Sine Compromissó is the bold venture of two friends, Tamás Kaibinger and Ervin Stampf, who set out on a mission to create exceptional natural terroir wines from the historic town of Kőszeg in the Sopron region of Hungary. This area, known as “King’s Valley,” has a rich winemaking tradition dating back to the Middle Ages when its wines were referred to as “King Wines.” The vineyards of Sine Compromissó, covering 5 acres, follow organic and biodynamic farming principles, producing wines with minimal intervention. These natural wines, fermented spontaneously and bottled using gravity, reflect the unique sub-alpine terroir of Kőszeg.
The vineyard is located at a high elevation, reaching up to 390 meters (1,278 feet) above sea level, with a south-east exposure. The vines are planted midway up the hill in a protected location that offers ideal growing conditions. The vineyard is cultivated using environmentally friendly practices rooted in organic and biodynamic principles. Ground cover vegetation is maintained to promote soil health, and vine care includes gentle pruning and the use of natural infusion sprays. The variety grown is Kékfrankos, a native red grape known for producing complex wines that reflect the unique character of the terroir. Planted in 2016 with regionally selected clones, the vines yield medium-sized bunches and berries that result in a concentrated, expressive wine.
Winemaking:
The grapes are hand-harvested at the end of October at ideal ripeness to ensure perfect balance, with a strict selection process in the vineyard to retain only the best fruit. Vinification begins with gentle destemming and no crushing, allowing most berries to remain intact. After a few days of cold maceration, a spontaneous fermentation lasting approximately 3.5 weeks takes place in open vats, with careful, gentle maceration and pressing to extract flavor and structure without over-extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, and the wine is made without filtration or added sulphites. Bottling is done by gravity to preserve its purity. The wine is then aged in 500-liter second-fill Stockinger barrels, allowing it to develop complexity while maintaining the integrity of the fruit.
