Wine tasting - Sparkling Transylvania and vulcanic Tokaj

Wine tasting - Sparkling Transylvania and vulcanic Tokaj

We are so excited to invite you to a very special wine tasting evening with Tresmundi as we celebrate our anniversary with an extraordinary selection of wines!
Join us this November as we explore wines from Romania's historic Transylvania region and Hungary's distinctive Tokaj region, guided by Elena and by Alex, co-founder of Tresmundi and WSET-certified wine professional.

From the heart of Transylvania in Romania, the Carastelec Winery is renowned as a pioneer in crafting exceptional wines. They capture the region's cool climate and mineral-rich soils in every bottle, delivering wines that are elegant, fresh, and distinctively refreshing.

Carastelec’s expertise in sparkling wine production reflects the quality of traditional methods (méthode champenoise) and extended aging periods, earning them international recognition and gold medals at competitions, the latest of them being 4 out of 4 gold medals at Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2024

Their winemaking blends tradition with innovation, emphasizing sustainable practices and showing deep respect for nature. The Carassia symbol—five intertwined hearts—represents the unity and friendship that bind the wine to its origin. It also stands for the five pillars that support the winemakers' philosophy: terroir, grape varieties, technology, extended bottle aging, and meticulous attention to detail.

Naturally pure, from vineyard to glass!

To showcase Hungary's deeply rooted wine heritage, we will be tasting some of the iconic wines from the famous Tokaj region in northeastern Hungary. Tokaj’s volcanic soil and native grape varieties such as Furmint offer a variety of flavors, capturing the essence of different wines. This multi-layered profile makes Tokaji not just a wine but an experience, inviting you to savor its evolving character with every sip.

Furmint is to Tokaj what Riesling is to Germany, Chardonnay to Burgundy, and Grüner Veltliner to Austria. Yet, it unites them all, conveying the minerality and acidity of Riesling, the body and fruitiness of Chardonnay, and the smooth texture and elegance of Grüner Veltliner within a single grape. Furmint is also the grape that produces Aszú, the sweet wine once known as the "King of Wines, Wine of Kings" Aszú is a story of its own, and we have many tales to share about this truly unique wine.

"My love and admiration for the wonders of nature inspired me to become a farmer and winemaker. My goal is to preserve and continue the traditional, artisanal winemaking of Tokaj, free from chemicals and additives" – Zoltan Menessy, Menessy Winery.

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