Törley Estate Cuvée Bálo 2023

Named after Zoltan Baló, a beloved member of the team at Hungary's Törley Estate, Törley Estate Cuvée Bálo is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Pinot Blanc (or Fehér Burgundi, as it's known in Hungary). Light- to medium-bodied and well-balanced, its floral and citrus tones are pillow soft on the palate.

Törley estate is the hugely talented winemaking team behind our bestselling Campanula Pinot Grigio, a dazzling white that regularly outclasses Italian counterparts twice its price and, as its many champions know, hails from Hungary. Now, their thrilling Sauvignon Blanc blend is making its U.S. debut.

A century ago, Hungary was one of the world's top wine countries. And it's no surprise—their wine regions lie in the same latitude range as some premier French regions, like Champagne and the Northern Rhône. Founded in Dunántúl (a limestone-rich region known for fresh whites) in 1882, Törley has led the field, supplying wine to the imperial and royal court.

Like much of Hungary, they were hit hard over the decades by two wars and a soviet occupation. At one point they had just four people keeping the winery alive. But it survived and rose from the ashes, ready to showcase the quality of Hungarian wine to the world.

The blend of white grapes used for this cuvée has differed through the years, but the lastest rendition is just as delcious as ever. Sauvignon Blanc's citrus and peach flavors are countered nicely by Viognier's floral characteristics. The small percentage of Pinot Blanc, meanwhile, adds some minerality and smooths everything out across a lovely long finish.

Mouthwatering on its own, it shines with food, too. Try it with soft cheeses such as goat cheese and Camembert, or zesty chicken and fish dishes, like Hungary’s chicken paprikash or Harcsapaprikas (fish paprikash).

Discover this boutique rarity today—limited cases imported.