A vision. A VILLA. AND VIBRANT WINES.
Located on the enchanting north shore of Lake Balaton, VILLA TOLNAY'S winery is a captivating gem. Surrounded by the majestic Csobanc Mountain and embraced by a serene nature reserve, it exudes natural beauty at every turn.
Founded in 2004 by Swiss visionary Philipp Oser, the winery was crafted from the ground up.
Today, VILLA TOLNAY owns 26 hectares of vineyards, perfectly situated around the villa at the south foot of the Csobanc mountain.
RIESLING TRADITION AT LAKE BALATON:
VILLA TOLNAY'S EXCEPTIONAL FURMINT
Lake Balaton boasts not only the renowned Pannonian grape varieties but also an intriguing and significant Riesling tradition.
Nestled in the picturesque hilly northwestern shore, amidst the volcanic landscape and nourished by the basalt and sediments of the ancient Pannonian Sea, our Rieslings just thrive.
They exude a remarkable expression and unmistakable character.
If we were to draw a parallel, our Furmint could be considered the Pannonian counterpart to Riesling. With its vibrant acidity, delicate notes of white flowers, exceptional aging potential, and its role as a true ambassador of our local Pannonian terroir, it showcases the essence of our region.
WELSCHRIESLING, CHARDONNAY, GRÜNER VELTLINER, PINOT NOIR & CABERNET FRANC
Alongside a timeless wine culture, we embrace the essence of local character through renowned grape varieties.
White varieties such as Welschriesling, Chardonnay and Grüner Veltliner, as well as red representatives like Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, embody the heritage and a tradition cherished for centuries.
A VOLCANIC SOIL:
THE FOUNDATION OF UNIQUE WINES
Therefore, it is a natural choice for us, both strategically and culturally, to craft our wines from these exceptional grape varieties.
Our wines exhibit captivating aromas, delicate fruitiness, and an utterly distinct acidity and mineral character, due to the volcanic soil and sediments from the ancient Pannonian Sea.
