In der 1,5-Liter-Magnum pr\u00e4sentiert sich Istv\u00e1n Benczes Aries 2020 als lebendiges Zeugnis der Renaissance ungarischer Weinkultur am Balaton. Diese Riesling-Interpretation aus der vulkanischen Landschaft n\u00f6rdlich des \u201cungarischen Meeres\u201d verk\u00f6rpert die behutsame R\u00fcckkehr zu handwerklichen Traditionen, die in der Region nach Jahrzehnten industrieller Weinproduktion wieder Fu\u00df fassen.<\/p>\n
The vineyards of Bencze Birtok<\/strong> are located on the gentle hills of the northern shore of Lake Balaton, where volcanic soils give the Riesling a distinctive mineral character. Istv\u00e1n Bencze cultivates his plots biodynamically - a courageous approach in a region that is only gradually finding its way back to quality wine production. The magnum bottle allows this wine to mature in a particularly harmonious way.<\/p>\n The Aries 2020 opens with a restrained but precise aroma. Green apple and citrus fruits form the foundation, with a fine herbal note hovering above, reminiscent of fresh thyme and wild flowers from the Pannonian lowlands. Its volcanic origins are revealed in a subtle hint of flint and wet chalk.<\/p>\n On the palate, the wine is taut and focussed. The moderate residual sweetness - just enough to Lively acidity structure<\/strong> This gives the wine vigour without diluting its precision. Lemon zest, unripe peaches and a hint of quince slowly unfold, underpinned by a salty minerality that is typical of the best Rieslings from this up-and-coming region. The alcohol content of 12.5% emphasises the elegance of this wine, which demonstrates power without heaviness.<\/p>\n This Riesling harmonises perfectly with spicy Hungarian cuisine - especially with a classic chicken paprikash or smoked freshwater fish from Lake Balaton. Equally impressive is the combination with Asian-inspired dishes, whose flavour and spiciness is elegantly rounded off by the subtle residual sweetness of the wine.<\/p>\n The Aries 2020 is representative of the reawakened awareness of quality in Lake Balaton - a region that is redefining its identity after the upheavals of the post-communist era. In the magnum bottle, this wine has the potential to develop further over the next 5-7 years, revealing new facets of its volcanic origins.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nose<\/h3>\n
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