The winery was founded in 1999 out of love and commitment to the craft, with a clear vision rooted in strong traditions, at a time when few believed the company would become a pioneer in the region and help lay the foundations for modern viticulture in northern Transylvania.

The company developed continuously and acquired more and more land, expanding from the original 2.5 hectares to 20 hectares. Development is far from complete, as vineyards planted long ago and now abandoned still await revival. Unfortunately, about 25% of the major planting carried out in 2006 was lost to late spring frosts and had to be replanted.

Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Blaufränkisch, Fetească Neagră and Syrah, together with the white varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhine Riesling, Traminer, Fetească Regală and Muscat Ottonel, form the region’s diverse grape portfolio.

It is worth noting that the selection of grape varieties proved highly successful, even though there was little local experience with them at the time. Many of the varieties cultivated in the past would no longer be suitable today, with the exception of the white GRÜNSPITZ grape, whose reintroduction into cultivation is an important objective for the company in the future.

The winery respects and preserves the legacy of previous generations. This is why, in 2002, it was important to acquire the Károlyi cellar, which was already in ruins at the time, and restore its historic appearance.

The present cannot be imagined without the past, nor can it move forward without a clearly defined vision of the future. The entire team works continuously to develop and expand that vision.

The winery’s winemaker is Serli Csilla, who creates high-quality wines using simple, carefully controlled techniques. Natural expression and preserving the authentic character of the fruit play a central role in her philosophy.

Those who taste the wines can sense the winemaker’s passion, love and respect for the craft, without which truly remarkable wines could not be created. Persistent work and following a clearly defined path are essential, because this is not a profession in which quick success should be chased.

Winemaking is, in essence, an art through which the winemaker expresses knowledge, sensitivity and passion in a creation ultimately enjoyed by the consumer. Perhaps this is why wine has so often been called the drink of the gods.

The owner of the company is deeply committed to natural expression, authentic local character and the values that bring greater depth and harmony to life.

Viticulture in Beltiug has a history stretching back several centuries according to written records. Although some periods are less well documented, an old legend traces the story back as far as the year 1085.

According to old local stories, after Saint Ladislaus fought a hard battle against the Pechenegs, he rested near the present-day settlement. His soldiers brought the weary king a gourd filled with wine, and he jokingly asked what kind of “bélű tök” it was; legend holds that the name Beltiug originated from this expression.

In 1723, Count Károlyi Sándor purchased the entire estate from the Prépostváry family. At the time, Satu Mare County was even referred to as the seat of Bacchus, so prosperous were viticulture and winemaking. In 1730, on the count’s advice, Swabians from Upper Swabia in Germany were settled in Beltiug, where they received vineyard land exempt from tithes for two years.

The composition of grape varieties also changed significantly over the centuries. What is known with certainty is that Furmint, Bakator, Riesling, Grünspitz and Chasselas were planted here, followed by direct-producing hybrid varieties after the phylloxera crisis.

Today the varietal composition is highly diverse, including Riesling, Traminer, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir and Syrah.

Anyone travelling along the Satu Mare–Zalău route cannot ignore the magical landscape of the Beltiug hills, the inviting sight of the small cellars and the almost military order of the vineyard rows. Under the current classification, Beltiug belongs to the Satu Mare Hegyalja wine area, and we sincerely believe that its former glory has been revived.