Szent Donat, Tufa, 2023 vintage-favorites or a simple evening of

or a simple evening of easygoing elegance

The palate is smooth and mellow

This 2023 Riesling Trocken reflects both the pedigree of the vineyard and the precision winemaking of the estate

Native yeast fermentation 10-15 days

and smoked meat—all classic Cornas markers—but what sets it apart is the clarity of the fruit and the fine-grained structure beneath it

Szent Donat, Tufa, 2023 vintage-favorites or a simple evening ofImagine a vineyard set inside the crater of an extinct volcano, on a peninsula jutting into Hungary's Lake Balaton. That's where Tufa comes from, the Rata site on Tihany, where black basalt, volcanic tuff, and limestone give this red a genuinely salty, mineral snap. It's a field blend led by the native Kekfrankos, with a supporting cast that adds spice and dark fruit. The Kovacs family farms here organically and works with minimal intervention,