The Winery Sauska of Hungary

Winery Sauska
The winery offers 49 different wines
3.9
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Hungary.
It is located in Hungary

The Winery Sauska is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 49 wines for sale in of Hungary to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Sauska Estate is an exclusive and renowned vineyard located in the picturesque region of Hungary. It is one of the few Hungarian vineyards recognized internationally for the production of prestigious wines. It is a treasure of Hungarian viticulture, part of a new generation of wine producers who have contributed to redefining the image and quality of Hungarian wine. This vineyard extends over an area of about 104 hectares, composed of rich volcanic, loess and limestone soils. This unique geological diversity is conducive to the production of different types of wines, ranging from exceptional red and white to sparkling rosé. The vines are carefully cultivated according to the principles of sustainable agriculture in order to preserve the quality of the soil and the surrounding biodiversity. The Sauska Estate is equipped with a technologically advanced and environmentally friendly modern wine cellar. This allows for the production of a palette of distinctive wines of impeccable quality. The cellar counts among its notable achievements first-class wines such as the Furmint and Kékfrankos cuvées, which have won several distinctions at international competitions. But what truly distinguishes the Sauska Estate is its commitment to excellence and innovation. Each bottle of wine produced carries the distinctive signature of the estate, blending centuries-old winemaking tradition and modern winemaking techniques. The estate's winemakers work with dedication and passion to create wines that express the unique character and authenticity of the Hungary terroir. Visiting the Sauska Estate means experiencing a sensory journey into the heart of Hungarian vineyards.

Top Winery Sauska wines

Looking for the best Winery Sauska wines in Hungary among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Sauska wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Sauska wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Sauska

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Sauska

How Winery Sauska wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of steak tartare, mymy's golden apples (squash) or marinated lamb chops.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Sauska

On the nose the red wine of Winery Sauska. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, chocolate or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Sauska. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Sauska

  • 2009With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.95/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Sauska.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Kékfrankos
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Hungary

Hungary, in Central Europe, has gained its reputation in the wine world through just a couple of wine styles, but for centuries it has been a wine-producing nation of considerable diversity. In addition to the Sweet wines of Tokaj and the Deep Bull's Blood of Eger, the Hungarian wine portfolio includes Dry whites from the shores of Lake Balaton, Somló and Neszmély, and finer reds from various regions, notably Villány, Sopron and Szekszard. Hungarian wine culture stretches back to Roman times and has survived numerous political, religious and economic challenges, including Islamic rule during the 16th Century (when Alcohol was prohibited) and the Phylloxera epidemic of the late 1800s. The modern Hungarian wine regions are distributed around the country.

Sopron, in the north-west, is separated from Tokaj, in the north-east, by 370 kilometers (230 miles) and from Hajós-Baja in the South by about two-thirds of that distance. Between these key areas lie the country's 22 official wine regions, each of which have their own particular blend of culture, history, Terroir and wine style. The quantity-driven vineyards of the southern plains, for example, are quite distinct from the lakeside vineyards of the west and the foothills of the north-east. The eastern side of Hungary is Wrapped by the Carpathian Mountains, which have a considerable impact on the local climate, protecting the land from the cold winds that would otherwise blow in from across Poland and western Ukraine.

The generally continental climate is also moderated by lakes Balaton and Neusiedl, allowing for a longer, more temperate growing season. The most important wine grapes currently grown in Hungary's vineyards are a mixture of traditional, regional varieties and the international varieties of French origin which are better known and more easily marketed. The traditional Hungarian white wine varieties include Furmint and Hárslevelu (the white grapes used in Tokaj), Olaszrizling, Leányka and Kéknyelukekfra. These have been joined lately by a raft of new crossings such as Irsai Olivér, Cserszegi Fuszeres, Zefír and Zenit, a number of which have been created locally by Hungarian ampelographers.

The top sweet wines of Winery Sauska

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Sauska

How Winery Sauska wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of real chocolate cake or eggplant with roquefort and walnuts.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Sauska

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Sauska. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, dried fruit or non oak. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Sauska. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Sauska

  • 2007With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.31/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Sauska.

  • Furmint
  • Hárslevelű
  • Muscatel

Discover the grape variety: Blaufränkisch

The top white wines of Winery Sauska

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Sauska

How Winery Sauska wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of ollada (catalonia), baked sea bream or nanie's diced ham quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Sauska

On the nose the white wine of Winery Sauska. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, oaky or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, quince or peach.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Sauska

  • 2003With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Sauska.

  • Furmint
  • Hárslevelű
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Yellow Muscat
  • Muscat Blanc

The word of the wine: Crunchy

A very colorful term to designate a sensation similar to the crunchiness of a grape bursting under the tooth in young and lively wines.

The top pink wines of Winery Sauska

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Sauska

How Winery Sauska wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), pastillas with lamb and apricots or osso bucco of veal.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Sauska

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Sauska. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, earthy or lime.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Sauska

  • 2012With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.82/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Sauska.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Kékfrankos

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Sauska

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Sauska

How Winery Sauska wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of gizzards in sauce, the secrets of croque-monsieur or the garbure.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Sauska

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Sauska. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Sauska

  • 2009With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.86/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Sauska.

  • Furmint
  • Hárslevelű
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Blanc

The word of the wine: Rosé (champagne)

Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Sauska

Planning a wine route in the of Hungary? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Sauska.

Discover the grape variety: Blauer Portugieser