Attila Geönczeöl

Attila Geönczeöl’s Winery is in Garamkövesd in the Southern Slovakian Wine Region. They are based in a press house with 3 cellar branches built in 1882. The cellar is a family business. Attila has been involved in winemaking since the 1990s. He makes his wine from fruit from his vineyards in Muzsla and Ipolyszalka. The grapes are grown organically, while the wines are produced using artisanal methods. They work with traditional methods and their cellars carved deep into loess of the Garamment provide excellent, constant temperatures. Wine region: Southern Slovakia Winemaker: Attila Geönczeöl Estate size: 2.5 ha Main vineyards: Muzsla (Erdőntúli Öreghegy dűlő and Nagyhegy), Ipolyszalka (Baglyas dűlő) Main varieties: Zöldveltelini (Grüner Veltliner), Olaszrizling, Leányka, Királyleányka, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Szent Lőrinc, Kékfrankos, Dornfelder, Néró, Bianka, Devín, Otelló, Pinot Noir Winemaking/technology: spontaneous, i.e. fermentation without cultured yeast, low sulphur levels, long time on fine lees, oak and bottle ageing Awards and recognitions: appearance in the Slovakian Wine Guide