You probably know this or similar saying in other countries … The shortest way between two people, beside a smile, goes via a glass of mouth-watering wine!
A super event was organized side-by-side with the wine makers of the Neszmély wine region, not at the region but on a route at the Estehazy Champagne Factory – Tata-Tóvároskert. The Neszmély wine region is situated in the hillsides south of the River Danube, in the north of Transdanubia. about 40-65 kms from Budapest depending which winery to be visited. keeping in mind the relatively small wine region there are four women to bear the wine knighthood title. This was told proudly by one of the male wine knight from the region.
The wine makers present themselves as their mission to regain the world renown of the Neszmély wines and to promote the cultivated wine consumption. Proudly said by a male wine knight, that in their region there are four ladies who hold the wine knighthood title.
The Esterhazy Champagne Factory unique industrial, artistic and cultural monuments. The Region has many options why to hop over, get to know, take a route to the wine cellars of the Neszmély. The building complex was built-in the 1770 and located on the edge of the English Park of Tata. In its high-light time, it was an integral part of the Esterhazy Manor of Tata, with a 1500 square meter cellar system, a 500 square meter ballroom with a height of 10 meters and a 3-storey roof structure used for grain storage.
All on the spot said they are keeping the traditional values,… The wine makers all by one said their mission is to regain the world renown of the Neszmély wines and to promote the cultivated wine consumption. Not full list of wineries: Hilltop – Ákos Kamocsay who was awarded in 1999 as its wine of year in Hungary … Also gain wine awards: : Les Citadelles du Vin, Bordeaux – Gold Medal, Hungary Special Prize. VinAgora International Wine Competition – Gold Medal, VinoFed Special Prize. Magyar Bormustra (XXXVI. National and Carpathian Basin Wine Competition) – Gold Medal. Mun-Dus International Wine Competition – Gold Medal. Csaba Bősze – Cellar, Stróbel – wine house, Szőllősi Winery – wine house, Gottwald – wine cellar, winemaker, Deák Cellar, Wéber Family Winery, Kostel – wine house, Szőllősi – Winery – Mihály Szőllősi was the wine maker of the year in 2015, Kőszklás – winemaker, Horváth Family – Winery, Gelbmann Cellar, last but not least mentioning the Nyitnikék wine cellar … Two wine-loving professionals, Attila Anderla and István Szabó founded the Open-air Winery on the hillside. Both were raised in the historic Neszmély wine region. Agriculture has been an integral part of both of them since childhood. The commitment to agriculture and the love of nature after years, re-interconnected them after college and university studies. Choosing the winery’s name also shows the love of nature and traditions. Their cellar is at the foot of the Vértes at the Baj vineyard. The inspiration of the Nyitnikék singing birds living there inspired them when the name was chosen. Their Cabernet Sauvignon Rose in 2017 won the golden award.
Szívek – winery – 3 brothers: György Szívek, Gyula Szívek, Péter Szívek, the winery is a small, family owned venture and are keeping traditional values and been dealing with viniculture and wine production for generations. with wine-press with a wooden beam from 1867 is still operating – this is the special, unique feature of their wine cellar. The Szívek wine makers aim to present the complexity and richness of the region where their wines are produced. The knowledge and experience of their father live in them.
Stróbel – wine house – Feri and Márti Stróbl – Baj, Szőlőhegy, nearly 200 years old cellar. The white and rosé wines are made by species yeast inoculation, directed fermentation, reductive technology. The red wines are fermented with blue grapes and stuffed in aces.
As part of the Neszmély wine region, the Petőcz Cottage at Aszár provides accommodation, wine tasting, fishing, hunting, horseback riding biking, furnace cooking, baking and cooking can be found all in one place.
Tasting wines included flavors of Chardonnay, Green Veltelini, Olsai Irsai, Chersegi spices, Tramini, Otton Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhine Riesling, Kékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Rosemary. The red wines are not really typical at this countryside, yet a couple of winemakers brought to the venue to taste and were pretty popular to the visitors.
Update and snaps Aggie Reiter
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