Szent Donát

5BAR

2023

Szent Donát is a small organic winery located in the small village of Csopak, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. Influenced by the burgeoning craft beer scene in Hungary, Tamás Kovács, the winemaker and owner of Szent Donát, decided to experiment with an unfiltered, not disgorged, dry sparkling white wine.

Now in 750 ml format! The 5Bar 2023 is made from Furmint, coming from the limestone soils in close proximity to Szent Donát’s winery. The fermentation was spontaneous in stainless steel tanks, and then the wine completed a second fermentation in bottle. Unfiltered, unfined, not disgorged, and no sulfur added. The wine is dry and leesy, with green apple, marzipan, lemon-lime and salt.

From Wine Enthusiast: “A steady stream of tiny bubbles releases green pear, guava and lemon zest aromas. Soft effervescence, lively acidity and white peach, lemon, rosewater and nutmeg flavors make for a nice pour.” (91 Points, December 2023)