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On the nose there are plenty of aromatics including hints of lemon, almond blossom and ripe apple while the first sip reveals a medium body, vibrant freshness and stone fruit, citrus and red apple flavors which linger long on the tongue.
It makes an excellent aperitif when well chilled; also a great companion to poultry, fish dishes and salads.
2020
The vintage of 2020 featured cooler weather (following a warm spring) and average precipitation. The high annual heat had a positive impact on ripening – taste, scent and aromatic notes are quite concentrated in wines from this vintage. The months around the harvest had low volume of rain, long periods of sunshine and cool nights, enabling us the work with grapes that have high levels of acidity.
Dry white wine
Villány Wine Region
Pillangó and Dobogó vineyards, southern and southwestern aspect
VARIETIES
Olaszrizling (46%), Riesling (32%), Chardonnay (22%)
VINIFICATION-MATURATION
Each variety was treated independently, separately fermented in tanks at 16 to 20°C and then the two wines were blended. No malolactic fermentation was performed, thus the wine retains its natural acids. A wine made with the reductive approach; this (oxygen-isolated) process preserves the fresh and perfumy fruitiness.
ALCOHOL: 12.5 %
CONSUME AT: 10 -11˚C
Crispy and elegant, a true rosé by nature.
The liveliness of strawberry and lime is reminiscent in the intensive bouquet and taste. The freshness and vividness are supported by the powerful acidity, asking for another sip each time.
On the label: one of the characters from the ancient Villány legend, the saviour Cock shouting out that the sun has risen.
As an aperitif well-chilled and as the pair of light meals (salads and roasted poultry).
2021
The unusually cool spring of the 2021 vintage was followed by abundant summer sunshine. This brought in the backwardness of grape development, so harvest dates evoked “old times”. The warm summer and the moderate rainfall allowed the formation of pleasant aromas. The cooler October weather following sunny September has contributed to the development of more vibrant acids, which will result in vibrant, vibrant wines from this vintage.
Dry rose wine
WINE REGION: Villany | Városhegy, Mandolás and Dobogó vineyards
GRAPE VARIETIES
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Merlot
VINIFICATION-MATURATION
The grapes harvested from the vineyards designated for the rosé are pressed without fermentation with the grape skins. Fermentation and maturation are performed in cooled tanks (at 16 and 20°C) to preserve the natural carbon dioxide in the wine, providing a finer and more pleasant sensation of acidity than artificially added CO₂. Varieties are finally blended before bottling
ALCOHOL: 12.41 %
CONSUME AT: 9-10 ˚C
In the Villany wine region portugieser is a variety that can be found in every cellar. In the ‘Legend of the devilplowed hill’ it is represented by the cat.
We couldn’t live everyday life without it. A thirst-quenchingly fruity, nice and easygoing wine that ‘purrs’ and flatters – a wine that feels good to drink every day! The varietal specific red berries on the nose are rounded off by a combination of sour cherry, plum and sloe on the palate. Its tannins are soft and velvety.
It is a good match with lighter Hungarian dishes, fish for example, and Italian starters and pastas.
2020
The vintage of 2020 featured cooler weather (following a warm spring) and average precipitation. The high annual heat had a positive impact on ripening – taste, scent and aromatic notes are quite concentrated in wines from this vintage. The months around the harvest had low volume of rain, long periods of sunshine and cool nights, enabling us the work with grapes that have high levels of acidity.
Dry red wine
WINE REGION
Villány | Pillangó- and Városhegy vineyards
GRAPE VARIETIES
Portugieser
VINIFICATION-MATURATION
In accordance with the characteristics ofthe variety,in order to highlight vivid fruitiness,the harvested grapes werekept with the skin for a brief period of 10-11days,at the temperature of 25-26 °C. Malolactic fermentation,and then maturation also took place in tanks.
ALCOHOL: 12,75 %
CONSUME AT: 12-13˚C
The bouquet features notes of freshpeach,yellow apple and vanilla. On the palate,hints of saltiness and bitterness add to the excitement. Fresh and vividly fruity,featuring a touch of light-toastbarrels as well,with an otherwise easy-to-drink,modest approach.
Our chardonnay is round, fresh and ethereal, like the character it is named after. In the ancient legend of Villány HЁRKA is the beautiful maiden, whom the devil couldn’t resist.
It is a good companion with cream sauces and soups,such as vegetable cream soup orbéchamel,white meat and fish,or grilled vegetables.
