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ROLAND WINES
Wine import company specialising in low intervention wines from central and eastern Europe

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Johannes Zillinger | Weinviertel | Austria Winemaking The mysteries of winemaking are passed down from father to son, and knowledge has been inherited in the family for many decades. Johannes uses a method that combines old and new. All his wines h Velue Zweigelt 2019 | Johannes Zillinger | Austria "Velue" is the old name for Velm-Goetzendorf, the village the winery is located in. It is also the name of the old willow trees growing near the river that originally gave the village its Johannes Zillinger | Weinviertel | Austria Terroir, soil Weinviertel has very varied soil types and terroir, not least due to its size. At the edge of the Weinviertel region where Johannes is located, the vines stand upon the acidic granite of the Velue Grüner Veltliner 2019 | Johannes Zillinger | Austria Crisp, savory, a bit on the herby side, along with gooseberry, lemon and yellow apple notes. Refreshing on the palate with a balanced mineral aftertaste. A great representation of yo Johannes Zillinger | Weinviertel | Austria Introduction Johannes Zillinger learned early on the craft of organic winemaking. How to approach vineyards as habitat of different living creatures. His father, Hans, who turned to organic viticulture in 1 Thesis 2017 | Szóló | Tállya | Hungary Straw-yellow in colour with an enchanting grapefruit aroma. As it opens up ripe yellow apples, gooseberries and white currants join the citrusy welcome. In addition to the distinctive acid Éless Tímea | Szóló | Tállya | Hungary Winemaking Tímea has cultivated her vineyards in harmony with nature using no chemicals and avoiding completely synthetic pesticides. As she remembers the time of her NEW ARRIVAL!!! Sütő Zsolt | Fred # 8 | Strekov | Slovakia Portugieser grapes are handpicked in September then fermented for 15 days in open casks, manually mixed, without additives, temperature control, and pressing. It's aged in old oak for 7 Éless Tímea | Szóló | Tállya | Hungary Varieties After the end of phylloxera in the late 19th century, a large reconstruction took place in Tokaj, based on the experiences from previous decades of winemaking and th Puro 2018 | Szóló | Tállya | Hungary Sharp, ample, powerful! Pure volcanic character. On the nose we find aromas of peach, apricot, quince and tea. The striking minerality and layered mouthfeel make for one of the most excitin Éless Tímea | Szóló | Tállya | Hungary Wine region and terroir Tállya is situated in the northwestern part of the Tokaj wine region. The name dates back to the 13th century and originates from the French Frivolo Virgo 2019 | Szóló | Tállya | Hungary Fresh, slightly vegetal nose with a hint of nettle, crunchy acidity with lots of green apples, citrus. pear, gooseberry, and white peach. Naturally, charming... The Furmint was pla Éless Tímea | Szóló | Tállya | Hungary Introduction Tímea Éless was born in Tállya and has spent her most influential years in Tokaj-Hegyalja. She developed a close bond with her grandparents Sütő Zsolt | Veltlin 2018 | Strekov | Slovakia Hold your horses everyone for this mind-boggling juice! Yes, everyone Gruener Veltliner aged under flor! What does it taste like you say? Freshly ground pepper and lime peel tickle the nose befo Sütő Zsolt | Strekov 1075 | Slovakia Philosophy of winemaking “Man lived differently in the old days, thousands of years ago. He was not torn from his natural enviroment, he was a baker, a butcher, a chef and, of course, a winemaker in Sütő Zsolt | Frankovka 2017 | Strekov | Slovakia Zsolt’s Frankovka Modra (Blaufränkisch), expresses the wild and wonderful side of this grape to perfection. On the nose, herbaceous notes tango with summer cherries and wild raspberri Sütő Zsolt | Strekov 1075 | Slovakia Vineyards He cultvates his vines by hand and trains them mainly as bush vines in order to force their roots to go deeper, making them less sensitive to drought. 5 ha of the vineyards are planted on wooden p Sütő Zsolt | Pinot Noir 2018 | Strekov | Slovakia For lovers of "free" Pinot! The energy will blow you away! Heaps of red fruits, wild cherries with a leathery, earthy undertone, gorgeous spicy character and mouth-watering freshness. Sütő Zsolt | Strekov 1075| Slovakia Cellar work At harvest, the grapes arrive at the front of the winery, where they are either destemmed or used as whole bunches. Zsolt introduced a new pneumatic press for the vintage 2020 that ensures a s Sütő Zsolt | Nigori 2018 | Strekov | Slovakia Nigori translates to cloudy from Japanese and the clue is in the name – a hazy, layered juice with an umami-like finish - Welschrislieng - like no other! A tropical fruit bomb on the nose -
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