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Family Winery in the Heart of Tokaj - Benkő Wine House

The heart of the wine region, worth visiting

With heart, soul, and family: Our story among the vines
Many people ask us at the cellar or during a tasting: "How long have you been involved with viticulture and winemaking?" Our answer is both simple and profound: for us, it is not merely a profession or business – this is our heritage.
As the firstborn daughter, I discovered our ancestors while researching our family tree, those who understood the language of the land generations ago. Wine was always present at our table: weddings, christenings, the men’s weekly card games, or birthdays. Grandpa Feri and Grandpa Gyula were cultivating vines and making wine even when the opportunities were quite different, but the passion remained the same.

Those Who Complete the Picture

The Benkő Family and Our Estate
For us, winemaking is a shared way of life: our family's strength and belief carry us forward even on tougher days. We are practically at the brink of a generational change: everything we work with, build upon, and develop day by day was created by my parents with their own hands. This foundation provides our stability and deep respect for our profession.

Sándor (My Father): Our foundation. Over 70 and still tending the vines with incredible diligence; his expertise and precision are the basis of every bottle we produce.
Aunt Teri (My Mother): The soul of the estate. Welcomes everyone with her homemade wine preserves, cakes, and a kind word, creating a homely atmosphere.
Balázs (My Husband): My partner in adventure. After 12 years of living in Budapest, we made the change; now he confidently conducts the harvest and winemaking.
Our Daughters: Our three little girls complete our everyday lives – they give meaning to our future.
About Me: I am Szilvi Benkő. I coordinate the daily operations, from background tasks to tastings. Although I'm happiest in the silence of the vineyard, I proudly take on every task because my heritage and family are part of this life.

Our Winery

Benkő Wine House – The gold of Tokaj as we love it. Our passion in the vineyard, an experience in your glass.
Tradition and Hospitality since 1998. In our family farm, respect for the past and technology for the future go hand in hand. In our cellar, we not only preserve but also showcase the treasures of Tokaj:
• Venue: Cozy cellar branch and tasting room for 40 people.
• Our Varieties: The pillars of the wine region: Furmint, Hárslevelű, Kövérszőlő, and Sárgamuskotály.

Our Wines

We honour the past, live the present with heart.
We believe in the power of Tokaj traditions, but we also curiously observe the changing rhythm of the world. With us, the prestigious wine specialties coexist peacefully with youthful, cheerful late harvests, and for lighter moments, we offer crispy, refreshing sparkling wines, and our selection includes impressive dry wines that showcase the character of our vineyards.
At Benkő Wine House, every pour is the beginning of a shared story: we work to ensure that every sip lets you feel the soul of Tokaj and our hospitality.
There are moments that call for a good wine. And there are wines that create the moment. At Benkő Wine House, we work on the latter.

Guesthouse

Serenity at the centre.
Our guesthouse is located in the city's heart, in a 17th-century vintner’s house. We offer an extraordinary location, secure parking, and tastefully designed quiet rooms for our guests seeking relaxation!

Experience

Wine tastings where, besides the technological backstage secrets, our winery's story can also be discovered.
Visit us and explore the world of the Benkő family!

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