Mindszentkálla Balaton Uplands wine district
Artisanal wines and BBQ in the Káli Basin
About the winery
Kőróka Pincészet is a family winery located in the heart of Balaton-Felvidék, in the Káli Basin known as the Hungarian Provence. Here, traditional and modern methods blend in crafting handmade wines. The winery operates alongside an open-fire BBQ restaurant: beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken and vegetarian dishes are slow-smoked in a traditional smoker over 10–14 hours.
The restaurant and wine terrace are open year-round, offering guests the chance to enjoy panoramic views while pairing local wines with classic BBQ sides. The winery extends the experience through tastings, events, oven-baked Jewish stew, goose dinners and harvest celebrations.
Special arrangements accommodate gluten- and lactose-sensitive guests. A solar panel installation provides renewable energy for operations.
Grape varieties
Current range
Rizlingszilváni, Chardonnay, Irsai Olivér
Aromatic, dry white wine from the southern slopes of the Káli Basin. Its distinctive harmony comes from blending three varieties, with a light, fresh character suited to white meats and poultry.
Olaszrizling
Fine, dry Olaszrizling from Szűcs Hill. August sunlight flavours meet citrus notes and brisk acidity. Perfect with BBQ beef, pork and Hungarian cuisine.
Sangiovese
Fresh, fruity, characterful rosé evoking Tuscan memories. Complex, elegant flavours linger. Suits BBQ chicken, grilled fish and Mediterranean cuisine.
Chardonnay
Tasteful, elegant white wine from hillsides near Szűcs Hill. Complex acidity dominates, with autumn sunlight and fruity aroma. Suits soups, BBQ chicken and desserts.
Irsai Olivér
Aromatic, fresh, dry white wine from the Káli Basin. Acacia, elderflower and lily-of-the-valley aromas blend with muscat flavours and citrus notes. Perfect with BBQ chicken or grilled vegetables.
Light fruity aromas and citrus reflexes characterise this dry sparkling wine. Brisk, fresh, with a hint of minerality. Bubbles playfully enhance floral, pear and ripe grape flavours.
Olaszrizling
Elegantly fruity, characterful white wine from Badacsony's Bácshill. Volcanic, basalt minerality present. Excellent with BBQ shredded pork, chicken and Lake Balaton fish.
Olaszrizling
Barrel-aged Olaszrizling from Balaton-Felvidék. Minerality and Káli Basin fruit aromas enriched by vanilla notes create uniqueness. Suits BBQ beef brisket and pork ribs.
Olaszrizling, Rajnai Rizling
Dry white blend from Balaton's finest locations. Citrus notes and bright acidity combine. The winery's large-format favourite, suited to spiced meats and oven-baked stew.
Szürkebarát
Elegant dry white from the Káli Basin. Fruity character retains varietal traits. Perfect with BBQ pork and chicken dishes.
Olaszrizling
Semi-dry Olaszrizling from late-harvest botrytis grapes at Szűcs Hill. Noble-rot grape character harmoniously complements bright acidity. Excellent with desserts and ice cream.
Sangiovese
Intense, deep amber-coloured sangiovese siller from the Káli Basin. Berry and sour cherry flavours dominate. Excellent with BBQ pulled pork ribs, pork knuckle and grilled fish.
Szürkebarát
Sweet white wine, a gift from sunny summers. Excellent with desserts, ice cream and fruit. Perfect for festive meals, fruity character retains varietal tannins.
Rajnai Rizling
Semi-dry Badacsony Rajnai Rizling in 0.5L bottle. Late-harvest grapes display typical floral, citrus and bitter almond aromas. Honey and quince notes present. Suits aperitif or dessert.
Rajnai Rizling
Dry white wine for multi-course festive meals. Fully ripe grapes display typical floral, citrus aroma and flavour. Bright acidity highlights aromatic complexity. Suits BBQ beef brisket or chilli con burnt ends.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Intense, deep ruby-red dry wine from the Káli Basin. Dark forest fruits, ripe blackberry and bitter chocolate dominate. Excellent with BBQ beef and pork, stews and game.
Kékfrankos
Intense, shiny ruby-red dry wine from the Káli Basin. Dark forest fruits dominate the palate. Perfect with BBQ beef, stews and Lake Balaton fish soup.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (koroka.hu) and are removed on request.
Balaton Uplands
Mindszentkálla
Family winery on Bács-hegy in the Balaton-felvidék region
Mindszentkálla
Mindszentkálla
Mindszentkálla