Szomszéd:
the Wine of the House
Gizella Furmint / Hárslevelű
Vivid, fresh and flavory bistro wine. Grapes are put in the press in full bunches to undergo a quick and gentle processing, and chilled fermentation. Wines were selected from the products of Barát, Szilvölgy, Lestár, Bajusz, Kastély and Bomboly vineyards by tasting the corresponding tanks, and then furmint and hárslevelű wines were combined in 50–50% ratio. We used only tanks for the subsequent fermentation to make the wine preserve its fresh and vibrant character. Hárslevelű carries flowery undertones and airiness, which is well underpinned by furmint. Its green apple and citrus undertones, as well as its cool character makes it a good match to starters, salads and chicken dishes on the menu.
Szomszéd
Yellow Muscat
Gróf Degenfeld Estate, Tarcal
Yellow Muscat sparkling wine
This Yellow Muscat is a charming meeting of the volcanic soil of the Tokaj wine region and the natural, graceful aromas of the grape variety. The chilled grapes went into the press after destemming, were processed under inert gas, settled in tank and, after racking, fermented cold. During fermentation we paid special attention to the elegance of the variety and of the wine region. In the glass, its citrus aromas and the elderflower notes emerging in the background take you into a warm spring. On the palate the refined character of the variety comes to the fore: distinctly mineral, elegant and vibrant, made truly lively and unforgettable by the play of fine, tiny bubbles. A perfect choice as an aperitif, with fresh salads, goat cheese or light fish dishes, and just as enjoyable on its own for a toast. We recommend it for every friendly conversation.
Quality gastronomic experiences call for a wine selection of equal quality. When served with matching wine, dishes will make up an even more harmonious whole. Promoting the wine culture of the surrounding region is of utmost importance for us, and in addition to using local ingredients, we are offering wines and sparkling wines produced in the vineyards of the surrounding region. The many faces of Tokaj are as diverse as Szomszéd, and the wines of Gizella Winery reflect the same quality we aim to achieve in our activities. Moreover, we have friendly ties with the winemaker and owner of Gizella Winery, László Szilágyi, whose roots are traced back to Debrecen. His winery produces wines with truly unique flavor, and we are proud to claim that one of their cuveé wines has already been named after Szomszéd: the wine of the house.
We were equally pleased and proud to place our own label on the bottles of the Yellow Muscat sparkling wine of the Gróf Degenfeld Estate in Tarcal. It is made exclusively for us, and we now offer it to our guests as our house sparkling wine, under the name of Szomszéd Sárgamuskotály.
“Good wines carry many potentials. 25 years ago, when we were bouncing basketball together in Debrecen, none of us wondered that once I would be asked to make a special Tokaj wine for their new restaurant. It is an important cooperation for me that brings about a major and challenging task with excellent timing. Most probably, 5 years ago I would’ve created a wine of a completely different character. I’m really pleased that it was just recently that I was asked to create this wine for the new reference restaurant of my hometown, and that I had the chance to fine-tune it to be really light and highly consumable. This is the very style I now consider to be the future. I add much hárslevelű to much furmint, inviting the guests of Szomszéd Bistro to a light and dynamic wine experience.
László Szilágyi
Winemaker-Owner
Gizella Winery
