SEBESTYÉN Porkoláb Bikavér 2019

This vineyard selection Bull's Blood from Porkoláb is a totally distinctive wine. It is so fragrant that the intensely concentrated red fruit character almost comes as a surprise, while the gentle tannins build beautifully as the sip flows gracefully over the palate. The lively acidity and silky smooth texture beautifully carries this elegant drink to its culmination of a long, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing

It is the perfect accompaniment to dishes made with paprika like goulash soup and vegetable pepper stew, as well as beef steak and semi-hard cheese.

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Details

Grape variety: Kékfrankos, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Kadarka.

Soil type: Loess

Fermentation: In open tank

Ageing: 22 months in Hungarian oak barrels

Alcohol content: 13.5%         

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan

Meet the Winemaker

Sebestyén Winery, Szekszárd - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

The Sebestyén Winery's story started twenty-five years ago and is now a two-generation artisan family winery. Meticulous attention is paid to even the smallest detail in the vineyards, as these are directly reflected in every drop of the resulting wines. The aim is to harvest only the highest quality grapes, achieved by rigorous volume controls and hand-harvesting, so only the healthiest bunches are selected and picked for vinification. Believing that Bikavér wines are the single best expression of the Szekszárd wine region, great significance is attached to the individuality and character of local varieties which form the backbone of the famed Bull's Blood unique to Hungary. It showcases the best of the wine region and brings an authentic taste of Szekszárd to Wales and beyond.