Rivalda's wine list has been created with the philosophy that food and wine are intended not only to complement
one another, but to inspire one another. The list was developed to feature solely the wines of
Hungary- in an effort to ensure that customers become increasingly more familiar with the wine
regions, vintners and wines of this country.
With over 45 selections to choose from, the wine list offers good depth and breadth from 15
of the 22 wine regions, including most of the well-known winemakers, as well as a sprinkling of
lesser known, but upcoming vineyards.
Rivalda's Maitre d' and Sommelier, Győző Szeremley or Ágnes Weninger, one of the owners,
will be happy to assist you in the matching of your choice of food and your wine, or tell you
more about any of the wines or vintners.
In an effort to increase awareness of some of the lesser known vintners, Rivalda holds 4-5 "Wine
& Dine" Dinners annually, wherein the wines of one particular winemaker are paired with
a 5 course meal developed especially to complement the vintages, and where the vintners themselves
talk about their work, their wines, and their philosophy of wine-making. (Check out the Special
Events section for further details.)
Pannonhalmi Rajnai Rizling, Pannonhalma ...2006
Green-yellow colored, rich, luscious citrus bouquet and a classic Rizling palate offering attractive, well-balanced flavours and a pleasingly long after-taste.
Nyakas Don Oliver, Etyek.2006/07
Blending Irsai Olivér and Chardonnay, it is a light, energetic dry white wine. The aroma and the taste bring to mind memories of tangerine, orange, lily-of-the-valley and ginger.
Lisicza Sauvignon Blanc, Pécs...2007
Green cocktail of nettle, elder-flower and green apple impressions in the bouquet, balanced with young, vivid acids of a refreshing palate from Lisicza vinery in the area of Pécs.
Nyakas Don Grigio (Pinot Grigio), Etyek.2006/07
Fresh light green colour. In the aroma, the typical Pinot Grigio spiciness and the undeniable minerality of the terroir mix together harmoniously. In the mouth it is dry with crisp acids and a full body, while at the same time there is a feeling of energy swinging around it.
Légli Chardonnay, Balatonboglár.2006
With delicate fruit notes on the nose, this Chardonnay is full and butterywith vanilla overtones from aging in new oak barrels.
Jásdi Chardonnay-Pinot Blanc, Csopak...2006
Green-yellow colored, really fresh wine with an engaging bouquet of fragrant flowers. Delicate acidity and mediterranean fruit-packed palate (pineapple, grapefruit) shows a nice harmony.
Weninger Fehérburgundi (Pinot Blanc), Sopron...2006
This steel barrel fermented, small quantity white wine is a Pinot Blanc from the Frettner Single vineyard only. It has a flowery fragrance and aromos of William's pear, peach and cantaloupe.
Szeremley Kéknyelű, Badacsony. 2004
This dry, very original white wine, made from the legendary grape of the Badacsony hills, has the aroma and flavour of tropical fruits.
Chateau Derezsla Furmint, Tokaj...2006
A new style from Tokaj, this very fruity, likeable wine is primarily from Furmint with a little Hárslevelű. Its aroma and taste are primarily flowers, peaches and citrus. Although it seems light, it does have a higher alcohol and acidic content, which is balanced by a few grams of residual sugar.
Dobogó (Zwack Izabella)
Száraz/Dry Furmint, Tokaj.2006
The grapes for this wine are grown on the "Palota" slope, on the rim of Betsek and Tállya, which belong to the village of Mád. It was fermented and aged in new oak barrels, made of wood from the Zemplén hills. The color is a shiny light golden yellow. On the nose it shows a clean, intensive, young character. One may discover aromas of exotic fruits, white-petaled flowers and oriental spices in the smooth arms of vanilla and a hint of noble oak. On the palate it is dry, the acids flow through the tongue like an energetic wave. This wine is a full-bodied, creamy textured white Furmint, with a warming alcohol and a long aftertaste.
