Benedek Pince

CSERSZEGI FŰSZERES

2023

Péter Benedek is a third generation winemaker crafting small-batch, traditional wines in the highland wine region of Mátra. He loves working with native varietals, especially this tasty, fresh, and rare Cserszegi Fűszeres.

Cserszegi Fűszeres is a Hungarian hybrid of Roter Traminer and Irsai Olivér. The wine is pale-green and fragrant (like its parent variety Traminer). It was fermented spontaneously in stainless steel and bottled fresh. the 2022 vintage has aromas of tropical fruits, pineapple, and elderflower. Green apples and lime dominate on the mouth. The wine is crisp, with nice acidity and a clean finish.

From Wine Enthusiast: “One of this Hungarian grape's parents is Gewürztraminer, which is apparent in the peach, floral and spice bouquet as well as on the palate, where flavors of ripe nectarine, mango, rose petal and almond blossom mingle with a vein of vivid acidity. Pronounced floral notes linger on the taste buds.” (90 Points / Best Buy, December 2023)