Worth the wait
KÉKFRANKOS 2017
3 500 Ft
We have been learning about each other, getting friendly since the first bottling in 2013. Kékfrankos is the wine we mature in a bottle for the longest time before release. It demands patience, but unquestionably rewards those who wait.
Personal favorite
“An excellent red wine born from the meeting of the Sopron and Etyek wine regions. Retreating with a glass of Kúria Kékfrankos in the company of a book by Paul Auster: for me, this is perfect way to relax.”
Tünde Lehoczki
How it’s created
12 months of maturation in 300 litre oak barrels (30% new)
On the nose
sour cherry, raspberry and cranberry juice, sweet spices and black pepper
On the palate
hints of sour cherry and cranberry, accompanied by liquorice and mineral notes
Smoked cheese
Steak
| Year | Competition | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mundus Vini 2022 Spring Tasting | Gold | March 2022 |
| 2016 | BORIGO Test | 90 points – „Long, rich, fruity.”” | August 2021 |
| 2016 | VINARIUM International Wine Contest Bucharest 2021 | Gold | June 2021 |
| 2016 | Berliner Wine Trophy 2021 | Gold | April 2021 |
| 2016 | Pécsi Borozó Kékfrankos Test | 88 points –“Great to drink, long and exciting.” | March 2021 |
| 2016 | Robert Parker Wine Advocate (Mark Squires) | 89 points | November 2020 |
| 2015 | Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 | Bronze / 89 points – “Restrained nose with dark plums and crunchy berry fruit. Ripe and juicy, well-structured and refreshing.” | September 2020 |
| 2016 | Wine of the Hungarian Parliament 2020 | Kékfrankos 3rd Place | September 2020 |
| 2016 | BORIGO Test – Dániel Ercsey | 89 points – “Among the flavours the spices and the fruits complement each other nicely, the balance shifts towards fruitiness, which suits the wine well.” | July 2020 |
| 2016 | Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019 | Bronze | September 2019 |
| 2015 | Danube Wine Challenge | Champion Award - The best Kékfrankos | June 2019 |
| 2015 | Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 | Bronze | May 2019 |
| 2015 | Wine of the Hungarian Parliament 2019 | Kékfrankos - 1st place | April 2019 |