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Balassa Riesling 2024
€19,90
€26,53 / l
incl. VAT excl. shipping costs
A fresh and refined take on Tokaj
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Delivery time: 1-5 working days
Description
While Tokaj is known for its six classic grapes, István wanted to explore how Riesling, one of Europe’s great white varieties, might express the region’s volcanic soils. Grown in the Nyulászó and Szent Tamás vineyards, this Riesling shows a cooler, more focused side of Tokaj.
Smooth and polished, with citrus, apricot, apple, and pear aromas, it’s crisp and balanced, carried by a fine herbal note and a distinct Tokaji minerality. A clean, modern wine that feels both unexpected and completely natural.
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About the Balassa winery
About the Balassa winery
Balassa is a small winery based in the town of Tokaj, founded and run by István Balassa — one of the region’s most dynamic and thoughtful winemakers. With 14 hectares spread across 30 parcels in 11 top sites, the focus here is firmly on terroir: each wine, whether dry or sweet, is a clear expression of its origin.
Balassa’s Furmint bottlings are among the best in Tokaj — energetic, layered, and precise — with each vineyard offering a distinct character. At the same time, István is constantly looking ahead, experimenting with new varieties and taking a scientific, future-facing approach to his work. His legendary tastings on the slopes of Szent Tamás, with wines poured straight from the pickup truck, are as unforgettable as the wines themselves.
Producer information: Balassa Bor Kft., Hegyalja út 37, 3910 Tokaj, Hungary, https://balassabor.hu/
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