Takler Kékfrankos (sc)

Takler Kékfrankos (sc) from Szekszard, Hungary. Intense aromas of blueberry, blackberry, anise and black pepper. You taste softly melded tannins with a smooth finish. On the mid-palate, it brings characteristics of young black fruit with a subtle touch of spice on the finish.

Kékfrankos: the Hungarian name for Austrian Blaufränkisch. 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGrXdN51njc&feature=youtu.be