Exclusive selection of three kékfrankos red wines from three award-winner wineries showcasing the many faces of this terroir-driven native grape variety.
This selection includes a vineyard selection kékfrankos from the cool climate Eger region, an award-winning premium selection of hand-picked grapes grown in the limestone and unique micro-climate of Sopron, and an exceptional organic vintage from the warm climate of Villány.
BOLYKI Egri Kékfrankos 2019
Kékfrankos is one of Hungary's principal red grape varieties, and this vineyard selection from hand-picked berries 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.
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
Special feature: Vegan
STEIGLER Soproni Kékfrankos 2019
Kékfrankos feels especially at home in the cool-climate Sopron region, and Soproni Kékfrankos is now widely regarded as a premium quality red wine with plenty of potential.
This is a rich and meaty medium-bodied red wine that combines grapes harvested from the Steiner and Steiger vineyards. It is classic deep ruby with purple shades. A cavalcade of red and black fruit on the palate, rounded out by elegant spicy notes from the oak barrel ageing. Zesty acidity and medium tannins make this a complex yet easy-drinking vintage.
Grape variety: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)
Soil type: Limestone and brown forest soil
Fermentation: In open vat for 12–15 days.
Ageing: 9 months, 50% in Hungarian oak barrel, 50% in stainless steel tank
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Speciality: Vegan
Awards: International Wine Challenge 2022 - Silver Medal - 91 points
WASSMANN Bio-Dynamic Organic Villányi Kékfrankos 2017
A perfectly balanced Kékfrankos from hand-picked, organically and byo-dynamically cultivated grapes. Deep ruby-purple colour. Smoky, earthy nose with an aroma of cherries and dark berries in the background and a hint of black pepper. The wine was made in an elegant, cool-climate style, resulting in high acidity but a soft and velvety mouthfeel. The palate is dominated by sour cherries, mushrooms, and cedarwood. Youthful, fine tannins and smoky, spicy finish with a bite
Grape variety: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)
Soil type: Limestone, loess and clay
Fermentation: Spontaneous
Ageing: 21 months in oak barriques and 16 months in bottle
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Special features: Bio-dynamic, organic, unfined, unfiltered, raw, vegan
Awards: PAR International Wine Award 2019 - Gold Medal
