Fresh, elegant white wine.
Irsai Olivér
Aromatic white wine, Hungarian grape variety, with fruity bouquet and distinctive flavour profile.
Premium category cuvée wine from Szöllősi Winery's Wine Selection series.
Premium quality white wine, a tribute to the founder of the winery.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby-red wine with intense fruity bouquet. Notes of cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry and paprika. Dry with good acidity and harmonious tannins. Excellent accompaniment to roasted red meats, stews, and game, as well as cheese.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kékfrankos
Rosé made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Kékfrankos. Pale onion-skin colour, fresh and lively with fruity character. Red fruit aromas including strawberry, redcurrant and raspberry. Very harmonious and balanced on the palate with a slight hint of residual sugar. Excellent as an aperitif or with light dishes.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (szollosipinceszet.hu) and are removed on request.
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