2021 Bencze, Chenin Blanc, Hungary
$31.00
Age of Vines: planted in 2014, Demeter certified and biodynamically cultivated from the beginning
Yields: 1kg/vine
Soil: basalt, clay and sandstone
Vinification Method: Hand-harvested whole clusters are pressed to 330 liter terracotta amphoras and 300-400 liter used oak barrels. After resting in amphora and barrel for about 11 months, the wine is bottled without fining or filtration and zero sulfur is added.
Specs
- Country Hungary
- Style White Wine
- Producer Bencze
- Farming Practices Biodynamic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Braised Things, Root Veggies
- Characteristics Orchard Fruit, Wild Side, Amphora, Bright and Fresh

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Bencze's truly singular white wines
A benchmark biodynamic, zero-sulfur producer that has solidly become our standard bearer for Hungarian wine; if central European names like Tscheppe, Tauss and Nestarec make your heart flutter, consider Bencze an essential addition.