Nagykanizsa Zala wine district
Every wine brings joy – welcome to Cika Pince in Zala
About the winery
Radics Bálint István – known as "Cika" – has worked with viticulture and winemaking on the Zala wine region for more than fifty years. His vineyard lies on Szentgyörgyvári Hill near Nagykanizsa city, spread across three adjacent parcels beside a chapel built around 1860.
Although this trained winemaker long pursued viticulture as a secondary activity, recent success and growing consumer interest have made it his primary occupation. Cika's wines have become regular award-winners at national and regional competitions, earning multiple gold medals for Olaszrizling, Királyleányka, Pinot Noir and Rizling Cuvée.
Using modern reductive techniques – fermenting and storing in stainless steel – he crafts exceptionally fine, aromatic and well-balanced wines. The grapes come from yield-restricted vines, and the resulting wines are conceived as companions for gatherings among friends and joyful celebrations.
Grape varieties
Current range
Rajnai Rizling
From the Rhineland region, made using reductive methods. Full-bodied with pleasant acidity and high concentration, offering fine aromas and flavour.
Pinot Noir
French variety made using reductive methods. Intense and fruity dry rosé with crisp character and pleasant acidity.
Olaszrizling
One of Hungary's most widespread varieties, thriving in Zala's acidic soil. Made using reductive methods, it is harmonious in acidity, characterful and concentrated.
Királyleányka
Ancient Hungarian variety with gently muscat-like aromas, harmonious acidity and easy drinking quality. Made using reductive methods.
Cserszegi Fűszeres
A Zala variety bred by Dr. Károly Bakonyi. Made using reductive methods, it displays floral, perfumed and spicy notes with distinctive aromatic character.
Olaszrizling, Rajnai Rizling
A blend of Olaszrizling and Rajnai Rizling made using reductive methods. Both varieties' characteristic features are present, with the Rajnai and Italian battling for dominance during maturation.
Pinot Noir
Harvested from yield-restricted vines with higher acidity. Aged for twelve months in oak barrels, then in bottle. Light ruby-coloured with fine flavours, pleasant tannins, round and silky texture.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (cikapince.hu) and are removed on request.