What connects the Tokaj Wine Region—famous for its legendary Tokaji Aszú—with Somló, one of Hungary’s smallest wine districts near Lake Balaton, known for its characterful dry wines? The answer lies in the volcanic soil, a defining terroir element that shapes the grapes and the wines they produce. Wojciech Bońkowski, Master of Wine, will guide you through the exciting and captivating wines of these two remarkable regions.
Location: Iris Room – Palaexpo, entrance A1 (floor -1)
Time: 8 April 2025, 14:30 – 15:15 (CEST)
Presenter: Wojciech Bońkowski MW
Wojciech Bońkowski is a wine writer from Poland, author of eight wine books, cofounder of Poland’s leading wine media: the Winicjatywa website and Ferment printed magazine. He specialises in the wines of Italy, Greece, Central Europe, Champagne, and fortified wines. He regularly contributes to Meininger’s Wine Business International, www.timatkin.com, Club Oenologique, Falstaff, and is a panel chair for Hungary at Decanter World Wine Awards and judge at 50 Great Greek Wines. He was President of the Polish Wine Trade Association in 2016–22, and in 2023 became Poland’s first Master of Wine.
List of featured wines:
Kancellár Estate Somló – Somlói Furmint 2021
Simkó Pince – Tokaji Furmint 2022
Fekete Pince Somló – Somlói Hárslevelű Gold Edition 2019
Patricius – Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2018
Grand Tokaj – Terroir Selection Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2019
Füleky Tokaj Estate – Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2013