Levente
LEVENTE
Levente, a dedicated and passionate winemaker, has woven his life’s journey intricately with the vines and earth he cherishes. His roots in winemaking stretch deep into his upbringing within a family entrenched in the tradition. A pivotal moment arose in 2004 when Levente acquired his inaugural vineyard, sparking an unwavering commitment to perfecting his artistry and crafting wines that breathe the very essence of his land. His estate, nestled at the southern base of the Mátra, boasts an extraordinary geological tapestry, gifting his grapes a distinct character.
The cradle of Levente’s vineyards lies in the embrace of the Sár-mountain, an ancillary crater from a bygone stratovolcano. This terrain, composed of andesite, andesite tuff, and pyroclastic source rocks, etches a unique fingerprint onto each grape nurtured within its bounds. The soil, a complex amalgamation of brown forest richness intermixed with red clay, tuff debris, and remnants of volcanic history, serves as the nurturing bed for his vines. These meticulously terraced vineyards, strategically poised facing the southeast and south, harness the optimal conditions for growth and maturation.
In both vineyard cultivation and cellar craftsmanship, Levente champions an eco-conscious ethos, striving to safeguard the environment and preserve the innate flavors of the grapes. His unwavering commitment to organic cultivation minimizes intervention, employing natural materials and employing a delicate application of orange oil, copper, and sulfur in his vineyard treatments. His pursuit remains steadfast: crafting wines that mirror the authentic terroir, offering a symphony of flavors on the palate while upholding the integrity of nature’s artistry.
Beyond the confines of winemaking, Levente has expanded his estate to encompass a space designed for conviviality, a testament to his ardor for sharing his meticulously crafted wines. This expansion stands as a testament to his desire to extend the warmth of his hospitality and the pride he derives from his labor of love.
Levente’s unwavering dedication to the alchemy of natural winemaking has shaped him into an artisan of distinction, cultivating wines that sing of the singular terroir they hail from. Each bottle emanates a story—a narrative woven from the land, the grape, and the soulful dedication of a vintner deeply connected to his craft.
- Vineyard size
- 15 hectares
- Varietals :
- Olaszrizling / Welschriesling
- Kékfrankos / Blaufrankisch
- Muscat Ottonel
- Aligoté
- Irsai Olivér
- Leányka
- Cserszegi Fűszeres
- Soil and terroir :
- brown forest soil
- loess
- andesite
- rhyolite tuff
- humus-rich Pleistocene and Holocene sand