{"product_id":"bencze-varvolgy-pinot-gris-2022-copy","title":"Bencze Várvölgy Pinot Gris 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eIn 2022, István unexpectedly came across two vineyard sites planted in 2003, about a 20-minute drive west of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSzent György-hegy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, in the village of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVárvölgy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. One of these parcels is a 6-hectare planting of Pinot Gris, co-planted with roughly 5% Pinot Blanc and a few vines of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eThe vineyard lies just 580 metres from the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUzsa Quarry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on the western side of the hill, at 208–250 metres above sea level. Due to its elevation, surrounding dense forests, and west-facing exposure, the site is typically 3–4°C cooler and generally more humid than the vineyards on Szent György-hegy. The soils are humus-rich, heavily clay-dominant, and have accumulated a significant mineral content over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eIn 2022, the estate immediately began conversion to organic and biodynamic farming. Only a small portion of the harvest was brought into the cellar for experimentation, to explore the potential quality of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eThe wine is made from Pinot Gris aged in a 500L barrel and bottled under crown cap with 5 g\/L residual sugar. It shows a slightly reductive, highly expressive aromatic profile with notes of dried apricot. On opening, a touch of CO₂ is present, alongside a well-integrated volatile lift and a finely balanced interplay of acidity and residual sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1499\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOn the palate, apricot dominates, supported by a seductive freshness and a pronounced mineral, saline character that gives the wine tension, energy, and length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bencze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56588456132994,"sku":null,"price":11600.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Bencze_V_rv_lgy_Pinot_Gris.jpg?v=1764711890","url":"https:\/\/leesbrothers.hu\/en\/products\/bencze-varvolgy-pinot-gris-2022-copy","provider":"Lees Brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}