Bakos Winery

The Rezi vineyard, located just ten minutes from Keszthely, is not just a ridge on the border of the Balaton Uplands and Zala County, but a unique little world that locals affectionately call the Land of Riesling. The name is no coincidence. Italian Riesling has been a defining grape variety in the area for decades, yet it takes on a unique character compared to other wine regions in Hungary.
The region boasts an exceptional microclimate: the south-facing hillsides are ideal for viticulture, and the proximity to the Alps makes the area wetter than average. The influence of nearby Lake Balaton and the Zala Hills ensures balanced humidity, cooler nights, and a longer ripening period – all contributing to the wines' fine acidity and rich aromas.
What makes the Rezi vineyard special is that it is home to small-scale, artisanal wineries rather than industrial-scale production. Winemakers personally tend to the vines, taste, ferment, and bottle their wines, each with their own unique viticulture and winemaking techniques. Alongside classic varieties like Italian Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Blaufränkisch, more and more winemakers are planting unique or traditional Hungarian varieties such as Nektar, Zengő, and Rozália.

If you're looking for a story to accompany your glass of wine, Bakos Winery is the perfect destination. Rezső Bakos, a pianist who travelled the world, returned home to Rezi to combine his passion for wine with music, hospitality, and homemade dishes.

Rezső – who made his first wine at the age of 9 with the support of his grandfather – sees winemaking not just as a craft but as a complex gastronomic experience. He personally participates in the wine tastings, playing music, sharing stories, cooking, and offering his guests his own wines.

The wines are based on both newly planted and inherited vineyards in various slopes around Rezi, cultivated with the same care despite their differing soil conditions. The vineyards are managed with an organic approach: no herbicides or systemic pesticides are used, and all green work is done by hand. The wines – Italian Riesling, Irsai Olivér, Cabernet Sauvignon, Blaufränkisch – are aged partly in oak barrels and partly in steel tanks, made using modern technology while preserving traditional methods.

In 2025, the winery once again earned the title of Wine of the Land of Riesling with its 2024 vintage Rezi Riesling Barnabás.