Winemaker
Zsolt Gere
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Villány, Hungary
i. Biography
Zsolt Gere works at the point where cellar discipline meets expression, as winemaker at Gere Tamás & Zsolt Winery in Villány, Hungary. Cabernet Franc and Villány Franc sit at the center of the house style, and his work is shaped by the same demands that define serious winemaking: careful attention, measured decisions, and a steady hand across each vintage. In that setting, Zsolt’s role is to keep the wines focused, elegant, and tied to place without overstatement.
Coming Up
Budafok School of Viticulture and Oenology gave Zsolt Gere the technical base for a career built on craft and exactness. That training established the tools and language of the trade, and it also set a working rhythm: patience, structure, and respect for the long arc of winemaking. From school to winery, his path has remained close to the practical demands of vineyard and cellar, with each stage reinforcing the same priorities of precision and restraint.
Where They Are Now
Gere continues as winemaker at Gere Tamás & Zsolt Winery, where daily decisions shape the estate’s wider identity. In Villány, Hungary, that responsibility sits especially close to the core varieties, with Cabernet Franc and Villány Franc defining the work. The house style favors continuity over noise, and his position reflects the discipline required to refine what matters and let the wines speak clearly.
Signature
Zsolt's signature wines include Villány Franc and Gere Zsolt RedY. Both sit within the winery’s language, but each serves a distinct purpose in the portfolio. Villány Franc remains central to the estate’s identity, while Gere Zsolt RedY extends that framework into another recognizable expression. Together, they show a winemaking approach grounded in composition, clarity, and the discipline of the house.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Zsolt
Where did Zsolt Gere train or study?
Zsolt Gere trained at Budafok School of Viticulture and Oenology.
What is Zsolt Gere known for?
Cabernet Franc.
