Kékfrankos Tasting Selection
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Exclusive selection of three kékfrankos red wines from three award-winner wineries showcasing the many faces of this terroir-driven native grape variety.
This selection includes a vineyard selection kékfrankos from the cool climate Eger region, an premium selection of hand-picked organic grapes grown in the limestone and unique micro-climate of Sopron, and a bio-dynamic vintage from the warm climate of Villány.
Kékfrankos is one of Hungary's principal red grape varieties, and this vineyard selection from hand-picked berries is a dynamic powerhouse of a wine.
Deep ruby colour and spicy nose with floral aromas. Savoury palate with searing acidity and a tight tannic structure. Red and black fruits on the palate, especially blackcurrant, are accompanied by fragrant, floral notes of violets and lavender. A rich and powerful vintage with plenty of ageing potential.
Grape variety: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)
Soil type: Brown forest soil
Fermentation: Spontaneous in stainless steel tank
Ageing: 18 months in 500l oak barrels
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Special feature: Vegan
STEIGLER Organic Soproni Kékfrankos 2022
Kékfrankos feels especially at home in the cool-climate Sopron region, and Soproni Kékfrankos is now widely regarded as a premium quality red wine with plenty of potential.
This is a rich and elegant medium-bodied organic red wine that combines grapes harvested from the Steiner and Steiger vineyards. It is classic deep ruby with purple shades. A cavalcade of red and black fruit on the palate, rounded out by spicy notes from the oak barrel ageing. Zesty acidity and medium tannins make this a complex yet easy-drinking vintage.
Grape variety: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)
Soil type: Limestone and brown forest soil
Fermentation: In open vat for 12–15 days.
Ageing: 9 months, 50% in Hungarian oak barrel, 50% in stainless steel tank
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Speciality: Organic, Vegan
WASSMANN Bio-Dynamic Organic Villányi Kékfrankos 2017
A perfectly balanced Kékfrankos from hand-picked, organically and byo-dynamically cultivated grapes. Deep ruby-purple colour. Smoky, earthy nose with an aroma of cherries and dark berries in the background and a hint of black pepper. The wine was made in an elegant, cool-climate style, resulting in high acidity but a soft and velvety mouthfeel. The palate is dominated by sour cherries, mushrooms, and cedarwood. Youthful, fine tannins and smoky, spicy finish with a bite
Grape variety: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)
Soil type: Limestone, loess and clay
Fermentation: Spontaneous
Ageing: 21 months in oak barriques and 16 months in bottle
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Special features: Bio-dynamic, organic, unfined, unfiltered, raw, vegan
Awards: PAR International Wine Award 2019 - Gold Medal