Péter Benedek

In the village of Gyöngyöstarján in Mátra, third-generation winemaker Péter Benedek carries on his family’s legacy in his grandfather’s original cellar, with the assistance of his brother, Balázs, and his parents, who help care for the vineyards. Over time, the family has expanded the estate vineyards from 1.5 to 17 hectares. Varieties include Cserszegi Fuszeres, Hárslevelű, Kékfrankos, Pinot Noir and more. Grower Benedek Winery is a family-run estate based in the Mátra wine region. The winery aims to reflect the cool climate and volcanic terroir of the region, producing precise, clean, and elegant wines with a strong sense of place.

The Mátra wine region, located in northern Hungary at the foothills of the Mátra Mountains, spans around 7,800 hectares, making it the country's second-largest wine region. Its volcanic soils (andesite, rhyolite, and loess) and cool continental climate with ample sunshine and significant diurnal variation contribute to fresh, aromatic white wines with vibrant acidity and mineral character.  The Pinot Noir comes from the Tűzköves Vineyard, cultivated using the Guyot single cane training system. The vineyard features brown forest soil with andesite, contributing minerality and structure to the wine. The 2023 vintage was characterized by a very warm and dry summer, following a wetter spring, resulting in ripe and concentrated fruit. Winery Philosophy Péter Benedek and his family combine four generations of tradition with modern, gentle cellar work, choosing only grape varieties that suit the Mátra and farming their 12-17 ha estate “in harmony with nature.”

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