BOLYKI Egri Bikavér 'Bull's Blood' 2021

A classic Egri Bikavér from the Bolyki Winery, this powerful award-winning Hungarian Bull's Blood showcases the welcoming side of this legendary red wine.

Attractive, deep ruby colour. The spicy nose shows a core of dark stewed fruit and a hint of chocolate. Rich, chewy palate with intense black pepper spice, followed by dark cherry and blackcurrant notes and a touch of vanilla. Lively acidity, tight tannic structure, and long mineral finish.

Food Pairing

A great accompaniment to rich meat dishes such as paprikash chicken, traditional Hunter's stew and lamb chops, as well as Hungarian classics like goulash soup. You can also pair it with some semi-hard cheese like Baracskai to bring out the best from both.

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Details

Grape varieties: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zweigelt, Blauburger, Portugieser

Soil type: Brown forest soil

Fermentation: Spontaneous, in stainless steel tank

Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content: 13.0%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan, unfiltered

Meet the Winemaker

Bolyki Winery, Eger - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

János Bolyki is a first-generation winemaker at the vanguard of a new wave of dynamic young professionals, offering a youthful take on classic Hungarian wines. In his Eger winery, located in an abandoned stone quarry with the cellars carved straight into the rock, he produces a range of red and white wines that evoke this unique terroir's character and rich minerality. For a refreshing taste of Eger, look no further than a bottle of Bolyki.