Saint Martin Wine Order
The wine order was founded in 1996. The name refers to the patron saint of the church of Bogács. On 11th November, on the name day of Saint Martin (Márton) a festival is held, during which the new wine is tasted and blessed. The members of the wine order wear a crimson uniform. They have spread the news and good reputation of this region not only in Hungary but also in Austria and Germany thus enhancing international relations.
It is the responsibility of the members of the wine order to widely propagate the beauty and values of the gynaeceum, to preserve and improve the traditions of viticulture and oenology, to promote the cultivated indulgence in wine, to start the tradition of so-called cellar events through interesting programmes and to establish, maintain and expand international connections.
The leading wine of Bogács is the Riesling. According to the wine-growers of Bogács and Bükkalja this drink is the king of Hungarian wines. This wine makes you love life. In this wine you can taste the wisdom that Hungarians can learn from wine: you must love life. Riesling does not only have a unique flavour, fragrance and high alcohol content but above all it has soul. In this wine you can taste the wisdom of the East, the calmness of Asia and the education and curiosity of the West. This is the best combination in wine and in a person, too.
The words of the oath:
„In front of the present members of the Saint Martin Wine Order and the numerous wine-lovers I, .................... hereby solemnly swear that with all my conviction I will spread the reputation of the Bükkalja wines, especially the Bogács Riesling, which can heal the heart and the soul, and make the spirit soar.
As a member of the Saint Martin Wine Order of Bogács I promise to be a worthy part of this illustrious corp. I will not harm it; on the contrary, I will contribute to its good reputation. I will never forget that the greatest respect is paid to the bent man cultivating grapes, so wherever I find myself in the world, if I have a wine glass in my hand, I will always drink this noble drink to honour wine-growers."