VESZPRÉM ARCHBISHOP WINERY

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Veszprémi Érseki Pincészet - Birtok Fehér bor

Estate White wine

2.100 Ft 2.800 Ft / l

Vesprim Infula Blanc

From 2.890 Ft 3.853 Ft / l

Vesprim Infula Rosé

3.150 Ft 4.200 Ft / l

Veszprémi Érseki Pincészet - Mandorla Sauvignon

Mandorla Sauvignon Blanc

From 2.500 Ft 3.333 Ft / l

Mandorla Rajnai Rizling

From 3.990 Ft 5.320 Ft / l

Veszprémi Érseki Pincészet - Rajnai Rizling

Rhine Riesling

2.100 Ft 2.800 Ft / l

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1277 Rouge

9.500 Ft 12.667 Ft / l

1277 Rhine Riesling

From 7.250 Ft 10.400 Ft / l

1277 Sauvignon Blanc

From 7.250 Ft 9.667 Ft / l

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Péter Blazsovszkysommelier, Vince Magazine

The Veszprém Archdiocesan Winery burst onto the Hungarian wine scene like a comet with its very first vintages, bottling the incredible potential of its two vineyards—Mindeszentkálla and Felsőörs—and delighting wine lovers with authentic North Balaton wines.

Edit SzabóEditor-in-Chief, Borsmenta

The Sauvignon Blanc from the Veszprém Archdiocesan Winery’s wine family, bearing the year of the winery’s founding, is not a typical “light” white wine. It is a fuller-bodied, richer wine that can hold its own with heartier dishes. Try it with risotto, fish in butter sauce, mushroom curry, or even a four-cheese pizza!

Past, tradition, continuity

1277. It is not merely a symbolic number on the label, but the beginning of a nearly 750-year-old story.

The predecessor of the Archdiocese of Veszprém, one of Hungary’s first bishoprics founded by King Saint Stephen, was already engaged in viticulture and winemaking as early as 1277. This tradition lives on today: the Archdiocesan Winery cultivates grapes on two estates with unique characteristics: in Felsőörs, part of the Balatonfüred-Csopak wine region, and in Mindszentkálla, in the Balaton Uplands wine region.

For us, wine is not merely a product, but part of the continuity of the past, present, and future.

We produce our wines using modern technology and up-to-date expertise—while paying homage to centuries-old traditions.

Our Estates

The character of our winery is shaped by two distinct worlds: Felsőörs and Mindszentkálla. Two wine regions, two different terroirs, whose convergence has given rise to a unique style. Cultivating grapes in two different wine regions presents both an exceptional opportunity and a serious challenge: we must adapt to differing conditions, climates, and harvest rhythms. At the same time, it is precisely this duality that allows our wines to embody both elegance and depth.

The Felsőörs Terroir
In Felsőörs, the proximity to Lake Balaton, the limestone-dolomite soil, and the balanced climate lend the wines elegance, freshness, and a well-balanced structure. We cultivate a total of 18 hectares across three distinct areas, whose subtle differences lend the wines exciting layers of complexity in every vintage.

Due to the proximity of Lake Balaton, warm days on the Felsőörs vineyards are followed by cool evenings, which help preserve the grapes’ aromatics and crisp acidity. The soil’s unique characteristics, meanwhile, impart a salty note and a clean structure to the wines, ensuring they remain balanced and airy.

The backbone of the vineyards consists of three varieties: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir—each expresses the character of the terroir in its own way, yet all share the same Lake Balaton elegance.

The Mindszentkálla Terroir
The 7-hectare estate in Mindszentkálla has been owned by the Diocese of Veszprém since 1277. This continuity is unique in Hungary: there is no other ecclesiastical or family estate that has never changed hands in seven hundred years. Mindszentkálla is thus not merely a terroir, but a bearer of our history—centuries of experience and the landscape’s unparalleled qualities are reflected in every single bottle.

The character of the vineyards is defined by the Káli Basin’s unique microclimate and the stony, volcanic soil. The windy, sunny location yields concentrated yet taut wines, in which minerality and depth are prominently expressed year after year.

The most spectacular part of the estate is Püspökdomb, which offers a beautiful view of the landmark hills of the Balaton Uplands.