ST. ANDREA Egri Bikavér Grand Superior 'Nagy-Eged Cru' 2018

A rich nose is followed by a vibrant cavalcade of fruit on the palate. A core of dark fruit, including sour cherry and blackcurrant, is complemented by tertiary aromas of tobacco, black pepper, and barrel spices. Complex and refined with endless layers and depth, the sip culminates in a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing

A mouth-filling red, it makes the perfect pairing for steaks and grills. Alternatively, try it with a rich mushroom dish, goulash soup, beef stew or lecso. Serve it with soft cheese for a moment of gastronomic bliss.

Serving temperature: 15-17°C

Details

Grape varieties: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Merlot, Cabernet franc, Blauburger.

Soil type: Brown forest soil with clay, rhyolite tuff in the deep layers

Fermentation: Spontaneous in open wooden vats and stainless steel 

Ageing: 18 months in large oak barrel

Alcohol content: 15.5%         

Bottle size: 0.75l

Meet the Winemaker

St. Andrea Winery, Eger - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

The philosophy of the family-owned, multi-award-winning St. Andrea winery is to create terroir-specific character wines that express their vineyards' unique characteristics. They mainly work with native Hungarian grape varieties, most suited to bringing out the best of this cool-climate region. The father-and-son team at St. Andrea put their heart and soul into crafting each bottle to provide you with outstanding wines that reflect Eger's great potential.