Pinot Noir 2024
Pinot Noir
Bistro-style Káli-medencei Pinot Noir with vibrant acidity and cherry notes. Limited to just 300 bottles. Recommended for casual gatherings and traditional Hungarian dishes.
Szentbékkálla Balaton Uplands wine district
Estate wines from the heart of Káli Basin – minerals, flavours, aromas
About the winery
Káli Balázs Estate operates in Szentbékkálla, in the heart of the Káli Basin within the Balaton-felvidék wine region. Balázs's family has been involved in viticulture and winemaking for generations. The winery's refined, complex wines are characterized by fruit-forward grapiness alongside the mineral character of the terroir, accompanied by vibrant acidity.
The estate cultivates 10 hectares of its own vineyards with careful agronomy: precise pruning, extensive green work, and gentle plant protection. Every harvest is hand-picked, followed by careful processing, slow temperature-controlled fermentation, ageing in tank, and hand bottling. The annual production of 25,000 bottles reflects a commitment to quality and personal involvement in every stage of winemaking.
Grape varieties
Current range
Pinot Noir
Bistro-style Káli-medencei Pinot Noir with vibrant acidity and cherry notes. Limited to just 300 bottles. Recommended for casual gatherings and traditional Hungarian dishes.
Pinot Noir – Kékfrankos
Fruity, refreshing rosé with the ease of a Balaton summer. Lovingly made from our young vineyard in Káli Basin. Pairs with many dishes and a party favourite.
Pinot Noir – Kékfrankos
Káli-medencei rosé, hand-harvested from a young red grape vineyard, made in small quantities. Fruit-filled, flavourful rosé with red berries. Recommended for friendly gatherings and lighter grilled dishes.
Olaszrizling
Pale golden, authentic Káli-medencei Riesling Italico. The elegant, fruity character showcases the mineral notes of the terroir, accompanied by vibrant acidity.
Olaszrizling
Premium selection from vines over 30 years old on the volcanic Black Mountain (Fekete-hegy) in Káli Basin. GROW du Monde 2026 International Riesling Wine Competition: Gold Medal, 91 points.
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris made in a richer style, distinguished by its mineral character and long finish. The Vince magazine's favourite Pinot Gris in 2026.
Tramini
Excellent introduction to the Balaton-felvidék wine world. Straw-yellow, with rose bouquet aromas alongside lychee and ginger notes. Richly fruity, musky, spicy, with mineral character.
Chardonnay
Charming and lovable premium semi-dry Chardonnay with ripe fruit and creamy texture. Notes of ripe pear, acacia honey and dried apricot, full-bodied with long finish.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay grown on limestone soil in the heart of Káli Basin. Powerful, characterful yet elegant, with fruity freshness, mineral character and herbal complexity.
Irsai Olivér
Light lemon-coloured wine, very expressive, aromatic and fresh. Vince magazine's favourite spritz wine in 2026, perfect for summer days.
Kékfrankos
Medium intensity ruby colour, fruity and harmonious red wine. Lovingly made from Káli Basin grapes.
Olaszrizling – Chardonnay – Szürkebarát
A blend of three noble white wines: Riesling Italico, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. An excellent example of the richness of Káli Basin terroir.
Six-bottle selection: Irsai Olivér, Riesling Italico, Chardonnay, Tramini, Pinot Noir-Kékfrankos rosé, Kékfrankos. Brings the character of Balaton-felvidék and the refined style of Káli Balázs wines.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (kalibalazs.hu) and are removed on request.
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