Strekov 1075
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Slovakia's natural wine pioneer, where zero-intervention winemaking meets ancient soils on the Danube borderlands.
Strekov 1075 is Slovakia's most influential natural wine producer, farming 12 hectares in the village of Strekov near the Hungarian border. Founded in 2002, winemaker Zsolt Sütő converted to organic farming in 2009 and eliminated sulfites entirely in 2017. The estate is a cornerstone of Central Europe's natural wine movement.
- Natural wine producer located in Strekov village, Južnoslovenská region, on the Slovakia-Hungary border
- Founded 2002; converted to sustainable farming 2009; sulfite-free winemaking since 2017
- Certified organic by Naturalis SK; biodynamic farming practices throughout
- 12 hectares under vine, with 12.3 acres trained to traditional wooden stakes rather than wire
- All vineyard work performed by hand
- Member of Autentista Slovakia, the country's natural winemaker association
- Village first documented in 1075, giving the estate its name
Location and Setting
Strekov 1075 sits in the village of Strekov, also known by its Hungarian name Kürt, within the Južnoslovenská (South Slovakia) wine region under the broader Nitra zone. The village lies directly on the Slovakia-Hungary border and has historically had a Hungarian-majority population of approximately 90%. Vineyards sit at 200 to 250 meters above sea level, and the area ranks among Slovakia's sunniest.
- Part of the Južnoslovenská appellation in southern Slovakia
- Elevation: 200-250 meters above sea level
- Village documented in historical records since 1075
- Proximity to Danube River marshlands creates a unique moderating microclimate
Soils and Climate
The vineyards at Strekov benefit from a continental climate defined by warm, dry summers and cool nights. The nearby Danube River marshlands provide a moderating influence that tempers temperature extremes. Soils are structured with clay-loam topsoil high in calcium, sitting on a foundation of marine sediments, sandstone, and limestone veins, with loess subsoil beneath. This combination of heat, drainage, and mineral-rich ground gives the wines their distinctive character.
- Continental climate with warm, dry summers and cool nights
- Clay-loam topsoil with high calcium content
- Marine sediments, sandstone, and limestone veins underpin the vineyard floor
- Loess subsoil adds further complexity to the terroir
Winemaking Philosophy
Zsolt Sütő, the owner and winemaker, operates on a strict zero-addition philosophy: no sulfites, no fining, no filtering. Spontaneous fermentation drives all alcoholic conversions, and white wines often undergo extended skin-contact maceration to produce orange wines. The estate also produces pet-nat sparkling wines. Sütő is widely recognized as a seminal figure in the natural wine movement across Central and Eastern Europe, and Strekov 1075 accounts for over 10% of the village's certified organic vineyard area.
- Zero sulfite addition since 2017; no fining or filtration
- Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts
- Skin-contact maceration used for white grape varieties
- Pet-nat sparkling wines produced alongside still wines
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All vineyard work at Strekov 1075 is performed by hand, and vines are trained to traditional wooden stakes rather than modern wire trellising systems. This labor-intensive approach reflects the estate's commitment to biodynamic and organic practices, certified under Naturalis SK. The estate grows a wide range of varieties suited to the warm southern Slovak climate, including indigenous and internationally recognized grapes.
- Varieties include Welschriesling, Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent, Alibernet, Dunaj, Portugieser, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Devín, and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vines trained to wooden stakes; no wire trellising
- Certified organic by Naturalis SK
- Biodynamic farming practices applied throughout
Wines and Projects
Strekov 1075 produces a recognized lineup of wines sold under distinctive labels. Popular bottlings include Fred, Creme, Porta, RiChard, and Frankie. The estate also participates in the Šroner-Sütő joint venture, a biodynamic project that extends the natural wine work beyond the home estate. Strekov 1075 is a founding presence in the Autentista Slovakia association, which groups the country's natural wine producers.
- Notable labels: Fred, Creme, Porta, RiChard, and Frankie
- Part of the Šroner-Sütő biodynamic joint venture
- Member of Autentista Slovakia natural wine association
- Earthy reds with fresh fruit expression; skin-contact and orange whites
Whites and orange wines show textured, skin-contact character with earthy depth and lively acidity. Reds, led by Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent, are defined by fresh fruit expression and mineral structure rather than extraction. All wines reflect spontaneous fermentation and zero-addition winemaking.
- Strekov 1075 Frankie$25-35Blaufränkisch-based red showing fresh fruit and earthy mineral character from zero-addition, spontaneous fermentation winemaking.Find →
- Strekov 1075 Fred$25-35Skin-contact white showcasing the estate's orange wine style with textured structure and lively natural acidity.Find →
- Strekov 1075 Creme$20-30One of the estate's signature bottlings, reflecting spontaneous fermentation and sulfite-free production.Find →
- Strekov 1075 is a producer, not an appellation; it sits within the Južnoslovenská region of southern Slovakia
- Certified organic (Naturalis SK) and biodynamic; zero-addition philosophy since 2017, meaning no sulfites, no fining, no filtering
- Vines trained to wooden stakes, not wire; all work by hand across 12 hectares
- Winemaker Zsolt Sütő founded the estate in 2002, converted to sustainable farming in 2009, and is a key figure in the Autentista Slovakia association
- Village name Strekov derives from its 1075 historical documentation; also known as Kürt in Hungarian, reflecting the border location and predominantly Hungarian-speaking population