Anna Zichy has once again gained international recognition in the world of winemaking, continuing the new direction of the historical legacy of the Count Zichy family in the 21st century.
Anna Zichy won a gold medal at the Winelovers Wine Awards with her champagne in 2023, and now she won a bronze medal with her first Furmint wine at the same prestigious international competition. This new success further strengthens the position of the aristocratic name Zichy in the domestic and international winemaking community.
The Count Zichy Wine Estate is located in one of the most beautiful vineyards of the Tokaj Region on the 30-hectare estate. Furmint is one of the most important grape varieties in Hungary. The character of Furmint wines is mostly characterized by high acidity, rich minerality, and an elegant, complex taste. The extraordinary adaptability of the grape variety allows it to produce wines of different styles, from fresh and light wines with a fruity taste to full-bodied wines suitable for longer aging. In the aroma of the wines made from the Furmint grape, we often discover green apples, pears, citrus fruits, and honey notes, while in their taste, in addition to fresh fruitiness, a unique, mineral character appears.
Anna Zichy said: “We started making champagne with my husband, Count Zichy Aladar, in 2019. Champagne is part of our family’s everyday life, not only because of our work, but because we love it ourselves. The mix of elegance and lightness that our products carry is part of our life, and it’s not just me, but also my sons, who are also my business partners. Our goal is to reach people who are looking for quality and special experiences, be it everyday or festive moments.”
Anna Zichy’s mission is to represent the Zichy name even more strongly in the Hungarian wine industry and on the international scene. Furmint wine, awarded with a bronze medal, is another step towards becoming a defining brand of the Zichy name, both domestically and worldwide.
Update by Aggie Reiter
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