Rustica Winery is a charming family-owned establishment dedicated to preserving traditional winemaking practices. Founded in 2020, this boutique winery stands out as one of the few in Hungary that cultivates its own grapes and produces wines using a 100% organic process. With a strong focus on terroir and regional characteristics, Rustica Winery offers high-quality wines that reflect the rich history of the Szentendre region, once celebrated for its sweet red wines in the 16th century.

The Szentendre Wine Region

Szentendre, a picturesque town in Hungary, is renowned for its exceptional winemaking. This region has been producing wine since the 13th century, earning a reputation for quality that has been passed down through generations. Over the past 300 years, Szentendre has become one of Hungary's most esteemed wine regions. The area's unique terrain, characterized by warm, dry climate and an average annual temperature of 11 degrees Celsius, contributes to the distinct flavors of its wines. Vineyards thrive on the slopes of hills, benefiting from ample sunlight.

Ideal Conditions for Quality Wines

The winemaking process in Hungary is a harmonious blend of nature and technology. The Szentendre region boasts ideal climate and soil conditions, making it a key player in Hungary's wine production. The clay-lime soils here yield delicate wines with good acidity and balance. Chardonnay is the most widely grown grape variety, followed by Ezerfürtű, Irsai Olivér, Kékfrankos, and Merlot. These varietals showcase the region's commitment to quality and authenticity, making Szentendre wines a must-try for enthusiasts.

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Máté Nagy
October 5, 2024
This was a fenomenal experience. János and Ágnes are both excuisite talents in winery. This experience is one of those that charges your soul, AND body! Visi them, or their website, and taste the Chardonnay!!
Jamie Stivala
January 15, 2025
We had such a nice time at the Rustica Winery. The host was very informative and ready to answer all of the questions that we had for him. He helped us get a glimpse of what it is like to own and work in the wine business. The wine provided during the tasting was excellent. This experience is something I would recommend to anyone coming to Szentendre.
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Location

Location Szentendre, Steam Ship Street, 2000, Pest, Hungary

Region

Etyek-Buda, Upper Pannon, Hungary

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Pets Allowed

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday
closed
Saturday
16:00 - 20:00
Sunday
closed

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine

Grape varieties

Chardonnay
Olivér Irsai
Merlot
Zweigelt
Kékfrankos

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Jamie Stivala
Reviewed on January 15, 2025

We had such a nice time at the Rustica Winery. The host was very informative and ready to answer all of the questions that we had for him. He helped us get a glimpse of what it is like to own and work in the wine business. The wine provided during the tasting was excellent. This experience is something I would recommend to anyone coming to Szentendre.

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Máté Nagy
Reviewed on October 5, 2024

This was a fenomenal experience. János and Ágnes are both excuisite talents in winery. This experience is one of those that charges your soul, AND body! Visi them, or their website, and taste the Chardonnay!!

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Averkios Kyprianou
Reviewed on August 25, 2024

Don't hesitate to just book a tasting and you will be astonished with the story of this 5 year old winery! You can see in their eyes the passion for winemaking and you can feel their soul in the wines during the tasting! I can't say anything more just thank you hope to see you again soon!

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Lina Black
Reviewed on August 17, 2024

We came for a wine tasting. We had a great time, were able to taste more and more delicious wines and heard information about the production of each wine. We didn't even leave empty-handed, we also bought 2 bottles.

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Eleanor Shipman
Reviewed on May 17, 2024

We stumbled across this winery via wine on a menu at a local restaurant and thought we’d check it out. An email later and we had a booking for the same week! The tour was lead by János (in English) which was brilliant. We tasted five wines and chatted about all things wine, plus there were some tasty local snacks to enjoy along the way. The Chardonnay was our favourite - think vanilla-bomb - but we also very much enjoyed the Kékfrankos and Merlot! We felt very lucky to have had a private tour, great wine, good chat and all for a very reasonable price. Thank you!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery

Where is Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery located?

Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery is located in Etyek-Buda, Hungary

What type of wines does Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery produce?

Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery?

At Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery, they cultivate Chardonnay, Olivér Irsai, Merlot, Zweigelt, Kékfrankos.

What languages do they speak at the Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery?

At Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery they speak English, Hungarian.

Do they produce organic wines at Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery?

No, Rustica Borműhely / Rustica Winery is not an organic wine producer.