Fonó Wine tasting: Rustica, Szentendre

The first evening of Fonó’s wine tasting series was met with outstanding interest, so the program continues. The second event will welcome guests with limited capacity, inviting those who are curious about the meeting point of wine, attention, and time.

Our next guest is Rustica Borműhely, a small-batch, artisanal winery from Szentendre. This cellar works with spontaneous fermentation, unfiltered bottling, and restrained sulfur use, aiming to present the grape and its terroir without distortion.

Date: February 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 20:00–22:00
Participation fee: 7,990 HUF (includes snacks)
Capacity: Limited

Wines to be tasted:

• Irsai Olivér sur lie
• Sparkling Chardonnay
• Ezerfürtű orange wine
• Zweigelt rosé
• Kékfrankos siller
• Merlot

The six-wine tasting will guide participants through the world of Rustica, from lighter, aromatic whites to more structured reds. The evening begins with a sur lie-aged Irsai Olivér, followed by a fresh and lively sparkling Chardonnay. The Ezerfürtű orange wine represents a more distinctive character with a firm structure. The red line unfolds with a Zweigelt rosé and a Kékfrankos siller, leading toward deeper tones, and concludes with a mature, concentrated Merlot.

Rustica’s vineyards are located in Pilisborosjenő, in a lesser-known area of the Etyek-Buda wine region. The backbone of the wines lies in their fresh acidity, clean flavors, and slightly unconventional character, shaped by a consistent, small-scale philosophy.

Throughout the evening, there will be time for questions and professional discussion, focusing on terroir, fermentation methods, and stylistic decisions.

Ticket price: 7,990 HUF