Szent Donát

MÁRGA

2018

Szent Donát is a 15-hectare estate located on the stunning hills that run along the north side of Lake Balaton in Western Hungary. The estate has some of the best vineyards in Csopak, Tihany and the Kál basin. The winemaker and winery owner, Tamás Kovács, was born into a winemaking family with long roots in their tiny village of Csopak.

The Márga is made from grapes from the Szitahegy, Nagykut and Hegyalja vineyards. The soil is marl with abundant limestone. Fermentation was spontaneous, partially in pyrogranite ceramic clayver and partially in stainless steel. The wine was then aged in clayver and stainless steel for 6-8 months before bottling. Unfiltered. Flavors of rich honeydew melon and crabapple, with a bright salty acidity. 70% Furmint, 30% Olaszrizling.

From Wine Enthusiast: “This blend of Furmint and Riesling has honeydew, apricot and white flower aromas with a whiff of petrol. Viscous on the palate, it offers white peach, cantaloupe, lemongrass and sage leaf flavors with a sense of chalkiness that lingers into the lively finish.” (93 Points, December 2023)