The Estate
In 1994, Robert became the owner of a beautiful, albeit dilapidated, estate on Mount Saint George, originally built by the aristocratic Lengyel family circa 1680 and later owned by the noble Eszterházy family.
Beneath the surface, the estate’s historic cellar lay dormant, waiting to return to its former purpose. In 2009, Robert, pictured to the right, embarked on the journey of turning this forgotten estate into a thriving winery.
Drawing on his architectural expertise, he worked with SAGRA Architects to preserve the estate’s Hungarian heritage while reimagining it for modern winemaking, transforming a centuries-old legacy into a living dream.
A Timeless Revival
Since 2012, the renovated estate has proudly gleamed under the sun, its original pristine white facade and robust structure restored with a touch of contemporary flair.
Today, the cellar—central to the estate’s history—continues to be where all vinification takes place. This cellar too is part of the "flora" from which our wines develop their unique character.
The property itself encompasses 15 hectares of vineyards across three distinct blocks: Tarányi, Váradi, and Mogyorós. True to Robert’s philosophy, all Gilvesy vineyards have been organically cultivated since 2014, with a commitment to both tradition and sustainability.
