Shaped by earth. Crafted by hand.
Low-intervention, single-vineyard natural wines from Szekszárd Wine Region, Hungary, grown with organic principles
I believe that the finest wines are not made; they are grown. Since 2020, my mission in the Szekszárd region has been to step back and let the terroir speak entirely for itself.
I cultivate my vineyards using regenerative, organic principles, replacing heavy machinery with hand tools and my own manual care. By personally nurturing the living soil, I ensure that every single grape carries the authentic energy of the land.
“I respect old vines , focus on keeping them alive and happy”
Despite farming on two hectares, total production remains small.
Every bottle I release is a reflection to regenerative viticulture and low-intervention winemaking. High respect of old vines focus on keeping these old creatures alive. Yields are naturally low, despite farming 2 hectares, total production remains small.
"nothing added and nothing removed" - to capture the character of single-vineyard plots, showcasing how the terroir and the vintage change year by year.
KADARKA, ZWEIGELT
WELSCHRIESLING, Tramini
Blaufränkisch, CABERNET FRANC
Hand pick at the absolute peak of ripeness
work is done by hand with minimal machinery. No pumps or forklifts. racking and moving is done by gravity or using buckets
Spontaneous fermentation, native yeasts, gentle destemming, traditional wooden basket pressing
Aging on fine lees with minimal intervention, mostly using amphoras, demijohns, lightweight tanks
Zero or minimal added sulfites, no fining, no filtration
Estate bottling, labels crafted by artists and the grower from recycled materials
Total production 3,000 - 5,000 bottles per year, depending on the vintage
"Most of the vines range in age from 40 to 100 years."
I cultivate a total area of 2 hectares, out of which 1.5 hectares are active vineyards. I have purchased old plots with most of the vines range in age from 40 to 100 years. As Szekszárd Wine Region’s fragmented topography causes wine profiles to change significantly from one valley to another, my plots are scattered across different parts of the region. I bottle these separately as single-vineyard wines to precisely document the diversity of the Szekszárd terroir.
For most of my life, my world was defined by photography.
Winemaking was never on my radar
By 2020, my fast-paced lifestyle in Budapest began to feel aimless. I wanted to live closer to nature and create something tangible with my own hands.
At that time, I didn't even like wine at all. But during that first summer, I met people whose personalities, visions, and wines completely reshaped my path.
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Direct Delivery to Budapest (Eco-Friendly)
Every Thursday: Personal delivery to Budapest.
100% Green: Delivered by bicycle by the winemaker within the city center. No extra cost as I love cycling and meeting with you in person.
Domestic Courier Shipping (Hungary)
Minimum order: 1 case (6 bottles) for standard courier shipping.
Safe transit: Packed in certified secure boxes to prevent breakage.
International Shipping (EU & Worldwide)
Trade orders: Available standard through our partner distributors.
Private orders: Hand-carried by the winemaker during personal travels abroad (contact us for availability).
Local Pickup & On-Site Sales
At the winery: Always available directly at LABORWINERY by appointment.
Partners & Stockists
You can also enjoy and purchase wines in person at the following wine bars and restaurants:
Budapest: HUNCUTKA BITE&WINE, MARLOU WINE BAR AND STORE, DOBRUMBA, MARUMBA, PINGRUMBA, TATI, TEUFEL
Pécs: MORZSA
Szekszárd: GARAY ÉLMÉNYPINCE
Belgium: LE VIEUX CHATEAU (FLOBECQ)
Páczai Tamás
7100 Szekszárd, HRSZ. 9070
Hours
by appointment
Phone
plus 36703288778
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