Cezar winery, located in an idyllic, picturesque environment in Nagyrada, right in the vicinity of Kis-Balaton, is surrounded by a 100-hectare grape plantation. It is the citadel of wine production in Zala, the sanctuary of the symbiosis of different types, aromas and drink specialities.
The Cezar Winery Ltd. was established as the successor of the Pannónia Cézár Ltd on 1 September 2004. The company was founded by three Swedish businessmen in 1996 when they bought the former Littke Champagne factory from Pannonvin Ltd.
In 2000 the company started buying grape plantations in Nagyrada, the settlement belonging to the Zala Wine Region. From 2001 they started planting red grapes and finished it in 2006 on territories bought from both local farming coopeatives and indiviuals. The following types can be found: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Cabernet Franc.
The winery which was built in the middle of a unique production region surrounded by beautiful, declivous hills and valleys was officially augurated on 26 May 2006.
The winery belonging to the Zala Wine Region is the biggest factory in Zala County concerning both its storage capacity and the quantity of the produced wine. The appearance of the company in Nagyrada had numerous positive effects on local people’s lives, such as the creation of new job facilities both locally and in the neighbouring villages. The philosophy of our winery is to make as many people get to know the high quality wines of the region as possible. It is our intention to prove that the combination of high standard technology and theoretical knowledge can produce wines with outstanding results.
The processing and wine producing phases take place locally in a modern, aesthetic environment. We do not only produce quality drinks but also various products like – balsamic vinegar, grape-marc brandy, grape-seed oil and grist. Everything that can possibly be made from grapes.