As drinkable as water yet full of quiet detail, this single-vineyard Furmint captures the elemental purity behind Tímea Éless’s “Víz” (Water) series. The nose is vibrant and inviting, opening with white peach, and ripe pear, layered with hints of citrus peel and a gentle touch of honey honeyblossom. On the palate, the wine is pristine and finely structured, driven by bright acidity and a clean mineral line that reflects Tokaj’s volcanic soils. Light-bodied yet expressive, it finishes crisp, saline, and mouth-wateringly fresh — dangerously quaffable and deeply satisfying in its clarity.

Winemaker | Tímea Éless

Region | Tállya, Tokaj, Hungary

Variety | 100% Furmint

Single Vineyard | Dukát

Viticulture | Biodynamic (Demeter - certified)

Soil | Volcanic rhyolite tuff

Altitude | ~280 m

Age of the vines | 40 years

Alcohol | 12.0%

Bottles made | 2009 bottles

Vinification

Hand-harvested on 14 September 2023, the grapes were gently pressed using a pneumatic press, with fermentation carried out without added yeast in stainless steel to preserve purity and freshness. The wine rested on its fine lees for 10 months, without bâtonnage, allowing texture to develop while retaining a light, transparent profile. Bottled on 17 July 2024, unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulphur, this is a natural wine in its most precise and elegant form.

Interesting Facts

Víz translates to Water. From the 2020 vintage onwards, Tímea classifies her wines according to the five elements, each reflecting a distinct vineyard, soil type, and exposure. All wines in the SZÓLÓ range are single-vineyard expressions, offering stylistically unique yet terroir-driven drinking experiences.