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2024 Bukolyi Marcell Hárslevelű Nagy-Eged Grand Superior Eger, Hungary

$40.00

After 10 years making wine for the family winery, Marcell Bukolyi struck out on his own and formed his own winery in 2016. The winery is 14 hectares, and it is the only fully certified organic winery in Eger. This Hárslevelű is one of our favorites in all of Hungary, from Marcell’s organic vineyards at the top of the Nagy-Eged hill in Eger. Rich white, with honeyeyed peach, apricot and quince, a luscious waxy texture and bright acid-driven finish.

Vintage: 2023 was a cool and humid year, according to Marcell. It was difficult to fight against diseases and to pick all of the grapes. 

Harvest: The harvest took place in mid-September 2023. Varietals: Hárslevelű 100%. 

Soil and estate: The grapes come from a single vineyard on the Nagy-Eged in Eger. It faces 100% south and the soil is limestone sediment. The vineyard has been organic since it was planted. 

Fermentation and winemaking: Full bunch pressing. Fermentation was spontaneous with native yeasts in new 300 L Hungarian oak barrels. Aging: The wine was aged on the lees for 24 months in new 300 L Hungarian oak barrels. 

Other details: No fining or filtering. Certified organic farming, no pesticides or herbicides, and no synthetic or GMO products are used on the estate. Low sulfur added.

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