One of the youngest historical vineyards, yet among the most outstanding in quality—an exceptional site for cultivating one of our most important grape varieties, muscat blanc a petits grains.
References to viticulture in this area date back to the 16th century, indicating ownership by noble families and religious orders such as the Rákóczi, Szirmay, and Orczy families, as well as the Jesuit and Piarist orders. Part of the village was built on the western slope of Nyulászó Hill, which, due to its proximity, also served as a popular location for rabbit hunting, a favorite pastime of the nobility. Even today, it’s not uncommon to see rabbits wandering nearby, often stalked by ravens. Our historic cellar system, with its 109 branches, lies deep beneath this vineyard hill, preserving our aging wines.
GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Nestled on a 200-meter-high hillside at the southeastern edge of Mád, the Nyulászó vineyard may be the youngest historically, but it stands among the finest in character. With gentle slopes facing all directions, the vineyard enjoys abundant sunshine and warmth. Located at the crossroads of several volcanic formations, it brings together all the rock types found in Mád’s famed hills. The soil is mostly heavy brown forest soil, with higher areas composed of yellow clay. Beneath the surface layers of weathered rhyolite and bentonite can be found, occasionally mixed with scattered quartzite stones.
A PERFECT SINERGY BETWEEN VINEYARD AND GRAPE VARIETY
Approaching from the south, visitors are greeted by one of our estate’s oldest parcels, where 65-year-old vines stand. Holdvölgy cultivates six distinct parcels on three different exposures of Nyulászó.
Our Nyulászó parcels are dedicated exclusively to muscat blanc a petits grains (Sárgamuskotály), a variety particularly well-suited to this terroir. Here, we apply a precisely tailored viticultural approach that meets the specific needs of the grape. This exceptional harmony between site and variety is reflected in the results: since 2008, five late harvest wines from Nyulászó have been awarded gold medals at the Muscats du Monde, one of the world’s leading competitions for Muscat wines.
Further details on our parcels located in Nyulászó
Total area: 7.6 hectares
Varieties: mainly Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (Sárgamuskotály), Furmint, Hárslevelű
Planting years: 1955, 1979
Exposure: South, South–West, South–East
Slopes: 5–15%
Altitude: 155–199 meters above sea level
Soil & bedrock:
Predominantly heavy, brown forest soil. At higher elevations, yellow clay dominates, with a weathered structure composed of bentonite and rhyolite, occasionally interspersed with hard quartzite gravel. The soil is notably rich in minerals.
