“ The first ever really serious vertical tasting I took part in was conducted in Burgundy in 2003, at the world famous Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, where we tasted red Burgundies. Thus, the annual Pinot Noir vertical tasting and the introduction of the new vintage is so high on his agenda. Aging is something of the utmost importance to the winemaker of Etyeki Kúria, Sándor Mérész. On the other hand, it produces wines of great ageing potential thanks to its structure, elegance and acidity. On the one hand, it is highly adept at reflecting the differences in terroir - this is the reason for the many single-vineyard Pinot Noirs produced all over the world. The unique character of this variety is due to two specific features. Etyeki Kúria was one of the first estates in Hungary to plant this variety in 2001, followed by further plantations in 2015. Their exalted position is the result of years spent researching the right viticultural and vinification methods for Pinot Noir in Etyek. Etyeki Kúria is an ardent proponent of this view and it’s also one of Hungary’s foremost Pinot Noir producers.
With its cool climate and calcareous soil, the Etyek wine region provides ideal conditions to grow Pinot Noir no wonder that the leading winemakers of the region see it as their most important red variety. Looking for the Hungarian counterpart of Burgundy you don’t have to set your sight too far from the capital. Now is the perfect time to savor Pinot Noirs. However, quiet winter months like January may offer the right conditions for contemplative, focused wine tastings. People tend to prefer powerful, intense wines, so the fundamental role played by Cabernets and Merlots seems unshakeable despite the ebb and flow of fashion in wine.
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