COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Kéknyelű
PRODUCER
Bencze Birtok
REGION
Badacsony
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bencze Birtok Autochthon 2022 is a white wine from the Badacsony region of Hungary, featuring a blend of indigenous grape varieties: Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Kéknyelű. The name 'Autochthon' signifies the wine's connection to local grape heritage. Bencze Birtok, led by winemaker István Bencze, practices organic and biodynamic viticulture on volcanic basalt soils. István Bencze transitioned to winemaking driven by a passion for the craft and a desire for a more connected life, developing his estate with a focus on natural winemaking principles. The vineyard is situated on south-east facing slopes at altitudes between 118 and 180 meters.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Autochthon means 'native' or 'indigenous' to the land.
Fact 02
The volcanic soil contributes a mineral complexity to the wines.
Fact 03
István Bencze farms 18.5 hectares using organic and biodynamic methods.
Fact 04
Fermentation often takes place in amphorae, a traditional winemaking vessel.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bencze Birtok Autochthon 2022 is produced using a natural winemaking approach. Key techniques include spontaneous fermentation, often in amphorae, utilizing indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in amphorae, a traditional method that influences its development. Grapes are selectively harvested at various ripeness levels to achieve balance. The winemaker's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, organic, and biodynamic farming practices, with a focus on expressing the unique character of the volcanic terroir and indigenous grape varieties. Some wines are made with minimal or no added sulfur.
