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    Winemaker

    Zoltán Polgár

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Villány, Hungary
    Portrait of Zoltán Polgár

    i. Biography

    Zoltán Polg is the winemaker of Polgár Winery in Villány, Hungary. A native of Baranya County, his name is attached to red wines that sit among Hungary’s strongest and to national recognition that arrived in 1996.

    Coming Up

    At the University of Horticulture, Zoltán Polg trained in the discipline behind commercial winemaking, building a base in precision and respect for the work. That training led into his role today as winemaker of Polgár Winery.

    Where They Are Now

    Red wine is the field most closely associated with Zoltán Polg at Polgár Winery in Villány. In the region, his work has earned a reputation for producing some of Hungary’s greatest red wines.

    Career - winemaker — Polgár Winery, Villány Education: University of Horticulture

    Honors

    In 1996, Zoltán Polg was named Winemaker of the Year.

    FAQ Where did Zoltán Polg train or study? Zoltán Polg trained at University of Horticulture. What is Zoltán Polg known for? legendary winemaker in Villány who produces some of the greatest red wines of Hungary.