GRAPES: 1 CHARDONNAY, PINOT GRIS, OLASZRIZLING (WELSHRIESLING) AND TRAMINI (GEWÜRZTRAMINER)
SKIN CONTACT: 7 DAYS
REGION: BALATON, HUNGARY
Vinification method: F lorian Zaruba and his partner Janka helm the multifaceted operations of the Kristinus property on the southwestern shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary. In addition to the winery, the estate encompasses a farm, fine dining restaurant, hotel, and cinema. This burgeoning winemaking region, situated on the largest lake in central Europe, saw the establishment of the estate in 2005. With a current size of 55 hectares, the estate's expansion offers the opportunity to provide wines of exceptional value. Since 2018, Kristinus has embraced biodynamic farming practices under its winemaking stewardship.
Hand-harvested, spontaneaously fermented & aged on the lees for 6 months partly in amphora, partly in used large barrels. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, no added SO2.
Tasting notes: medium-bodied, juicy peach, white flowers, lavender, mandarin, eucalyptus, lemon zest
Pairings: spicy sopressata and drunken goat cheese
Mix and match 3, 6 or 12 bottles!
