Apám kapálta

Apám kapálta is a unique, experimental blend that combines different grape varieties and vintages into an exciting, off-dry white wine. The wine is a blend of 20% Gewürztraminer, 30% Muscat, and 50% Olaszrizling: the Gewürztraminer and Yellow Muscat are from the 2023 vintage, while the Olaszrizling comes from the 2024 harvest. The concept was to create a wine that offers intense aromas and delicate spiciness in a round, pleasant wine.

The blend is dominated by extremely ripe Olaszrizling, which not only provides the wine’s structure and depth but also the softness and roundness derived from some residual sugar. Muscat and Gewürztraminer add a rich, intensely spicy and floral aroma profile, making the wine both fragrant and rich.

Processing and fermentation took place entirely in tanks at a controlled temperature to preserve the varieties’ primary aromas and fruity character as clearly as possible. The result is an aromatic off-dry white wine in which the residual sugar makes the palate pleasant and lovable.

The nose reveals tropical fruits, grape and citrus notes, as well as rose, floral, and delicately spicy aromas. On the palate, the acids beautifully balance the residual sugar.

The name ’Apám kapálta’ (My father hoed) was inspired by family stories. The final name of the blend remained uncertain for a long time, but it eventually received its current name at the suggestion of Zoltán Petrányi, in reference to the fact that his father, István, still spends a great deal of time in the vineyard and actively participates in the day-to-day operations of the estate. The name is at once personal, playful, and sincere, just like the wine itself.

An excellent choice to pair with duck liver, Asian-style dishes, spicy foods, or desserts; it makes a particularly memorable pairing with our kitchen’s signature cottage cheese dumplings. It also offers an exciting experience on its own for those seeking aromatic, off-dry white wines with a unique character.