Badacsonytomaj Badacsony wine district Founded in 1840
Five generations of winemaking in the heart of Badacsony — spontaneous fermentation, terroir, and tradition
About the winery
Since the 1840s, the Békássy family has cultivated vines and made wine on Badacsony's finest southern slopes. Today, the fifth generation carries on this tradition, which has remained unchanged in its core principles: spontaneous fermentation, expressing the character of the grape variety and terroir, and minimal intervention. Six grape varieties grow on the estate, optimally ripened by the mountain's extraordinary advantages — abundant sunshine, light reflected from Lake Balaton, and the stored heat of basalt.
After the nationalizations of the 1950s, the family remained steadfast in winemaking. Péter especially preserved the Kéknyelű variety, which later became the signature grape of Badacsony's wine style. Following the transition to democracy, they recovered part of the original land, and from the 2000s onward, Gábor and his son István modernized the vineyards and cellar, eventually restoring the pre-war estate structure.
Grape varieties
Current range
Kéknyelű
The winery's most cherished variety. From the oldest vineyard, it displays natural minerality and classic varietal character.
Vulcanus
A Badacsony variety, born from the crossing of Szürkebarát and Budai Zöld. Full-bodied with pronounced acidity and marked minerality from the terroir.
Budai Zöld
A rarely grown variety in Badacsony, a true curiosity. Beautiful, complex acidity that awakens the appetite, making it ideal for food pairing.
Olaszrizling
A classic Welschriesling, a true rarity. Delights with its beautiful, complex flavor profile and pronounced varietal character.
Furmint
Maiden vintage from a three-year-old own-rooted vineyard. The terroir dominates, presenting as a pleasant, well-structured wine with attractive acidity.
Szürkebarát
Characterized by fruity aromas and distinctive flavor profile. A mature wine for its age, standing out among Pinot Gris bottlings with its deep golden color.
Sauvignon Blanc
A true terroir wine that embodies everything Badacsony has to offer. Varietal character recedes into the background; its unconventional flavor profile makes it a genuine rarity.
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