2019
The vintage of 2019 featured cooler weather (following a warm spring) and average precipitation. The high annual heat had a positive impact on ripening taste, scent and aromatic notes are quite concentrated in wines from this vintage. The months around the harvest had low volume of rain, long periods of sunshine and cool nights, enabling us the work with grapes that have high levels of acidity.
Dry white wine
WINE REGION
Villány | Pillangó vineyard, Plateau
GRAPE VARIETIES
Chardonnay
VINIFICATION-MATURATION
One-third of the wine was matured in barrels.Whole clusters of grape were pressed,and after sedimentation most part of the must was fermented slowly and steadily in tanks and barrels between 16 to 20°C.Barrel ageing: in225-litre Hungarian oak barrels for4months. The lees were stirred multiple times(applying the so-called batonnage technique)thus supporting the development of a morefull-bodied,creamy and flavour-rich character. Then the two wines were blended.
ALCOHOL: 13,16 %
CONSUME AT: 10 -11˚C
ÖRDÖG is the blend of local varieties in the classicus product range, named after the Devil in love in the traditional Villány legend. It is not the finesse, but the liveliness that makes it popular.
The most valuable characteristics of this blend of local varieties are its powerful, dynamic structure, lively and refreshing acidity. On the palate it features the fruity notes of dried sour cherry and ripe cherry with hints of cinnamon spiciness. In the aftertaste the taste and texture reminiscent of cocoa powder also appear. The idea of the legend’s devil about marriage lives on in this diabolical blend.
It pairs well with slightly fattier meat roasts or spicy hot vegetable ragouts. It also pairs perfectly with paprika dishes, Italian pasta and not overly tangy cheese.
2019
The vintage of 2019 featured cooler weather
(following a warm spring) and average
precipitation. The high annual heat had a
positive impact on ripening – taste, scent and
aromatic notes are quite concentrated in
wines from this vintage. The months around
the harvest had low volume of rain, long
periods of sunshine and cool nights, enabling
us the works with grapes that have high
levels of acidity.
Dry red wine
EXPOSURE:
Villány wine region | Városhegy- and Mandolás vineyards
GRAPE VARIETIES:
Merlot (54%), Cabernet Franc (40%), Blaufrankisch (6%)
VINIFICATION-MATURATION
Each grape variety was processed and vinified separately, after careful separation. After fermentation wines are matured in large older barrels (50%), older barrique barrels (30% – made of Zemplén and Mecsek oak) and tanks (20%) for one year, followed by the blending of each of them
ALCOHOL: 14,39%
CONSUME AT: 15-16 ˚C
BOGYÓLÉ is the nouveau wine from the Villány slopes, the first red wine of the vintage, made in observance of the winemaking traditions of the French Beaujolais Nouveau. Our only red wine that is only red in colour, but practically lacks tannin. The wine itself is born within the grape and then it explodes to life. The Hungarian brand name “Bogyólé” refers to this origin. As a nouveau wine, the first wine from 2020 also brings about the typical new wine character that is so popular: zesty, lively, cheerful, explosively fruity: full of scents and aromas of raspberry, red berries and rum punch. It feels easy to drink and spreads happiness.
TRIVIA:
With our traditional yearly artistic competition, the nouveau wine debuts in a new costume every year. This year, all graphic design programmes in higher-education were invited to the competition, and the institutions were also represented on the panel assessing the submissions. This year’s winner is Veronika Kovács, student of the Metropolitan University, Budapest.
Traditionally recommended for St. Martin’s Day delicacies (especially goose meals)!
2021
The unusually cool spring of the 2021 vintage was followed by abundant summer sunshine. This brought in the backwardness of grape development, so harvest dates evoked “old times”. The warm summer and the moderate rainfall allowed the formation of pleasant aromas. The cooler October weather following sunny September has contributed to the development of more vibrant acids, which will result in vibrant, vibrant wines from this vintage.
Dry red wine
WINE REGION
Villány | Városhegy vineyards
GRAPE VARIETIES
70 % Zweigelt
30 % Blaufrankisch
VINIFICATION-MATURATION
Whole grape bunches are put into the tank without crushing and grape-picking. Carbonic maceration is applied for 7 days (under CO2 gas) to promote fermentation within the grape. The wine is bottled following malolactic fermentation and final treatment.
ALCOHOL: 13 %
CONSUME AT: 12-13˚C
