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During one of her recent visits to Budapest for a tasting, I managed to steal a few precious minutes with R\u00e1cz Lilla: winemaker, storyteller, and one of the driving forces behind sparkling wine in Vill\u00e1ny. Situated in the southernmost part of Hungary, near the Croatian border, Vill\u00e1ny is one of the country\u2019s warmest and most renowned wine regions, about a 2.5-hour drive from Budapest. Between sips and stories, she shared the roots of her winemaking journey, the challenges of crafting bubbles in a region famed for its reds, and her vision for connecting more closely with wine lovers.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Could you tell us a little about yourself and how your journey into the world of winemaking began?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where did it begin? I suppose it didn\u2019t start in my lifetime.<\/p>\n

On my father\u2019s side, I had a grandfather who was a painter, Vit\u00e9z Jen\u0151 R\u00e1cz, whose paintings often featured Don\u00e1tus, P\u00e9cs\u2019 vineyard-covered hillside, where the famous Cirfandli (Zierfandler) grape found its Hungarian homeland.<\/p>\n

My great-grandmother B\u00e9rczi (on my father\u2019s maternal side) used to walk up the hill every spring to whitewash the press house inside and out, so the men could carry out their cellar work without worry. I remember it was a several-kilometre walk for her, all on dirt roads.<\/p>\n

My father was probably born among the vines\u2026 I can see that it causes him physical pain whenever he\u2019s not among the grapevines or in the press house. My younger brother, Mikl\u00f3s R\u00e1cz, who is also a winemaker, is equally obsessed with the vineyard.<\/p>\n

On my mother\u2019s side, my grandfather L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Pozsonyi (Puhl), who was the headmaster of the school in Em\u0151d, also tended his vineyard and made his wine until his final days.<\/p>\n

These are my roots, and they almost predestined the path of my life.<\/p>\n

In 1999, encouraged by my father, I planted my first vines.<\/p>\n

\u2022 What are the rewards and challenges of running your winery and creating your wines?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We started making sparkling wine in 2009, which, on one hand, is a long time. By now, as an owner, you\u2019d want to see results and financial profit, and when it doesn\u2019t quite meet your expectations, it can be disappointing. That\u2019s definitely a challenge: staying patient and maintaining the trust you need to invest in the product.<\/p>\n

As for rewards, we receive positive feedback from consumers and see a growing volume of sales.<\/p>\n

\u2022 What challenges do you face in producing and selling sparkling wine in a region like Vill\u00e1ny, which is primarily known for its red wines?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s true\u2014we emphasise the potential of our sparkling wines more through the method of production (m\u00e9thode traditionnelle) and their ageing time (30\u201369 months) than the characteristics of the terroir.<\/p>\n

\u2022 As a successful female winemaker, how are women viewed in Hungary today when they handle everything from viticulture to vinification?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, it\u2019s not entirely true that I do everything alone! I\u2019m accompanied on my journey by many men who support and complement my work. Standing directly beside me is my husband, L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Latorczai, and my sons, who have been valuable members of our business for years now. But it\u2019s also true that, as a woman winemaker, I pay special attention to other women in wine and business. They really inspire me\u2014perhaps in a way a man never could.<\/p>\n

\u2022 What are your winery\u2019s goals and plans for the coming year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

To find more time and opportunities to meet with our consumers, whether through tastings, festivals, or other events. There\u2019s always something to talk about, and that shared time becomes a real source of energy! And if we\u2019re holding a good glass of sparkling wine, the moment becomes truly extraordinary.<\/p>\n

We closed the interview with a glass of Lilla\u2019s Brut Nature 2018 in hand, her sparkling wine that quietly pushes the boundaries of what Vill\u00e1ny can express.<\/p>\n

This vintage is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, an unusual trio, especially in Hungary\u2019s southern red-wine stronghold. The wine spent more than 36 months on the lees, and true to its Brut Nature style, it was disgorged without dosage, resulting in a completely dry sparkling wine that speaks with clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n

In the glass, it shows a bright, straw-yellow hue with a fine, elegant mousse. The nose is subtle and restrained, revealing layers slowly: crisp green apple, citrus zest, and a touch of white peach, all underpinned by hints of toasted bread and almond skin from the lees ageing. There\u2019s a floral lift, too, perhaps a nod to the hydrangeas on the label.<\/p>\n

On the palate, the wine is razor-sharp yet texturally graceful. The acidity drives the structure, while the long lees contact contributes a creamy, almost saline complexity. Notes of grapefruit pith, underripe pear, and a touch of brioche create a tightly wound, mineral-driven finish. It\u2019s a wine that resists flashiness and instead rewards attention\u2014a quiet standout.<\/p>\n

This is not Vill\u00e1ny as you know it. Instead of power, there\u2019s precision; instead of warmth, there\u2019s tension and finesse. Brut Nature reflects Lilla\u2019s unique perspective: rooted in tradition, yet unafraid to reimagine the possibilities.<\/p>\n

Image credit belongs to Marco Barbieri. Glass of Bubbly was granted permission to use them.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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