Szentesi Tihanyi Kék 2025 – Rare Spicy Hungarian Red

A rare Hungarian red with a spice signature all its own.

Szentesi Tihanyi Kék 2025 is exactly the kind of wine Beyond Tokaj was created to uncover: an unusual native Hungarian grape with vivid personality. Expect rose pepper, lavender and dark grape aromas, followed by black-fruit character, pronounced spice and finely structured tannins.

Made without barrel ageing, the wine puts the grape itself centre stage. The result is medium-bodied, lively and expressive, balancing fruit and spice with a surprisingly long, intense finish.

The story behind Tihanyi Kék

Tihanyi Kék stands out for its distinctive spiciness, making it an immediately recognisable and genuinely individual Hungarian variety. Characterful and complex yet highly drinkable, this is a compelling example of how exciting Hungary’s rare red grapes can be.

Why Beyond Tokaj chose it

Because the most memorable bottles often introduce you to something new. Tihanyi Kék combines rarity, unmistakable character and a direct expression of the grape — exactly the kind of Hungarian wine we want more people in the UK to discover.

Meet Szentesi Pince

Szentesi Pince is known for working with rare and historic Hungarian grape varieties. Its wines offer a window into a side of Hungarian wine culture that is rarely encountered on UK shelves.