Bakos Winery

Rezi's vineyard, located just ten minutes from Keszthely, is not just a hillside on the border of the Balaton Uplands and Zala County, but a unique little world that locals affectionately call the Land of Riesling. This name is no coincidence. For decades, Italian Riesling has been the defining grape variety of the area, yet it has a distinctive character compared to other wine regions in the country.
The region boasts an exceptional microclimate: the south-facing slopes are ideal for viticulture, and the proximity to the Alps brings more rainfall than average. The nearby Lake Balaton and the Zala Hills contribute to balanced humidity, cooler nights, and a longer ripening period – all of which enhance the wines' refined acidity and aromatic richness.
What makes Rezi's vineyard truly 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 employing their own unique viticulture and winemaking techniques. Alongside classic varieties like Italian Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Blaufränkisch, more and more winemakers are planting rare or traditional Hungarian varieties such as Nektár, 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 culinary delights.

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 comprehensive gastronomic experience. He personally participates in the wine tastings, playing music, sharing stories, cooking, and serving his own wines to guests.

The wines are crafted from both newly planted and inherited vineyards in various plots around Rezi, each with different soil characteristics but cultivated with the same care. 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 – including Italian Riesling, Irsai Olivér, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Blaufränkisch – are aged partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks, using modern technology while preserving traditional methods.

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