The differences between the three locations are reflected not only in the grape varieties but also in the soil itself.

The largest portion of our vineyards, planted with Pinot Noir, is located on a subsoil of red sandstone, which has excellent water retention capabilities and is occasionally mixed with clay. Due to its size and position, parts of the vineyard also feature brown forest soil just beneath the surface. This red sandstone has always been a dominant rock type in the area: if you look closely, you will notice that many of the houses in the nearby villages are built with this unique stone as their foundation.

Our other blue grape, Syrah, planted alongside Viognier, is situated on a much lighter, looser, sandy-limestone soil in comparison.

As for our white varieties, the indigenous Kéknyelű and Vulcanus, they are planted in the most „Badacsony-like” soil imaginable: on the slopes of the mountain, the dense, rigid basalt gives the wines made from these grapes a completely unique, mineral, and salty character.