Laposa Borterasz sits above the vines on Badacsony’s southern slope, halfway up the hill. From the terrace on the former Bogyay estate, Lake Balaton opens out almost across its full width, while the Laposa family’s Badacsony story continues in the glass.
The family’s first wine was the 1992 Rajnai Rizling; construction of today’s Borterasz began in 1998, and Bazalt Borozó opened in summer 2004. Now covering 40 hectares, the estate works mainly with local white varieties: Olaszrizling, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Kéknyelű and Furmint. The range extends from fresh, light wines to single-vineyard and barrel-aged bottles.
Borterasz is open year-round and is more than a simple tasting venue. Flights of three or six wines are accompanied by local cheeses, hams, cold spreads and, seasonally, more substantial hot dishes. The panorama, professional service and well-structured wine selection make it easy to come up for a glass — and hard to leave before sunset.
The person behind the place
The man who recognised the power of the southern slopes
Laposa József and Eleonóra's story began on a train to Badacsony in 1978. From the early 1990s, József selected some of the wine region's best-positioned plots, and the first Laposa wine was the 1992 Rajnai Rizling. The estate he built has grown into a 40-hectare family business; his son Laposa Bence has led the next generation for more than a decade.
Dr. Laposa József, Founder of Laposa Birtok, landscape architect and the driving force behind the Badacsony estateWorth a taste
Badacsonyi Klasszikusok — a three-wine Laposa flight
The 3 × 50 ml flight offers a concise introduction to the hill and the Laposa style; a cheese or ham selection completes the experience.
Local tip
Walk up, take a taxi down
The Borterasz is halfway up the hill, so the walk is steep. If you plan a proper tasting, do not drive; book ahead and leave time for the panorama too.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Vitorlás Olaszrizling
A fresh, approachable introduction to Badacsony's principal grape, and a light start to enjoy with the terrace panorama.
- 02Kéknyelű
The region's rare, distinctive grape shows a taut, mineral side, setting Laposa's wines apart from simple summer drinking.
- 03Apukám Világa Olaszrizling
Dedicated to Laposa József, this single-vineyard wine provides a personal finish: a deeper, more concentrated wine connecting the family story to its terroir.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Guests most often praise the wonderful Balaton views, wine quality, cheese and cold platters, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Less frequent criticisms concern hillside access, peak-time crowds and higher prices.
Based on recent Hellowine feedback, Laposa Borterasz's official website and Badacsony tourism sources.+
What brings people back
- An unparalleled, wide Balaton panorama
- The full Laposa range and well-designed tasting flights
- Year-round opening with seasonal hot food
- Attentive, wine-knowledgeable service
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Good to know before you go
- The walk uphill is steep and tiring
- Fills quickly in high season and before sunset
- The panorama and brand come with premium prices
- A 12.5% service charge is added to the bill
Photo credits
Images provided by the user: laposa1.jpg–laposa6.jpg.
