Kreinbacher Égoïste Brut 2018

Kreinbacher’s new limited edition blend, Égoïste, is the winery’s finest sparkling wine to date. The 2018 version is 100% Chardonnay, aged for five years on the lees, ad it’s a rich and energetic sparkling wine with a range of flavours. From fresh fruit aromas to volcanic nuances and ripe yeast notes, Égoïste is a burst of fresh energy from the Kreinbacher estate.

About the Kreinbacher winery

The Kreinbacher winery is one of the newest, and definitely the most state-of-the-art winery in Somló. The tiny wine region lies on the site of an extinct volcano, and produces some of Hungary’s most interesting white wines. Kreinacher’s modern winery building blends in organically with the slope of the hill, imitating the lava that once flowed down the side of the former volcano.

Instead of one large vineyard, Kreinbacher grows grapes on 198 different, sometimes tiny plots of land. All grapes are grown organically, and maximum care is taken towards the wine with every step of the winemaking process. The winery is also quickly becoming a pioneer in producing sparkling wine using the traditional method in Hungary.

Producer information: Kreinbacher Birtok Kft., Szedres út 3, 9700 Szombathely, Hungary, https://www.kreinbacher.hu/