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Atlas by István Bencze is an elegant and fine wine, with a beautiful structure, fruit and impeccable balance. Obtained with Pinot Noir grapes that come from a vineyard planted in 1999 and bred in biodynamic methods. The grapes are harvested by hand and half is fermented as a whole bunch, while the other half in semi-carbonic fermentation. 10 days of maceration and then a year of aging in large 2500l oak barrels. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration and zero sulfur is added.
Region: Hungary.
Grapes: Pinot noir.
Alcohol content: 11%.
Aging: 12 months in oak barrels
Contains sulfites
István Bencze's Petillant Rosè is a sparkling wine that comes from a blend of red and white grapes harvested on different dates, and vinified according to different techniques (direct pressing/whole bunch, stainless steel and amphora). The result is a sparkling, juicy, energetic and light-hearted wine.
Region: Hungary.
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Blauburger, Zervin and Chenin Blanc
Alcohol content: 11.5%.
Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.
Contains sulfites
A wine that comes from the heart of Hungary, obtained from the homonymous white grape variety originating from Hungary. Vines that grow on a wonderful volcanic soil capable of imparting minerality to wines. Harvest that begins at the beginning of September and takes place in several stages to reach perfect ripeness. After a slow and soft whole cluster pressing, the grapes are transferred to clay amphorae where they ferment and mature for 9 months. It was bottled in mid-July unrefined, unfiltered and without the addition of SO2. A wine that at the anso gives aromas of field notes, aromatic herbs, and citrus peel. The sip is guided by a fresh and vibrant minerality.
Region: Hungary.
Grapes: Keknyelu
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 10 months in amphora.
Contains sulfites
István Bencze's Aries Riesling is a fascinating wine with extreme tension and depth. To produce it, the oldest vines that reach 45 years of age are used. After a soft pressing of the whole bunch, it is placed directly in 750L amphorae where it ages for 18 months. It was bottled unfiltered, unclarified and without added sulphur. A wine that can age as long as you resist not opening it.
Region: Hungary.
Grapes: Riesling.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 10 months in amphora.
Contains sulfites
A Chenin who comes from the heart of Hungary. Vineyard managed in biodynamic which is located on the Szent Györgyhill on a wonderful volcanic soil capable of imparting minerality to the wines. Manual harvest and delicate pressing in whole bunches. Spontaneous fermentations in amphora and aging in amphora and oak barrels for 10 months on fine lees. It is not filtered and no addition is sulphurous before being bottled
Region: Hungary.
Grapes: Chenin blanc.
Alcohol content: 13%.
Aging: 10 months in amphora and chestnut barrels.
Contains sulfites