BOLYKI Egri Kékfrankos 2019

Kékfrankos is Hungary's principal red grape variety, and this vineyard selection Egri Kékfrankos from the Bolyki Winery 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.

Food Pairing

Typically for a Kékfrankos, this wine has plenty of acidity, which makes it the perfect accompaniment to heavy, hearty dishes. Serve with steaks, meatloaf and BBQ meats. For vegetable lovers, we recommend trying it with a rich aubergine stew. You can also pair it with semi-hard cheese like Baracskai.

Serving temperature: 14-16°C

Details

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

Speciality: Vegan

Meet the Winemaker

Bolyki Winery, Eger - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

János Bolyki is a first-generation winemaker at the vanguard of a new wave of dynamic young professionals, offering a youthful take on classic Hungarian wines. In his Eger winery, located in an abandoned stone quarry with the cellars carved straight into the rock, he produces a range of red and white wines that evoke this unique terroir's character and rich minerality. For a refreshing taste of Eger, look no further than a bottle of Bolyki.