Best of Hungary Decanter Winner Wine Selection
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This six-bottle mix case is a unique selection of 2022 and 2023 Decanter World Wine Award medal winners and the perfect introduction to Hungarian fine wine.
It includes two fiery Bull's Blood from Eger, the legendary red wine of the region acting as the winemakers' liquid signature, one refreshing white wine from the shores of Lake Balaton, an elegant sparkling wine from the volcanic Somlo Hill, as well as a 5 and a 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, which are some of the most complex natural sweet wines in the world. Featuring two Platinum Award Winners, you can be sure to taste the best from Hungary, while you can also lay down a couple of bottles for ageing, as they will get even better with time.
BOLYKI Egri Bikavér 'Bull's Blood' 2018
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
Speciality: Vegan, unfiltered
Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - Bronze Medal
GRÓF DEGENFELD Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2017
Luscious fragrance of apricot and ginger jam, peaches and cream, honeysuckle, and orange blossom with a lovely light touch of warming spice. An assertive and imposing texture with a rich palate of candied and tropical citrus fruit, while a layer of new Hungarian oak adds toasted, woody notes. 2017 was an excellent aszú vintage and the result is outstanding balance and poised acidity.
Grape variety: 85% Hárslevelű, 15% Furmint
Soil type: Volcanic
Fermentation: Oak barrels
Ageing: Oak barrels
Alcohol content: 11.0%
Bottle size: 0.5l
Speciality: Vegan
Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - Platinum Medal - 97 points
A lovely bouquet of lime, flowers and stone fruits with a tantalising brioche aroma adding extra layers of complexity. Vibrant citrus fruits on the palate with rich notes of ageing on the lees. Subtle bubbles allow the minerality of the furmint grapes to shine, while the gentle mousse provides a long aftertaste of grapefruit and a touch of salinity. With a perfectly balanced structure and refined details, this is not just an exceptional vintage for special occasions but the drink of choice for those who seek the best at all times.
Grape variety: 57% Furmint, 43% Chardonnay
Soil type: Volcanic
Fermentation: Méthode traditionnelle
Ageing: Minimum 24-30 months
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 - Platinum - 97 Points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - Gold Medal - 96 Points
ST. ANDREA Egri Bikavér Superior 'Bull' 2021
Deep and complex nose with aromas of red cherry, red berries and a hint of liquorice root. Savoury cool-climate style with notes of ripe bramble and leafy black fruits complimented by oak, chocolate and sweet smoked spice. 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
TOKAJICUM Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2018
You are drawn in by an opulent and intense aroma of honeyed sweetness, mango, orange peel and fragrant forest mushrooms. The palate is rich in acacia blossoms, marmalade and tropical notes of passion fruit. This concentrated sweet wine is perfectly balanced by its natural acidity, creating a highly-drinkable vintage with a creamy texture and a lingering mineral finish.
Grape variety: Furmint and Hárslevelű
Soil type: Volcanic loess
Fermentation: In oak barrel
Ageing: 30 months in oak barrel
Alcohol content: 10.5%
Bottle size: 0.5l
Speciality: Vegan
Awards:
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Bronze Medal
ZELNA Organic Vineyard Selection Olaszrizling 2021
It opens with a lovely honeyed citrus character that melts into notes of golden apples. A complex palate of tropical fruits and elderflower cordial is rounded out by an appealing flinty, smoky note and a lively acidity. This is an easy-drinking yet layered vintage with real depth of character, not just for warm summer days.
Grape variety: Olaszrizling (Welschriesling)
Soil type: Limestone
Fermentation: Stainless steel tank
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Speciality: Organic, vegan
Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - Platinum Medal
*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.