Kuria Red

Kuria Red, Kékfrankos und Pinot Noir, Merlot aus Etyek, Ungarn. Intense spicy nose with additional aromas of blackcurrant, black pepper and a touch of icing sugar. The taste is fruity and slightly spicy with cherries, raspberries, blackcurrants, slightly dried thyme and cloves.

Kékfrankos or Blaufrankisch is a red wine grape that originated in Franconia in present-day Germany, where it means “blue wine” in the region. It originates from Slovenia and, together with Zweigelt, is one of the typical red grape varieties in Austria. It produces light, spicy wines with a slight acidity and goes perfectly with Austro-Hungarian dishes.Blaufränkisch is a dark grape variety used in red wine. Blaufrankisch vines are late-maturing grape varieties planted in warmer locations. Blaufrankisch is the second most important red grape variety in Austria after Zweigelt.

Pinot Noir: in an old text from 1659 the grape is also called Rotkläffner. Pinot noir is a noble blue grape from Burgundy from which all great Burgundy wines are made. The grape mainly grows in a cooler climate and is very dependent on soil conditions. Therefore, it is not an easy grape variety to grow. But if the conditions are ideal, very complex, elegant wines of top quality can be made. Is also important in champagne must. It gives champagne backbone, strength and fullness. The famous Pinot Noir can be found in almost every wine country. In Germany the grape is also called spätburgunder. Blauburgunder in Austria and Switzerland.

Merlot is one of the oldest Vitis vinifera varieties that ripens earlier than Carbernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Merlot is important in Bordeaux, especially in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. Merlot plantings have increased significantly in recent years. The grape is very popular worldwide and people are increasingly realizing that Merlot must be planted in a fairly cool vineyard. This grape produces dark, cool, soft, spicy and fruity wines.