GERE Kopar 2022

Kopar is the flagship wine of the renowned Gere winery and the liquid signature of winemaker Andrea. This unique blend showcases the excellence of Villány.

Since its first vintage in 1997, Kopar has become a benchmark for Hungarian winemaking and is widely recognised as the country's first fine wine brand. It has been refined over the years, earning the highest accolades from industry professionals, wine enthusiasts, and connoisseurs worldwide.

Selected grapes from premier vineyards are harvested at different times to ensure optimal ripeness. Each batch is fermented and matured separately, and, like a jigsaw puzzle, winemaker Andrea Gere masterfully combines them according to the family's secret recipe to deliver a consistent and instantly recognisable flavour profile that is quintessentially Kopar.

In appearance, Kopar boasts a blackish-purple core with a burgundy-red rim. The nose presents refined aromas of toasted oak, black pepper, dark forest fruits, cigar box, and mineral notes. On the palate, it is full and complex, featuring flavours of dark forest fruits accompanied by exotic barrel spices that beautifully balance the rich tannins. While it is delightful to enjoy now, it will continue to improve over the next 10 to 15 years.

Food Pairing

Serve this wine with beef stew, roasted rack of lamb, or a venison steak served with peppercorn jus. It also complements smoked meats, grilled mushrooms, and strong cheeses such as Gouda, Cheddar, or Parmesan.

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Grape variety: 50% Cabernet Franc; 40% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Soil type: Loess and clay soil over limestone bedrock

Fermentation: Initially in wooden vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels

Ageing: 16 months, with 80% in new small barrels and 20% in second-use barrels

Alcohol content: 14.0%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan

A. Gere Winery, Villány

Founded in 1990, A. GERE is a family-owned winery with seven generations of winemaking traditions in Villány. The estate spans 75 hectares, utilising some of the region's finest vineyards and primarily focusing on Bordeaux grape varieties that thrive in the area's sub-Mediterranean climate.

The winery practices sustainable viticulture, hand-harvests its fruit, and employs modern winemaking techniques to produce concentrated and elegant red wines. Each vintage is crafted with care, resulting in contemporary masterpieces shaped by centuries of family heritage and the unique Villány terroir.