VESZTERGOMBI BIKAVÉR 2015
Type of the wine: Red, Dry
Grape variety: Kékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kadarka
Sugar / Alcohol: 0 g/l 12,5 %
Terroir, vineyard: Szekszárd wine region, Szarvas crest, Bodzás, Kerékhegy, Hidaspetre vineyards
Training system: Cordon
Harvest: Hand harvested
Technology: Controlled fermentation in stainless steel tank, oak maturation for 20–24 months in large oak (10–50hl).
Quality level: Classic label, medium level
Temperature: 14-18 °C
Food pairing: Hungarian meals containing onion and paprika; rich roasts; cheese such as the Dutch Basiron, the Spanish Los Cameros, Port Salut and other semi-soft cheese.
Available quantity: 10.000 bottles
Retail price: EX CELLAR PRICE UPON REQUEST, RETAIL PRICE 8 EUROS
Story: The winery has made Bikavér since 1991 with more or less the same proportion of the varieties. The first Bikavér was released in 1993, the year when Ferenc Vesztergombi was awarded the prestigious title “Winemaker of the Year”.
Description
Kékfrankos gives the body and backbone of the wine, Cabernet Sauvignon adds spiciness and depth, Merlot is responsible for the soft and gentle character while Kadarka provides its soul.