Taschner Rosé, Sopron... 2007
A fresh, young, lightly sparkling pinkish red-coloured wine. Aroma and taste alternate between raspberry, blackberry and a bit of sour cherry. Due to the relative cool climate of the Sopron area, the grape variety has managed to keep its fruitiness and its freshness.
Takler Rosé, Szekszárd.2007
Pale, bright rose colour crisp and dry rosé wine made from Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon grapes.
Weninger Terra Nemo Kékfrankos, Sopron.2005
Terra Nemo is a pure Kekfrankos cuvee, made from grapes grown on either side of the Austrion-Hungarian border, at Horitschon in Austria and Sopron in Hungary. This is the first wine to be made jointly by two great wineries and one great wine-maker, Franz Weninger, to celebrate Hungary's accession to the European Union. The result is a superb wine, with a markedly fruity aroma, medium body and silky tannins, a memorable tribute to the characteristics of both terroirs.
Domaine Gróf Zichy Merlot Barrique, Szekszárd. 2003
Deep ruby in colour, this is a full-bodied red wine with velvety tannins. Its bouquet and flavour are perfect examples of this variety, offering tantalizing glimpses of raspberry, cherry and Mediterranean spices with a hint of oak. This wine won a gold medal at this year's world-famous wine challenge in Bordeaux - Challenge International du Vin!
Vida Merlot, Szekszárd. 2005
A young, scarlet-purple coloured red wine, with a laid-back aroma, but showing distinct raspberry overtones. It is a smooth, velvety dry wine. Subtly tart, barrel-aged-from a traditional family winery in Szekszárd.
Wunderlich Merlot, Villány. 2004
Velvety, silky wine with a beautiful fruity aroma and flavour. A worthy representative of the great Merlots of Villány.
Merfelsz Kadarka, Szekszárd...2006
This is the country's best Kadarka. Thanks to the joint work of the vintner and the viticulturist we can taste a full-bodied thick, vibratingly spicy red wine. The small quantity of grapes per vine and the heat emanating back from the earth has brought about a high sugar content and flavour concentration. So much so that the wine was bottled without clarification and therefore all the aromas that are indigenous to Kadarka have remained.
Taschner Pinot Noir, Sopron.2005
Világos téglavörös színu könnyed bor a Pinot Noir-okra jellemzo összes erénnyel. Pici levegozés után rögtön megmutatjs magát, fuszeres, pirosgyümölcsös illatokkal. Ízében követi, kiegészítvehatározott de nem túlzó avakkal. Kifejezetten kellemes, "jó ivású" bor, amibol többet is lehet jólesoen kortyolgatni.
A medium brick-coloured light wine with all the qualities of a Pinot Noir. After a little breathing, the wine shows itself with spicy, red fruit aromos.
St.Andrea Pinot Noir, Eger...2005
This orangey purple coloured, medium bodied red has a fine fragrance of dried cherries, plums and roasted hazelnuts. It was fermented in steel tanks for 27 days and aged in toasted oak barrels for 11 months.
Gróf Buttler Cabernet Sauvignon, Eger.2005
This Cabernet is an intense, ruby-red color with a multi-layered scent, carrying notes reminiscent of black- currant, blackberries, plums, truffles, leather, black pepper and cinnamon. Dry on the palate and acidic in a smoothly powerful way, its rich tannins are uniformly experienced in the mouth. This wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from Eger is characterized by a robust body and many years of aging potential.
Gere Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique, Villány. 2005
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in noble oak barrels, it is a full-bodied, fiery wine, heralding all the character and beauty a wine can have.
Wunderlich Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Villány.2000
Mature, big-bodied wine. Marked by extremely rich, deep fruity aromas. One of the last great witnesses in Villány to the past millennium.
Takler Syrah, Szekszárd.2006
This deep purple, short maturation, medium bodied, extraordinarily tasty red wine has a sandalwood fragrance and liquorice, dark chocolate, raspberry and vanilla on the palate.
Weninger Syrah, Sopron.2004
This original Persian grape Syrah delivers typical pepper, herbal and smoky flavours and well-balanced mature tannins on the palate. It is aged in toasted, small oak barrels for one and half years.
