The Winery Laposa of Balaton

Winery Laposa
The winery offers 45 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 9 of the estates of Balaton.
It is located in Balaton

The Winery Laposa is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 45 wines for sale in of Balaton to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located near the stunning Lake Balaton, the Laposa Estate is one of the most renowned vineyards in Hungary. This family-run winery perfectly embodies the authenticity and history of Hungarian winemaking. The vineyard spans around 17 hectares and stretches over four volcanic hills: Laposa, Kővágó, Öreghegy and Bányász. The geographical situation of the estate provides an ideal climate for vine growth, with volcanic soils and hot summers that favor grape maturation. The Laposa Estate is primarily known for its production of white wines, with a marked preference for the local Furmint grape variety. However, they also have a passion for experimentation, which regularly leads to the introduction of new varieties and winemaking practices. The estate is a true regional attraction, thanks to its impressive wine cellar, which offers wine tastings and guided tours. These activities allow visitors to immerse themselves in the tradition and passion that characterize the Laposa Estate. Moreover, the venue has a panoramic terrace offering a breathtaking view of Lake Balaton, giving visitors the opportunity to sip wine while enjoying this exceptional natural landscape. The Laposa Estate is also committed to environmental stewardship and employs sustainable winemaking practices. They follow a biodynamic approach aimed at maintaining the natural balance of their vineyard, using natural fertilizers and minimizing the use of chemicals. What truly sets the Laposa Estate apart is their dedication to producing quality wines that reveal the unique character of the Hungarian terroir.

Top Winery Laposa wines

Looking for the best Winery Laposa wines in Balaton among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Laposa 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 Laposa wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Laposa

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Laposa

How Winery Laposa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of quiche lorraine, shrimp with oyster sauce or goose eggs in salad.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Laposa

On the nose the white wine of Winery Laposa. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or almonds. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Laposa. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Laposa

  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 1999With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Olaszrizling
  • Riesling
  • Kéknyelu
  • Furmint
  • Szürkebarát
  • Pinot Gris

Discovering the wine region of Balaton

Hungarian region around the largest lake in Central Europe, 6 zones including volcanic Badacsony. Signature Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), Hungary's most planted grape: lively, mineral whites with signature notes of almond, citrus, green apple, white flowers and a herbaceous touch, a crisp finish - a typical thirst-quenching wine. Also round Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris), ample Chardonnay, rare native Kéknyelű. Basalt in the north, lakeside climate.

The top pink wines of Winery Laposa

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Laposa

How Winery Laposa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of capon stuffed with morels, very simple spaghetti carbonara or sarthe pot.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Laposa

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Laposa. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Laposa

  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.40/5

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

  • Pinot Noir
  • Kékfrankos

Discover the grape variety: Kékfrankos

Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), spices, black pepper and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, a characteristically spicy profile. Star of the wines of Sopron and Eger in Hungary (a component of Bikavér "Bull's Blood"). Hungarian name for the Austrian Blaufränkisch, called Lemberger in Germany and Borgonja in Croatia, an autochthonous black variety of central Europe.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Laposa

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Laposa

How Winery Laposa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Laposa

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Laposa. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Laposa

  • 0With an average score of 3.74/5

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

  • Furmint

The word of the wine: Cinsault

Cinsault is a southern black grape variety that can be found in the blends of most Mediterranean appellations, but most often as an accessory grape variety. It is undoubtedly most present in certain rosé wines (in Corbières, Côtes-de-Provence, etc.): it gives these wines highly appreciated aromas of strawberry, peach and raspberry. In vin de pays (IGP), it is often vinified on its own, usually as a rosé.

The top sweet wines of Winery Laposa

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Laposa

How Winery Laposa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Laposa

  • 0With an average score of 4.30/5

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

  • Zeusz

Discover the grape variety: Zenit

Aromatic, fresh whites to enjoy young, with a pale golden robe and a light, airy palate, with signature aromas of white flowers, light muscat, stone fruits (apple, pear) and fresh herbal notes. Productive and disease-resistant. Grown mainly in Hungary for dry and semi-dry whites; contributes to the modern Hungarian ampelographic identity and produces accessible, typeful cuvées. Hungarian white hybrid obtained by disease-resistant crossing.

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Discover the grape variety: Olaszrizling

Crisp and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, supple palate and refreshing acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), almond, white stone fruit (apple) and mineral notes. Also made as round, candied botrytised sweet wines. A pillar of Hungarian dry white wines around Lake Balaton and in Tokaj. The Hungarian synonym for Welschriesling, an indigenous central European white variety.

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