The wines of Nyakas

The vineyards of winery Nyakas lie less than half an hour's drive northwest of the capital Budapest, in an area of rolling hills and a relatively cool climate. The chalky, mineral-rich soil is exceptionally well suited to dry, fresh white wines - and that's exactly what Nyakas specializes in.

Nyakas's vineyards in the Etyek-Buda wine district owe their history to the nearby Danube, which made transport easy as far back as Roman times. Nyakas's vineyards were privatized after the fall of the Wall. The new owners built an entirely new wine estate with spacious cellars and modern equipment.

Ernő Malya has been the winemaker since the new venture started, and he has shaped both its direction and its success. Ernő likes to follow his instinct. As a student he came into contact with crisp, fresh German Rieslings. He was immediately won over, worked for years in German winemaking, and decided to specialize further in this type of wine back in his own country. This background is recognizable in Nyakas's wines: crisp and dry, fresh and fruity acidity and a pure flavor are the keywords. Recognition soon followed - in 2002 Ernő was named Hungarian Winemaker of the Year. He is now actively assisted by winemaker Dr. Beáta Nyúlné Pühra.

If you want to know more about this winery, here you will find the link to the website of Nyakas.