Gere Weninger Cuvée Phoenix, Villány.2004
Dark coloured wine of Cabernet Sauvignon and Kékfrankos grape varieties with lovely bouquet reminiscent of blackberry and plum. Fine harmony between soft palate, lingering acids and delicate tannins.
Heimann Cerveas, Szekszárd.2005
This fruit-packed red is the flagship wine of the Heimann Cellar named after the mythical stag of Hungarian legend (Cervus). Blend of Kékfrankos, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Kadarka grapes, aged in 600- and 250-litre new oak barrels for one and half years.
Weninger Frettner Cuvée, Sopron.2004
This wine is a blend of Kékfrankos, Syrah and Merlot from the Frettner vineyard close to Lake Fertő. It is deep in colour with a full, soft texture and was aged in new French barriques for 16 months.
Bolyki Bikavér, Eger...2005
Blend of Kékfrankos, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, aged in small barrels and large oak barrels for 15 months. It has cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate notes on the nose with a touch of black pepper. Crisp acids and fine tannins make it an elegant and classic bikavér from Eger.
Thummerer Bikavér Reserve, Eger.2003
Made from grapes grown in Novaj and Tekenőhát, some of the best vineyards in Eger. Blended from Kékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Blauburger, it has a high extract and a spicy character.
Gróf Buttler Bikavér Superior, Eger.2004/05
Its color is an intense cardinal red, with an almost untransparent core. Its aroma is complex and prominantly rich. If we close our eyes, we can envision blackberry, raspberry, violet, cinnamon, vanilla and noble oak. On the palate it is dry, the acids are vivid and energetic, the rich tannins appear definitely - but not agressively. A big-bodied, rich wine with a long life potential.
Chateau Dereszla száraz(dry) Szamorodni...2003
This is a traditional wine aged in barrels under a film of yeast which was created from the combination of both healthy and noble rotted grapes. After a bit o breathing, green walnut and almond aromas show up amongst the citrus. The delightful, tingling acids emphasize the already identified aromas, thereby ensuring a long after-taste. There are very few excellent Szamorodni available today. The Derezsla Winery brought this wine to the market in limited quantities after conducting a series of research.
Dobogó (Zwack Izabella) Mylitta... 2004
This wine is a late harvest Furmint. The color of the wine is a medium-intense golden yellow. It has high viscosity, flows like oil in the glass. The aromas are intensive, reminding us of pear, peach, apricot, rose, exotic fruits and fresh, juicy grapes. On the palate, acids and sugar are balanced in a flawless perfection. The taste harmonises with the aroma well, uncloaking hints of pear, peach, apricot, exotic fruits and rose. It has a great body and a creamy structure. Young, lively wine with a great aging potential.
Disznókő 3 Puttonyos Aszú... 2001
Sweet, but well balanced by it's acids, this oak fermented aszú wine offers a great variety of citrus and exotic fruits, and a touch of melon on the nose and on the palate as well.
Dobogó 6 Puttonyos Aszú... 2000
Tawny gold in colour shot with orange highlights. The fragrance of apricot, fig and citrus fruits appear in its bouquet. A young, lively wine with several decades of ageing potential. Rapidly becoming a cult among wine-lovers. May 2004, Decanter wine magazine: "Wine of the month" and Silver Medalist in the 2OO4 London International Wine Challenge.
Chateau Derezsla 6 Puttonyos Aszú... 2000
Fabulous floral, quince and apple aromas take on honey, peach and mineral accents in the mouth, all displayed on an ethereal, lighter-than-air frame. Bracing acidity is deftly integrated into the whole, and it ends with a mineral aftertaste. Given 96 points by Wine Spectator in June of 2004, and rated best Aszú by Decanter in October, 2OO4.
Rivalda Mátra Hill Chardonnay... 2007
GIA Cuvée, Eger... 2005
Rivalda 5 puttonyos Aszú... 2001
Hungária Extra Dry
Francois President
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial
Heimann Cervaes Grappa
