i. Biography
Vivien Ujv’s work at Barta Winery in Mád sits at the point where cellar practice meets estate management, with the two kept in the same disciplined cadence. Since 2016, she has built her output around Furmint in the Tokaji region, and the wines associated with her name are defined by precision, tension and balance rather than excess. That register is useful in Tokaj, where control and clarity are part of the job.
The Climb
Since 2016, Vivien Ujv has served as winemaker, Chief Winemaker, and general manager of Barta Winery. The sequence matters: each title extends the range of responsibility, from cellar decisions to the broader running of the estate. In Tokaj, that kind of role asks for both technical judgment and administrative command, and Ujv’s progression shows those skills being held together. Her name is now tied to the steady shaping of Barta Winery’s identity, harvest after harvest.
Today
At Barta Winery in Mád, Ujv is Chief Winemaker and general manager. The position links production with oversight, so the work is not only about finishing wines but about setting the terms under which the estate operates. Her wines are identified with precision, tension and balance, which points to structure and line rather than volume. In Tokaj, that kind of clarity is not decorative; it is part of the standard.
Signature
Vivien's signature wines include Egy Kis Dry Furmint Barta 2018, Oreg Kiraly Dulo Dry Furmint Barta 2015, Oreg Kiraly Dulo Sweet Szamorodni Furmint Barta 2013 50cl, and 2016 Furmint Öreg Király Dűlő. Read together, they show Furmint as the core reference, with dryness and sweetness handled across different bottlings from the same estate. The vineyard and cuvée names keep the work anchored in place, while the wines themselves are understood through composure, line and restraint.
Recognition
Her recognition follows the style of the wines: exact, balanced, and centered on Furmint. Ujv’s standing is built through repetition, detail and control, not through display.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Vivien
What is Vivien Ujv's current role?
As of 2026, Vivien Ujv is Chief Winemaker and general manager.
What is Vivien Ujv known for?
Furmint.
