Fekete Pince Somlo Olaszrizling 2019 - 13%

One of the best bang-for-euro wines around. Super crowd friendly and versatile. Just as suited to dining as it is a casual weekday bottle.

Clear and bright, at first shy on the nose but with a bit of time opens up to soft floral and apricot notes. Apricots carry through on the palate but the wine remains lifted and light despite its medium body. A hint of pleasant bitterness and hallmark Somlo minerality gives the wine that added bit of complexity. Fantastic value wine.

The winery was started by famed local Mr Bela Fekete, the 'Grand Old Man of Somlo' in the 1970's and extended it step-by-step to 3.3 hectares. It now covers a mighty 4.3 ha and is now in the custodianship by new owners Gábor and Zsófi Riesz since 2014. They continue with hand harvesting, traditional vinification and following fermentation with plenty of time for the wine to mature, generally 3-4 years at least. Time that is crucial for evolution of the wine and the taming of the terroir. They also maintain a close relationship with Uncle Bela, drawing on his decades of experience.

They produce local speciality Juhfark along side Hungarian legends Hárslevelű, Furmint and regional staple Olaszrizling (Welchriesling/Graševina) among a few others.