Bencze Pinot Gris 2022 750ml

“In 2022, we discovered two vineyards by chance. They are

surrounded by the deep forests of ‘Várvölgy’, about a 20-minute drive west of Szent György-hegy. The clean, meditative energy and peacefulness of the location,

coupled with the abundant wildlife in the neighboring forests, convinced us to start working there. These vineyards can be cooler and are usually wetter than our main location in Szent György-hegy.”

Vineyard: Várvölgy — Pinot Gris vines planted in 2003 on a west-facing slope at 210—250 meters. Only the highest-altitude hectare is harvested. Clay soil with volcanic basalt and layered sediment (loess, deluvial deposit).

Making of (2022): Whole bunches are direct pressed and sedimented for one night before fermenting in 500l barrels. The wine ages in the same barrels on full lees for 11 months, before being bottled in August 2023 unfined & unfiltered with nothing added.

-Jenny and Francois Selections