Thummerer Winery

Vilmos Thummerer has been making wines since 1984. Their 100 hectares of vines are in the Áfrika, Vidra, Mészhegy, Tekenőhát, Kőkötő, Csókás, Juszalos, Nagyvölgy and Nagyvölgy-tető vineyards. The vines, planted themselves, include Királyleányka, Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel, Gewürztraminer, Zenit, Sauvignon Blanc, Kékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Blauburger, Kadarka, Cabernet Dorsa and Csókaszőlő. Vilmos Thummerer – known as Vili papa after his top blend – won Wine Producer of the Year in 1995, while the winery won Winery of the Year in 2011. Since 2016, they have expanded their range with a traditional method sparkling wine. Wine region: Eger Winemaker: Vilmos Thummerer Estate size: 100 ha Main vineyards: Áfrika, Vidra, Mészhegy, Tekenőhát, Kőkötő, Csókás, Juszalos, Nagyvölgy, Nagyvölgy-tető Main varieties: Királyleányka, Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel, Gewürztraminer, Zenit, Sauvignon Blanc, Kékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Blauburger, Kadarka,  Cabernet Dorsa, Csókaszőlő Winemaking/technology: white wines are mainly made using reductive technology, with controlled fermentation, the reds are fermented on their skins for 2-4 weeks, then spend 1.5-2 years in oak and at least 6 months in bottle before release. Some reds are made in barrique. Awards and recognitions: Wine Producer of the Year 1995, Winery of the Year 2011