RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

Barátcsuha szürke is an exceedingly rare, near-extinct white wine grape variety from Central and Eastern Europe. It has recently gained international attention for its deep historical roots. 

Origin & Rarity: Indigenous to the Carpathian Basin, this grape is incredibly scarce. For context, it is cultivated on only about 0.2 hectares globally.

Flavor Profile: The resulting wine is known for a subtle, neutral nose with notes of pear, green apple, and a light, saline minerality. It tends to be full-bodied and structured on the palate.

Historical Significance: DNA testing of 2,000-year-old grape seeds from ancient Roman/Etruscan wells in Tuscany (Italy) revealed that Barátcsuha szurke belongs to a deeply ancient family of grapes. It is considered the closest modern look-alike to the grapes drank by ancient Romans and shares genetic links to the 400-year-old vine in Maribor, Slovenia—the oldest living grapevine in the world.