Mád Tokaj wine district Founded in 2008
The new wave of Tokaj
About the winery
Kardos és Fia Szőlőbirtok is a family wine estate in Mád, in the heart of Tokaj-Hegyalja. Since 2008, Gábor Kardos has led this operation together with his father, maintaining a tradition of grape production that spans centuries. The 14-hectare vineyard cultivates the dominant and traditional Tokaj grape varieties: Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Yellow Muscat.
The winery operates with a clear and transparent selection of wines: distinctive dry white wines and late-harvest dessert wines. Their flagship is the world-renowned Tokaji Aszú, which they produce exclusively in excellent vintages in limited quantities. Through careful bunch selection, yield restriction, and selective multiple harvests, they showcase the unique characteristics of their vineyard parcels.
Grape varieties
Current range
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
The vineyard's entry level wine. An easy-drinking, light white wine that displays typical Mád characteristics. Made from the three main Hegyalja grape varieties.
Furmint, Hárslevelű
Gentle juice extraction using wooden basket press, wild yeast alcoholic fermentation. Aged eight months in used oak barrels with bentonite fining before bottling.
Furmint
One day skin maceration after destemming. Fermentation with wild yeast in new 500L Zemplén oak barrels. Twice weekly battonage, six months barrel aging with bentonite fining before bottling.
Furmint, Sárga Muskotály
One day skin maceration after destemming. Gentle pressing in pneumatic press. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After stabilisation and refrigeration, three months aging in tank with bentonite fining before bottling.
Furmint
Premium Furmint from the Betsek vineyard, bottled in magnum format. Extended oak aging with intense and complex flavor profile.
Sárga Muskotály
Sparkling wine fermented and aged in stainless steel. Light and refreshing character reflecting the Mád terroir.
A unique addition to the winery's red wine range. A light-bodied red wine made in a modern style.
Syrah
Red wine made from Syrah grapes. A unique combination of Tokaj terroir with an international grape variety.
Hárslevelű
Selected Hárslevelű from the Selection series. Emphasizes the grape variety's classical flavors and elegant structure.
Furmint
Furmint from the Nyúlászó vineyard parcel. The wine reflects the unique characteristics of this location.
Furmint
Classic Furmint from the Kardos range. A clean, distinctive white wine in the Tokaj tradition.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
The winery's flagship 2013 vintage Tokaji Aszú at 6 puttonyos level. Produced exclusively in excellent vintages in limited quantities, part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
A selection from 6 puttonyos Aszú lots. Premium selection curated from the best vintages and vineyard parcels.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
A mature, classic Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos from the 2008 vintage. Complex and multi-layered flavor after extended aging.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
A younger vintage 6 puttonyos Tokaji Aszú. Expressive flavor profile and elegant structure in classic Tokaj style.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
Tokaji Aszú at the 5 puttonyos level from the 2019 vintage. Balanced sweetness and acidity with an elegant finish.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
Tokaji Aszú at 5 puttonyos level from the 2017 vintage. Fresh aromas and a long, refreshing finish.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
Tokaji Fordítás from Kardos winery. A unique sweetening method with characteristic Tokaji Aszú style.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
Szamorodni selection from the Betsek vineyard. A naturally produced dessert wine with characteristic botrytis flavors.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
Classic Szamorodni from the Kardos range. A naturally made sweet Tokaji wine.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (kardos-tokaj.com) and are removed on request.
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