Type of wine: Dry, Red 

Grape varieties: 50% of the blend is from grape varieties originated in the Carpathian Basin, while the other 50% is of international varieties. We added Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to the Kékfrankos base. The final product is a full-bodied wine with nose of red fruits and spices. 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Acidity: 5.3 g/l 

Residual sugar: 2.5 g/l 

Extract: 29.6 g/l 

Technology: The fermentation process took 18 months in wooden barrels, with whole malolactic fermentation, which was followed by a long period of bottle maturing to maximalize its complexity. 

Serving temperature: 16–18°C 

Food pairing: Serve with pork, lamb and venison meals, cabbage dishes.

Cellar webshop retail price: 3099 HUF

Story: Bikavér is the most famous red blend of Eger. According to a legend, István Dobó’s fighters drank this in 1552, before and along the defendance of the castle against the Turkish troops.

Awards: 

– Berliner Wein Trophy 2024: Gold medal
– Vinagora International Wine Competition: 2024 Gold medal
– Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Silver medal
…and several national awards