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PILLANGÓ 2019

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Crafted from Merlot grapes harvested from the Pillangó vineyard, this wine welcomes with a mature garnet color and aromas of mint and eucalyptus. It is unmistakably tannin-driven, yet with the refreshing presence of supportive acidity in the background. Dense in structure, it is a serious wine, dominated by fruitiness reminiscent of ripe cherries upon tasting.

It pairs well with characteristic meat, game dishes with tangy – e.g. forest fruit – garnishes, but also with dark chocolate desserts.

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 from this vintage that have high levels of acidity.

WINE REGION
Villány Wine Region, Pillangó vineyard. This vineyard selection is from the oldest Merlot plantation of the Pillangó vineyard, representing the finest values of the area. Most of the vineyard is a plateau leading to a
western aspect slope. It is named after its shape resembling a butterfly spreading its wings.

GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Merlot

VINIFICATION-MATURATION

We have been harvesting fine Merlot grapes from the Pillangó vineyard, planted in 1995. This vintage is particularly special because the vineyard is currently undergoing replantation, making it considered the final commercial vintage for a while.

In order to highlight fruitiness, maturation begins at a low temperature. Fermentation with grape skins took a total of 23 days. Both malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in barrique barrels. Barrels: 225 l; made of Zemplén and Mecsek oak; ages: 60% new, 20% two-year-old, 20% older.

We selected the best barrels in the course of the 16-month maturation, and these were independently bottled under the PILLANGÓ name.

ALCOHOL: 14,55%

CONSUME AT: 17-18˚C

Mandulás 2019

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The grapes come from our Mandolas and Gombas vineyards. The Cabernet Franc variety has found its natural home in Villány, so we call its wine Villányi Franc and we profess that it is the epitome of elegance and harmony.

The grapes were harvested in the Mandolás and Gombás vineyards. The wine is a selection of barrels, the best of Villányi Franc, which we only make in great vintages. Its consumption is designed to be an experience coming to the market, but also after 10 years. Large wine with remarkable structure and long lengths. Its fruitiness is reminiscent of blackberries and ripe cherries. The elegant length finishes with dark chocolate, cinnamon and cedar spice. Decanting can be beneficial.

Recommended for big game dishes or refined roasts e.g. forest berry reduction. It is also worth trying with dark chocolate desserts!

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 from this vintage that have high levels of acidity.

VINIFICATION-MATURATION

Two weeks of steady slow fermentation was followed by another week of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in barrique barrels. Barrles: 225 l from Zemplén and Mecsek okas, age 65% new, 20% one-year and 15% second year. During the 18-months barrel maturation, we monitored the wine, selected the most beautiful barrels and we bottled these independently under the name Mandulás.

ALCOHOL: 14.93%

CONSUME AT: 15-16˚C

DUENNIUM 2015

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DUENNIUM is the ’flagship’ of Vylyan – produced only in the best vintagesfrom carefully selected grapes of the best vineyards.

The 2011 blend is dominated by Cabernet Franc from the Mandolás and rounded off with Merlot harvested from the Pillangó vineyard to createa harmonious unity. This wine has an explicit, upstanding and balanced structure with ripe tannins, vital acidity and velvety texture. The aromas are intense and complex with notes of ripe but lively black sour cherry, hip, cranberry, cinnamon and vanilla notes. The palate is deep with a long-lasting finish. This wine is a delicate experience, an extension of the moment.

Good choice with venison, joint of beef and steaks. It is also recommended with dark chocolate desserts.

2015

VINTAGE – 2015 We had some excellent months with a very high number of sunshine hours and cumulative heat, as well as a couple of record-high temperatures. But the grapes were not frightened, and the weather remained dry and warm till mid-October. The harvest of 2015 began on 1 September, we received grapes with good proportions and balance, as well as a fine nutrient content. The wines made have livelier acidity, feel vivid and crispy, with powerful fruity notes.

Dry red wine

WINE REGION
Villány | Pillangó and Mandolás vineyards

GRAPE VARIETIES
Cabernet Franc 89 %, Merlot 11 %

VINIFICATION-MATURATION

Duennium is blended from the most beautiful wines of our ‘Bordeaux’ grape varieties.

The concentrated and mature grapes were macerated long. The malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in 225 litre Hungarian oak barrels of mixed age (50 % new, 50 % 1 year old).

The wine was aged first for 17 months when the lots with the most character were selected and blended. The process continued with 1 more year of ageing in 6000 litre wooden casks before the wine was eventually bottled.

ALCOHOL: 13,50 %

CONSUME AT: 16-17 °C

Berliner Wine Trophy Winter 2023: Gold

Asia Wine Trophy 2023: Gold

VinAgora 2023: Silver

54. Villányi Borverseny 2023: Gold

Gilbert and Gaillard International Challenge 2024: 91Pont, Double Gold

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