The People
Hungarian expat Robert Gilvesy moved back to his homeland from Canada to establish his winery in 2012 in the Balatoni Borrégió region. Following a minimal intervention approach, he produces organic and vegan wines of the first order. Robert is also a founding member of Volcanic Wines of Pannonia (VWP), which aims to raise the quality and profile of the volcanic wines in the the Pannon basin.
A good vintage can be recognized by the need for only the lightest of touch in the cellar, as nature and good work in the vineyards forms the basis of expression.
Robert Gilvesy
The Vineyards
Located on Mount Saint George (Szent György-Hegy), an ancient volcanic area just south of Lake Balaton, the vines thrive on eroded basalt and tuff integrated in Pannon loess, sand or clay. Five varietals are planted on the estate: Riesling, Furmint, Olaszrizling and Sauvignon Blanc and Kadarka.
Summary
15 Hectares
Volcanic soil
Organic
Vegan
Click below to learn about the winery and region direct from Robert Gilvesy
The Wines
Sparkling
Pezsgő Sparkling Furmint Brut Nature
White
Rajnai Rizling (Riesling)
Taranyi Rajnai Rizling
Terra No1 Rajnai Rizling
Váradi Furmint
Bohém Balatoni Cuvée
Sauvignon Blanc
Red
Pixu Kadarka
Other wines
Martinus Olaszrizling, Tagyon Hegy
Martinus Kekfrankos, Tagyon Hegy
Click below to hear Robert Gilvesy’s Hungarian Wine Masterclass, co-hosted by Martin Everett MW: