The renovated cellar system of Demetervin Winery in the village of Mád.

Demetervin Winery and memories of Pulszky

The renovated Pulsky House—part of the Demetervin winery—was first mentioned in the census of 1755, as being noble property and not taxable. Below the house is a significant multilevel cellar labyrinth system, extending over 300 metres in length and 17 metres deep, making it one of the deepest and oldest cellars of Mád village.

Other parts of the system can be used for different purposes. There are reserves of important single vineyards for professional vertical tastings. – © Zoltan Bakos

The climate and temperature is stable for ageing of Tokaj specialities. A modern ligthning system was installed. – © Zoltan Bakos

The deepest – so the coldest – part of labyrinth is used for the ageing sparkling wines following the traditional method. – © Zoltan Bakos

During times there has been at least 8 different entrances of the cellar system, but only one at a time. The last one is renovated and used now in the middle of the court. – © Zoltan Bakos

The young winemakers’ wines and the drys ferment upstairs in the modern winery, on the site of the former cooperage. – © Zoltan Bakos

The renovated cellar system of Demetervin Winery in the village of Mád. – © Zoltan Bakos

Other parts of the system can be used for different purposes. There are reserves of important single vineyards for professional vertical tastings. – © Zoltan Bakos

Story of the Pulszky family

In the late 17th century, De Poul, a Walloon family moved to Hungary from Poland during the Kuruc–Hungarian separatist movement, where they began cultivating the slopes of the Király and Kövágó vineyards of Mád and traded their famed product with royal courts across Europe.

The most famous member of the family, Ferenc Pulszky often spent the harvest time in Mád throughout his childhood, which strengthened his patriotic commitment and love for the Hungarian language. A polyhistor—archaeologist, author, museologist, academic, politician, and lawyer—Ferenc took part in the national uprising, and was active in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. He also served as Secretary of State, and as a Member of Parliament, and was instrumental in creating the Hungarian National Museum.

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Demetervin Winery and memories of Pulszky

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There are no official opening hours. Guided tours allow you to visit the cellar and taste our wines. For more information contact the winery.