Görögszo bikaver 2019

Görögszó Bikavér comes from the Sebestyén estate, located on the slopes of Szekszárd in southern Hungary, one of the historic regions for characterful red wines. The vines are planted in soils that blend loess, clay, and sand, with Mediterranean and continental influences that promote even ripening of the grapes. The Görögszó plots benefit from well-ventilated exposures, limiting excessive heat and preserving natural freshness, resulting in balanced wines that are both ripe and elegant, representative of the Szekszárd Bikavér style.

Detailed winemaking information for Sebestyen Görögszó Bikavér 2019 is not specified by the producer; this Hungarian red wine is described as a typical Szekszárd blend, made from carefully harvested grapes, vinified in a traditional way to preserve the fruit and expression of the terroir, then aged to refine the tannins and bring aromatic complexity, in a balanced and harmonious style representative of the Sebestyen estate.

This wine reveals notes of red fruit and black cherry , complemented by hints of ripe plum and redcurrant , along with spicy nuances of pepper and clove , as well as a subtle touch of oak and vanilla . The palate offers a supple texture, fresh acidity , and fine tannins , balanced by a juicy body, with a medium-length finish marked by a return of spice and dark fruit .

It was the Romans who planted the first vines at a time when the Country was part of a region called Pannonia. It was at the dawn of the 18th century that Hungary, united with Austria, ensured the export of its most famous wine throughout Europe: Tokaj (from the Fürmint grape variety). As throughout Europe, in the 19th century, viticulture was destroyed by phylloxera. During the communist period, vineyards were managed in cooperatives which guaranteed a stable income for wine producers. Quite a few small winegrowers were unable to keep up with this growing economy, so the Hungarian vineyard was restructured, losing 30% of its surface area in the process. Nowadays, many family estates have emerged, some of which produce wines of incredible quality. As everywhere in Europe, viticulture is in decline as part of the European restructuring plan for the wine industry. Hungary, which is at the same latitude as Burgundy, has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The rainfall is sufficient for non-irrigated viticulture and the soils are heterogeneous and of high quality depending on the region. With around a hundred indigenous and international grape varieties, the country has good varietal diversity. The fürmint and the hárslevelü from the Tokaj region, vinified dry and at the origin of the great sweet wines of Tokaj, are undoubtedly the best-known varieties today. The most widely planted grape variety is Olasrizling for whites and Kéfrankos for reds. International grape varieties, mainly Bordeaux grape varieties, flourish in particular in the south of the country where they produce high-class wines.