Eras and  Wines - Egregy

Architecture and viticulture in roman times

At the district of Egregy the ground covers the ruins of one of the most important settlements in the region from the Principate era which was inhabited from the first half of the 1st century until the beginning of the 5th century. As a proof of that see the ruins of building from the Principate that dr. Árpád Csák partly excavated in 1931 finding richly decorated fresco fragments and mosaic tiles. During the works on the wine fields in 1901 276 pieces of coins from the 4th century appeared in crockery while in 1936 a brick burning oven west to the columbine (Church of Jesus' Heart).

The Romans brought the knowledge of viticulture to Pannonia and to the surroundings of Balaton which is reflected by the ceramic pot with the lettering “Da Bibere” (give me something to drink) discovered nearby. Viticulture became successful thanks to the knowledge of the Romans and the fortunate natural conditions. The soil of Egregy is medium hard, sandy and moderately stony. This “warm” sometimes “fiery” soil together with the favourable climatic characteristics facilitated outstanding quality wine making.

:: Emperor Theodosius the Great’s (reigned: 379-395) portrait on a gold medallion from that era