Rooted deeply in soil and stone, this single-vineyard cuvée embodies the raw, grounding force behind Tímea Éless’s “Föld” (Soil) series. The nose is layered and evocative, opening with white-fleshed peach and ripe pear, set against smoky minerality, vet stone, and subtle forest-floor notes. On the palate, the wine is structured yet vibrant, combining a creamy, almost nutty texture with precise, mouthwatering acidity. Roasted nuts, stone fruit, and saline mineral tones unfold slowly, leading to a long, persistent finish that recalls a winter walk through a volcanic valley — cool, quiet, and deeply resonant. A profound, terroir-driven expression that takes Furmint to another level through texture, restraint, and soil expression.

Winemaker | Tímea Éless

Region | Tállya, Tokaj, Hungary

Varieties | 80% Furmint, 20% Hárslevelű

Single Vineyard | Sipos–Palota

Viticulture | Biodynamic (Demeter - Certified)

Soil | Volcanic rhyolite tuff

Altitude | ~280 m

Age of the vines | 60 years

Alcohol | 12.5%

Bottles made | 2422 bottles

Vinification

The grapes were hand-harvested together on 6 September 2022 from the Sipos–Palota vineyard and vinified as a single lot to preserve the natural harmony between Furmint and Hárslevelű. Following gentle direct pressing with a pneumatic press, fermentation took place without added yeast in a 675 L egg-shaped amphora, allowing constant natural circulation of the lees. The wine rested on its fine lees for 5 months, developing texture and depth without the need for bâtonnage.

Bottled on 28 February 2023, unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulphur, this is a pure, uncompromising expression of volcanic Tokaj — where soil, structure, and energy are placed firmly at the centre of the glass.

Interesting Facts

Föld translates to Soil. Since the 2020 vintage, Tímea Éless has classified her wines according to the five elements, with each bottling sourced from a single vineyard. Differences in soil type, exposure, and vine age result in wines of distinctly different character — Föld being the most grounded, textural, and mineral-driven of the series.