{"title":"Bencze Birtok","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBencze Birtok\u003c\/strong\u003e is, in our opinion, \u003cstrong\u003eone of the most exciting wine producers\u003c\/strong\u003e in Europe right now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming on \u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of Basalt, clay and sandstone, this in-demand producer uses \u003cstrong\u003eAmphora, long aging on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e and meticulous attention to detail to create wines which are truly magical. \u003cstrong\u003eNo added sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e and a lot of character are to be expected with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBencze Birtok wines!  These wines are full of tension, energy and big expressions, as well as having an age-worthy pressence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bencze-riesling-2021","title":"Bencze - Riesling 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/bencze\"\u003eBencze\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Balaton region in \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/hungary\"\u003eHungary\u003c\/a\u003e. This white wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/riesling\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/a\u003e grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sure one of central Europe’s most exciting winemakers, Istvan Benzce has observed other zero-zero greats such as Strekov 1075 and become a master himself, with his wines selling out quickly thanks to their vibrancy and energy. Based near to lake Balaton and its volcanic basalt soil, these wines are true showcases of Terroir and excellent winemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Riesling showcases his energetic whites in great splendor. \u003c\/strong\u003eAging on the lees in the barrel for 14 months before completing its aging in the bottle, expect high acidity and \u003cstrong\u003ea lot of tension \u003c\/strong\u003ewith notes of \u003cstrong\u003elemon rind and wet stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving memories of some Christian Tschida whites…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORE Natural Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53988746035468,"sku":"MORE-4786-SKU","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Bencze-Riesling-2021.png?v=1737385123"},{"product_id":"bencze-atlas-pinot-noir","title":"Bencze - Atlas Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/bencze\"\u003eBencze\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Balaton region in \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/hungary\"\u003eHungary\u003c\/a\u003e. This red wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, taken from his premium plot '\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRókaluk' plot \u003c\/span\u003ewhich whilst not too old at around 20 years old, is quite higher up and one he is very fond of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermenting in open vats for 10-11 days, this wine rests on the lees in 2500l oak barrels for 12 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect hits of sour cherry \u0026amp; cranberry complemented by earthy undertones and a vibrant, light mouthfeel that is crisp on the finish with a somewhat herbacious hint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORE Natural Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53988746101004,"sku":"MORE-4787-SKU","price":31.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Bencze-Atlas.png?v=1737385000"},{"product_id":"bencze-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Bencze - Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/bencze\"\u003eBencze\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Balaton region in \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/hungary\"\u003eHungary\u003c\/a\u003e. This red wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e grapes as the name suggests, which are grown on a plot from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999, featuring the typical volcanic basalt-clay soils in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Istvan has 20% of the grapes pressed direct by feet in whole bunches, while the remaining are destemmed. Skin fermentation then takes place for 10 days in open oak vats before ageing in stainless steel, to keep a fresher mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect earthy notes coming through alongside hints of wild strawberries, rhubarb, red berries and the like. 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It’s electric. \u003cstrong\u003eA sensational Chenin that is busting full of energy and precise mineralic hits. \u003c\/strong\u003e There is a tension here that is absolutely incredible. You will love this!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sure one of central Europe’s most exciting winemakers, Istvan Benzce has observed other zero-zero greats such as Strekov 1075 and become a master himself, with his wines selling out quickly thanks to their vibrancy and energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc is of course not native to Hungary,\u003c\/strong\u003e and Istvan brought these vines to add to his 20 hectares in 2014. He ages the grapes for 1 year in a mix of Burgundy barrels and small clay amphora, and they are not topped up so develop a very thin layer of Flor that protects the wine from too much oxygen, and makes it slightly oxidative (although this is not really felt in the wine, as very minor). The wine is then transferred to larger old oak 1500 litre barrels after one year to age for a further 1.5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORE Natural Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53988747149580,"sku":"MORE-4789-SKU","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Bencye-Chenin-Blanc-magnum.png?v=1737386923"},{"product_id":"bencze-pet-nat-rose-2022","title":"Bencze - Pet Nat Rosé 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Nat Rosé 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/bencze\"\u003eBencze\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Balaton region in \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/hungary\"\u003eHungary\u003c\/a\u003e. This sparkling wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/chenin-blanc\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/blauburger\"\u003eBlauburger\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/zervin\"\u003eZervin\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, which are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eco-macerated for 7 days. Then on the 8th day they are pressed and go to ferment in stainless steel tanks for maintaining freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is bottled with 16g residual sugar, so expect a touch of sweetness making it ideal for pre-dinner vibes and Apertifs. 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