The region has long winemaking traditions, that goes back to medieval times. Some estates have already been established during the 18th century. The most successful grapes in the 1500 hectares vineyards are the aromatic white varieties mostly with high acidity. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Irsai Oliver and Olaszrizling are the most widespread examples, however Chardonnay is also doing well here. Wine searchers can find an increasing number of wines here. The tiny riverside town Neszmély (after which the region is named) is the home of the region best known winery so far: Hilltop. Located on a hill, overlooking the Danube, the Hilltop winery’s range of wines – particularly the whites made from Cserszegi Fűszeres, Irsai Olivér have been attracting a great deal of international attention. Other small-scale producers appeared in the past decades with very good wines.

Key experiences during the day will include the visit of the Kamalduli Monastery, the only monastery of the Kamalduli order, which can be visited. The Kamalduli order is an order of monks, who made the vow of silence, and it had allowed them to speak only at Christmas or Eastern Time. Also, we should see the Esterhazy Castle nearby. Two wineries wait for us for visit and taste their great wines and learn about the history of the region. Lunch will be served in one of the wineries.

Instead of Kamalduli Monastery visit also possible a sightseeing tour in Tata.