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Krasznai Zsófia

MEET THE WINEMAKER Series: A Modern Approach to Terroir-Driven Excellence

Exploring Carpinus Winery's Journey to success. Uncover the philosophy, vineyards, and international aspirations of the Carpinus Family Winery and how they showcase the unique character of their terroir in each exquisite bottle.
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3 min
by Krasznai Zsófia
February, the month of Furmint
For more than a decade now, Furmint has defined the month of Furmint in Hungary and, in a sense, the discourse on Hungarian wine. Why does everyone talk about this grape variety in February?
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4 min
by Krasznai Zsófia
Dolce Vita! - noble sweet wines of Central and Eastern Europe
I’d like to believe that when you think of the wider region of Central and Eastern Europe, great sweet wines immediately come to mind. Although I’m sure that’s not the case, it was once upon a time
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4 min
by Krasznai Zsófia
Big reds are still fancy!
Say what you will about elegant white wines, razor-sharp acidity and explosive fruit flavours, most people still prefer full-bodied Mediterranean-style reds.
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4 min
by Krasznai Zsófia
Fashion, or reality?
Today’s consumers, who have changed, are now turning more towards lighter, leaner and, above all, fruitier wines. However, there are some wine regions where this style is almost impossible to achieve, or simple not worth the effort. Thus, preference is being given to regions where the natural conditions allow for better acidity retention (either because […]
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4 min
by Krasznai Zsófia
What on earth is Bikavér?
A wine, of course, and a red wine at that. Its name means we can be certain it comes from Hungary, and from two wine regions in particular, Eger or Szekszárd. But what will the wine taste like after we open the bottle?
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4 min
by Krasznai Zsófia
Let’s drink Kadarka!
Do you like light red wine, chilled on ice? Are you looking for something special? Do you want to impress your friends with your wine expertise? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the title of this applies to you: let’s drink Kadarka!
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