Bikavér, or Bull's Blood, is a legendary Hungarian red wine. Experience the best of the volcanic Eger terroir with three special award-winning vintages.
Bikavér, also known as 'Bull's Blood', is a classic Hungarian red cuvée. It can only be made by following strict guidelines, yet this traditional terroir wine serves as winemakers' ruby red signature, living up to its legendary name. At least three local grape varieties are combined into a perfectly harmonious blend, creating a rich and fruity masterpiece with a tantalisingly complex mineral structure that only the best Bull's Blood can provide.
BOLYKI Egri Bikavér 'Bull's Blood' 2020
A classic Egri Bikavér from the Bolyki Winery, this award-winning vintage showcases an approachable side of this legendary wine.
Attractive, deep ruby colour. The spicy nose shows a core of dark stewed fruit and a hint of chocolate. Rich, chewy palate with intense black pepper spice, followed by dark cherry and blackcurrant notes and a touch of vanilla. Lively acidity, tight tannic structure, and long mineral finish.
Grape varieties: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zweigelt, Blauburger, Portugieser
Soil type: Brown forest soil
Fermentation: Spontaneous, in stainless steel tank
Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Special feature: Vegan, unfiltered
Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - Bronze Medal
BUKOLYI Organic Egri Bikavér 'Bull's Blood' 2020
Combining hand-picked grapes from three traditional varieties, this is the only organic Egri Bikavér produced in the region and it certainly packs a punch.
The wine shows off an attractive inky purple and red hue; pouring medium to medium-full. It's clear that there is depth and complexity here, as a seductive array of flavours are jumping out from the glass. Oak and bramble, alongside red and blue fruits, are complemented by rustic aromas of forest floor and chocolate. A tantalising acidity and medium tannins give the wine its balance. Hints of flint, smoke and paprika can be found on the finish.
Expert Opinion
Caroline Gilby - Master of Wine - 89 points - Decanter November 2021
A dark ruby wine with generous notes of spiced plum, blackcurrant jam and a hint of balsamic complexity. On the palate, juicy, ripe raspberry fruit and supple tannins - a modern, fruit-focused Bikavér from the only certified producer in the region.
Grape varieties: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Syrah, Pinot Noir
Soil type: Brown forest soil
Fermentation: Spontaneous, in small wooden vats
Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Special feature: Organic; vegan
Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 - Bronze Medal - 87 points
ST. ANDREA Egri Bikavér Superior “Bull” 2021
A superior quality Bull's Blood from Eger, this award-winning red wine is everything a great Bikavér should be.
Deep and complex nose with aromas of red cherry, red berries and a hint of liquorice root. Savoury style with notes of ripe bramble and leafy black fruits complemented by oak, chocolate and sweet smoked spice. Its medium body and elegant minerality are characteristic of the volcanic, cool-climate Eger terroir. Soft, ripe tannins and fine acidity set this wine up perfectly for food pairing and ageing if you can wait.
Grape varieties: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Merlot, Pinot noir, Cabernet sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet franc, Kadarka
Soil type: Brown forest soil with clay, rhyolite tuff in the deep layers
Fermentation: In stainless steel tank
Ageing: 13 months in oak barrel
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Bronze Medal - 88 points
*Please note that if any of the above wines are not available on the day of despatch, then we will substitute it with another similar wine.
