Mesés vidék – Kékfrankos
Kékfrankos
Garnet colour with aromas of dried plum and medlar. Round, silky texture with pronounced alcohol, medium acidity and tannins, long finish. Aged 3 years in small barrel and 3 years in bottle.
Sopron Sopron wine district Founded in 1993
This is how I love life – organically, harmoniously, naturally
About the winery
Pfneisz Birtok is a family winery near Lake Fertő in Sopron, Hungary. Sisters Birgit and Katrin have managed the estate since 2006, which their father Franz Pfneisz founded in 1993 with land restitution certificates. The winery operates on 13 hectares growing nine grape varieties entirely under organic farming methods – certified since 2009.
Birgit is an internationally trained viticulturist and winemaker who studied winemaking in California, Argentina, Chile, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. Katrin holds a degree in economics and works in harmonious balance with her sister, blending creativity and tradition. The 13-hectare estate operates through the combined efforts of the family and one permanent employee.
The winery is distinctive for pairing its premium wines with vintage-specific stories each year, reflecting vineyard milestones and the family's philosophy. They apply modern technology and natural methods in thoughtful equilibrium.
Grape varieties
Current range
Kékfrankos
Garnet colour with aromas of dried plum and medlar. Round, silky texture with pronounced alcohol, medium acidity and tannins, long finish. Aged 3 years in small barrel and 3 years in bottle.
Zefír
Young, fresh and open-natured white wine with exotic character. Floral aromas of elderflower, wild rose and orange blossom, with notes of wild mint, citrus and lychee. Versatile and refined.
Kékfrankos & Shiraz
A blend of Kékfrankos and Shiraz. The youthful lightness of Kékfrankos pairs beautifully with the refined character of Shiraz. Light and spicy in nature.
Merlot
World-travelling Merlot that found its home in Sopron. Youthful colour, aromas and flavours of freshly pulped forest fruits, long fruity finish. Processed in stainless steel, ready to drink immediately after bottling.
Kékfrankos
Mystical wine with roots spanning many Habsburg countries. Ruby colour with pronounced cherry and pink pepper aromas. Fresh acidity and chalky tannin structure in the mouth. Vibrant, dynamic wine with good balance.
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Harmonious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The winemaker's touch, family passion and wine lovers' fire in one bottle. Concentrated flavour, rich spice and expression.
Shiraz, Carmenere, Malbec, Zinfandel, Sangiovese
Birgit Pfneisz's autobiography in a bottle. Medium-deep ruby colour, aromas of ripe fruits and black pepper. Concentrated, creamy texture, dried fruits and medium-long finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby colour with aromas of ripe plum, dried cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry. Rich flavour with chocolate, cinnamon, jam-like quality and spices. Aged 14 months in barrique.
Kékfrankos
Deep ruby colour, slightly reserved aromas with blackberry, raspberry and blood orange notes. Round, silky tannin, creamy yogurt-like texture with blackberry, raspberry and strawberry. Long, round finish.
Shiraz
Ruby colour with moderate intensity aromas of plum, blackberry, cherry and dark berries. Medium body and alcohol, lively acidity. Plum, black pepper, cinnamon and sweet notes in the flavour. Beautiful balance and spicy, nougat-like character.
A secret project – a blend from 2 countries. One of the world's oldest grape varieties. Details are shared in person at the winery. Skin contact 3 weeks, spontaneous fermentation, 1 year in Hungarian barrique, 1 year in bottle.
Wine photos are taken from the winery’s website (pfneiszl.hu) and are removed on request.
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This is how I love life
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