A profound expression of Tokaj's volcanic terroir, Föld captures the grounding energy of the earth through remarkable texture, depth and mineral precision. The nose unfolds with ripe pear, white peach and orchard fruit, gradually revealing layers of wet stone, wild herbs, black tea and subtle earthy complexity. The palate is generous yet beautifully composed, with a creamy, almost nutty texture balanced by vibrant acidity and distinctive saline minerality. Beneath its richness lies an unmistakable volcanic tension, bringing focus and energy to every sip. The finish is long, savoury and persistent, echoing with stone fruit, gentle spice and the quiet intensity of the land from which it comes. A deeply contemplative wine that rewards patience and captures the essence of its origins.

Winemaker | Tímea Éless

Region | Tállya, Tokaj, Hungary

Varieties | Furmint 80%, Hárslevelű 20%

Style | White

Single Vineyard | Sipos–Palota

Viticulture | Biodynamic, Demeter-certified

Soil | Volcanic rhyolite tuff

Altitude | Approximately 280 m

Age of the vines | Approximately 60 years

Alcohol | 12.5% (2022) / 12% (2023)

Production | 2,422 bottles (2022)

Vinification

Furmint and Hárslevelű are hand-harvested from approximately 60-year-old vines in the Sipos–Palota vineyard, where volcanic rhyolite tuff provides the foundation for the wine's distinctive mineral character. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in egg-shaped vessels, whose curved shape encourages natural lees circulation, building texture and complexity without excessive intervention. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration or added sulphur, preserving the purity of the fruit and the vineyard's unique expression.

Vintage Variations

2020 | The Challenging Vintage

An exceptionally wet and demanding growing season, with heavy summer rainfall, significant disease pressure and a later harvest. A welcome spell of warm, dry weather in September allowed the remaining fruit to ripen, producing dry wines characterised by vibrant acidity, freshness and a more restrained expression of fruit. A vintage shaped by resilience, precision and the cooler, more mineral-driven side of Tokaj.

2022 | The Year of Drought

One of Tokaj's hottest and driest growing seasons in decades. Prolonged drought and intense summer heat produced small, concentrated berries and naturally low yields. The grapes were harvested together on 6 September and gently pressed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation in a 675-litre egg-shaped amphora, followed by five months on fine lees. Bottled on 28 February 2023, Föld 2022 reflects the intensity of the vintage through its tightly woven structure, smoky volcanic minerality, creamy texture and remarkably persistent saline finish. A wine of concentration, tension and extraordinary depth.

2023 | The Year of Balance

A more generous growing season, with replenished soil moisture, intermittent summer heat and a long, warm September allowing the grapes to reach maturity at a measured pace. The fruit was hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation and ten months of maturation in egg-shaped ceramic amphorae. Föld 2023 reveals a rounder, more open expression, with ripe stone fruit, wild herbs, black tea and gentle spice. Its generous texture is beautifully balanced by vibrant acidity and the unmistakable mineral energy of Tokaj's volcanic soils.

Interesting Facts

Föld translates as "Earth" in Hungarian, one of the five elements that inspire Tímea's philosophy and the identity of her wines. Since 2020, she has explored these elements through individual vineyard expressions, allowing each site to reveal its own personality through differences in soil, exposure and vine age.

Earth represents stability, nourishment and the connection between all living things. It is the foundation from which everything grows, and perhaps the most tangible expression of terroir. In Föld, this philosophy comes to life through the wine's profound mineral character, generous texture and quiet, grounding energy. Rather than seeking power or opulence, Tímea allows the vineyard to speak through depth, balance and an almost meditative sense of place.