Istvándy Kéknyelű

Istvándy is a relatively big winery with 40 ha on Tóth-Hegy and Csobánc in the Badacsony wine region. Still, it’s very unknown compared to many of its peers. 

No vintage on the label so I only guess it was a 2006. Funnily enough, the description of the wine on the winery’s website doesn’t mention the vintage either but it says it’s full of tropical fruit aromas so it must be a different one from what I’m reviewing here. 

This one’s very clean, bright, with matt greenish reflections. 

After 18 months in oak this wine is relatively free of its side-effects. This Kéknyelű has a light, slightly perfumed floral nose of gooseberry and elderflower of medium-intensity. The palate is very clean elderberry juice, a bit salty and there’s a nettle element too. Well structured, with a relatively thick and grip character and firm acidity a bit over the top maybe. Good length, some aromas still showing. 

This Kéknyelű was a very pleasant surprise after the Szeremley fiasco (read about it here and here). So much better wine with just a bit more than half the price.

Score: 6 points

Price: HUF 2 600

Comment from johnverp - July 31, 2009 at 9:03 am

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Comment from Ly - October 8, 2009 at 7:37 pm

Dear admin,

please let me know some comments (and sorry for my pure english):

Thank you & best regards,
Ly

first of all:
winery Istvándy is between two hills: Tóti-hegy and Gulács;

2:
yes, they are still unknown both in Hungary and outside;

3:

yes, the label which shows the year is not proper, maybe you can not read it;

additional info:
the winery is at a very-very beautiful place, anobody can check it between Badacsonytomaj and Káptalantóti. It is worth it! Beautiful panorama. And beatiful white wines.
(Childrens can play there. Hungarian animals are also living there…)

add info 2.: If you are there, check the TWO youngest Olaszrizling’s, they are worth it.

add info 3.: check a young and sweet white cuvée.

add info 4.: relax and enjoy life here.