ST. ANDREA Egri Bikavér Superior 'Áldás' 2022

St. Andrea's Áldás is a Superior Bull's Blood that represent everything a great Bikavér should be, bringing alive the minerality of the Eger terroir.

A deep and complex nose with aromas of red cherry, red berries and a hint of liquorice root. This is a 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

Food Pairing

A versatile red wine, it makes a perfect accompaniment for steaks, grilled meats and vegetables. For an authentic pairing, try with traditional Hungarian dishes like goulash soup or a rich stew of paprika potatoes or a Baracskai semi-hard cheese.

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Details

Grape varieties: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Syrah, Merlot, Pinot noir, Cabernet franc, Kadarka and Cabernet sauvignon

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: 14.0%         

Bottle size: 0.75l

Meet the Winemaker

St. Andrea Winery, Eger - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

The philosophy of the family-owned, multi-award-winning St. Andrea winery is to create terroir-specific character wines that express their vineyards' unique characteristics. They mainly work with native Hungarian grape varieties, most suited to bringing out the best of this cool-climate region. The father-and-son team at St. Andrea put their heart and soul into crafting each bottle to provide you with outstanding wines that reflect Eger's great potential.