Benedek Pinot Noir

From a single vineyard named Tüzköves near Gyöngyöstarján in Mátra comes this pristine Pinot. Under third-generation winemaker Péter Benedek, the grapes are organically farmed in volcanic soils, undergo native yeast fermentation, then the wine is aged only 6 months in stainless steel resulting in a fresh red you can enjoy any time of the year.

Light on its feet, this Pinot dances with delicate aromas and flavours of ripe red berries, juicy red plum, and a dash of peppery spice. This Pinot is the perfect pairing for seared tuna, roasted poultry (especially duck), pork tenderloin or simply on its own.

Mátra Mountains in northern Hungary, headed up by current generation winemaker Péter. Benedek Pince is a small estate in harmony with nature, and the wines reflect the Benedeks’ love and care for the grapes. The cellar used today was built by Péter’s grandparents. Péter studied oenology at university and worked for half a year at a winery in Napa, California. During those years, he absorbed a lot of useful information and became more open-minded about the wine world. Today, he tries to use this innovation in his winery. He is making wines from his small estate with his parents and brother; Péter is the winemaker, while his brother Balázs helps out in the cellar and his parents help tend the vineyards. They originally harvested only 3.7 acres; today, the estate is 42 acres and growing.