National Pálinkas of Excellence Program

Zenit Grape Pálinka – 2017

Seductive, youthful and lively nose. Spicy, yet effortless, showing citrus, sweet-sour character. Complex on the palate with bright pear and grapy personality, underlined by floral tones, discrete raisin like sweetness, as well as some kernel oil note. The finish shares the sweet raisin elements. Harmoniously elegant with pleasant harmony and smooth drinking style.

LOT 171035

Zenit Grape Pálinka – 2016

Grape blossom notes appear on the nose, followed by citrus and spicy tone. Light citrus and refreshing flavours pop up on the palate. Pleasant finish with reserved spiciness and thin grape skin like character, underlined by fine caramel flavour. The discrete elegance with fine fruitiness supports the charming personality.

LOT L162035

Zenit Grape Pálinka

Very seductive on the nose showing the varietal character pretty nicely, crisp, fresh, floral and Muscat like notes followed by a decisive grape blossom note. Justice is holding the balance between the raisin scone and the honey, spicy, Muscat like characters followed by the bright acidity. Fine finish, very harmonious, an excellent product.

Zenit Grape Pálinka 2015

The nose recalls flowering grapes, catapulting the consumer to an arbour, where the fruits of the very grape appear as seducers of the summer sunsets. Certainly complex with a lovely citrus and pear note, underlined by a dash of apple, covered in sweet-sour character, followed by fresh grape and a slightly winey tone. Sweet aftertaste on the palate, honey coated raisin aromas, light and ethereal, almost as flying on a cloud.

Williams Pear Pálinka

The complex and colourful nose recalls Williams pear in a seductive manner. Spicy, sweet, ripe pear appears on the nose, accompanied by kernel touch. The flavour profile opens quickly and stays with long lingering perfume and citrus like character. Elegant, ethereal and wellmade pálinka with long finish.

LOT L7363

William’s Pear Pálinka

The nose is at first sight quite exciting and playful at the same time, fine herbal spiciness, notes of citrus. Rich flavour and full bodied with the spiciness of the peppermint, followed by sweet, pleasantly pungent characters, all in perfect harmony making it an elegant product. Pleasant finish with agreeable finish, memorable indeed.

Villányi Cabernet Sauvignon Grape marc Pálinka

Aromatic, round, red berry fruit and poppy seed like notes appear on the scent. Some walnut and roasted Turkish hazelnut pop up on the palate with a dash of grippy texture on the finish. Full-bodied, complex pálinka.

LOT 16021207

Villányi Cabernet Franc Ó (old) Grape marc Pálinka

Fine, deep golden colour. The varietal character is very much overt and direct, suggesting tart red berry fruit and discrete raisin. The vanilla note on the palate comes from the wood, in combination with some stalky pungent and spicy piquant touch of the kernel oiliness. Long, pleasant finish. Well-made grape marc pálinka.

LOT 17032791

Villányi Bedded Grape marc Pálinka

Pale straw yellow colour. Wood, tart like character appear on the nose with some smoky note. Suggesting mainly Kékfrankos, as varietal character, showing red berry fruits. Kernel oily, piquant, stalky green spiciness and pleasant vanilla pop up on the palate. The almost sweet like finish reminds us of a fine cake, the overt spiciness from the oak follows
us all the way to the end.

LOT 1702201

Wild Cherry Pálinka – 2017

The colourful nose shows marzipan and tart, pleasant chocolate style. The unique palate suggests overt chocolate, almond character, yet leaving enough room for wildness of the sweet-tart note of the fresh fruit. Very harmonious and complex at the same time. Well-done pálinka, truly unique in style, recommended for everyone.

LOT 20180320