Nose
There are green, almost pine-resin aroma notes.
Palate
In the taste, in addition to its mineral notes and lively acidity.
Growing Conditions
A Hungarian grape variety meaning ‘the green of Buda’, which refers to its origins in the Etyek-Buda wine region, and more broadly the Carpathian basin. Today, it is mostly grown in the Badacsony wine region, paired with the Kéknyelű variety to help pollinate it. The leaves are fleshy, with furry undersides and lace-like edges.
Vineyard size: 0.8 ha
Vineyard site: Kisörsi-hegy
Harvest
Mid-September
Winemaking
The variety is characterized by a lively "Badacsony" acidity, which may be the key to its long maturation and complexity of taste and aroma.
Budai Zöld wine is mildly fragrant with fresh but sometimes harsh acidity, citrus and green apple aromas.
Fermentation: tank
Aging
Tank
Food Pairing
It can be consumed on its own, enjoying the minerality provided by the 'terroir', and it can also be enjoyed with a richer meal!