Similar to Imre Györgykovács' October releases, Bálint Földi traditionally releases his new vintage in November. This timing allows for two simple things: post-summer bottling maturation; and after the harvest, Bálint can finalise the labels and packaging. Everything is done with one pair of hands: four local grape varieties, cultivated over two hectares, yielding only a few thousand bottles annually.

The 2023 wines are full of energy and richness, showcasing Bálint’s refined and precise style.

This grape variety is a true rarity, and even for Bálint, it remains his most limited release each year, and comes from a 0.3-hectare plot in Badacsonytomaj. After whole-bunch pressing, the wine underwent spontaneous fermentation in a single 400-litre barrel. It's our favourite this year, winning us over with its medlar, yellow apple and autumnal aromas. The palate is refreshing and juicy, featuring that same subtly waxy, dense character so typical of Kéknyelű.