BEST OF HUNGARY Bull's Blood 'Budapest' 2020

Combining the legendary Bull's Blood red wine with stylish gift packaging inspired by the capital city of Budapest, this is the perfect Hungarian present. It is an excellent choice if you are looking for a novelty gift for your wine-loving friends or as a delicious reminder of your time spent in this magical city.

This silky-smooth blend is crafted from selected, hand-picked berries. It showcases the fruitiness and vibrant dynamicity of the native Kékfrankos grape and the spiciness of the Kadarka, which are brought into beautiful harmony by adding Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This ruby-coloured red wine has an elegant and balanced structure, harmonic acidity, and round tannins.

Food Pairing

It is the perfect accompaniment to dishes made with paprika like goulash soup and shakshuka, as well as beef stew, steak, game dishes and semi-hard cheese.

Serving temperature: 15-16°C

Details

Grape variety: Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Soil type: Loess

Fermentation: Controlled in stainless steel tanks

Ageing: 12 months in 500l Hungarian oak barrels

Alcohol content: 14.0%         

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan

Meet the Winemaker

Lajvér Winery, Szekszárd - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

Lajvér Winery is an innovative and modern winery based in the heart of the Szekszárd wine region. Their picturesque vineyards are on the green rolling valley slopes embracing the meandering Lajvér creek. The wine regions sub-mediterrean climate and baking hot summers are tempered by this proximity to water, creating the ideal growing conditions for cultivating healthy, perfectly ripe grapes. Vinification is carried out under state-of-the-art conditions, in a Eco-friendly cellar which relies on gravitation energy to gently press the berries. Contemporary in style while remaining true to its volcanic terroir, this bespoke Bull's Blood brings an authentic taste of Hungary.