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Red dry
Discover the captivating spirit of Slovakia with "Magula Dunaj 2016"—an exceptional red wine that offers an authentic and extraordinary tasting journey. It is an expressive creation, revealing the true essence of its terroir alongside the winemakers' passion and deep respect for nature.
In the glass, the wine boasts a velvety texture, with deep notes of dark forest fruits dominating both the nose and the palate. Although rich and concentrated, it maintains excellent structure and a surprising freshness, creating an expressive and harmonious balance.
The wine is crafted from the unique indigenous ‘Dunaj’ grape variety. The harvest is meticulously hand-picked from the Magula family's biodynamically cultivated Jungberg vineyard, where 50-year-old vines root themselves deeply in loess soils. To ensure maximum quality and a natural approach, the grapes are gently foot-trodden, and fermentation takes place entirely spontaneously.
After 18 months of undisturbed aging, in order to preserve its absolute authenticity and vitality, this wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
This wine is best served at a temperature of 16–18 °C. It pairs well with game roasts served with a raspberry sauce, slow-cooked beef, or aged hard cheeses.
Magula wine is an exceptional, naturally crafted wine from the Suchá nad Parnou region in Slovakia. Born at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, this biodynamic wine is ideal for natural wine enthusiasts seeking authentic terroir expression, spontaneous fermentation, and low-intervention winemaking.
Magula Winery History and Biodynamic Philosophy
The origins of the Magula estate date back to 1931 when Joseph Husar purchased land in the village of Suchá nad Parnou, located in the northern part of Slovakia. Although historical events of the mid-20th century and nationalization temporarily halted the family's activities, the descendants successfully revived the vineyards in 2001. The winery firmly established itself in the market in 2011 by presenting its first Blaufränkisch wines.
The estate relies on a strict philosophy of biodynamics, organic farming, and minimal intervention. Technological knowledge and best practices were adopted through collaboration with recognized natural winemaking masters (Ibor Melecsky, Zsolt Sütö) and biodynamic leaders (Claus Preisinger, Toni Hartl).
Production Methods and Wine Style
Magula's core values are naturalness and transparency. The wines stand out for their vitality, purity, and precise expression of the grapes, achieved by applying the following production principles:
Key Vineyards and Grape Varieties
The winery works exclusively with its own vineyards in the vicinity of Suchá nad Parnou. The fertile, mineral-rich soil and the Carpathian mountain microclimate give the wines a firm structure and fresh acidity. The plots are cultivated entirely without the use of synthetic chemicals.
The estate's main focus is on red wine, especially the 'Blaufränkisch' (known in Slovakia as Frankovka modrá) variety. These wines feature bright notes of dark berries, spices, herbs, and soft tannins. The winery also produces limited cuvée batches from carefully selected harvests.
