HEIMANN & FIAI 2024 KADARKA SZEKSZARD, HUNGARY

Item #:
372509
Size:
750ml
James Suckling Score: 92 Open James Suckling Score: rating modal
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JAMES SUCKLING - 92 POINTS The forthright red cherry, blackberry and almond aromas pull you into this surprisingly substantial and well-structured wine made from the supposedly humble kadarka grape. Well rounded and medium-bodied, with ample fine-grained tannins and a long and velvety finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Stuart Pigott Senior Editor

History shows that the grape variety Kadarka, was probably brought to the country by Serbs fleeing from the Ottomans, and over time has become one of Hungary's most enticing grape varieties.. It is a pale-hued, extremely elegant wine with fresh acidity, low tannins and restrained red berry fruit aromas. Kadarka's light style makes it pleasant to sip alone throughout the year; however, it also pairs well with a variety of dishes. Its elegance means it complements baked vegetable dishes, light roast meats, light stews with plenty of vegetables, pepper ratatouille, potato gratin, potato pasta, lasagna, pizza meatballs in tomato sauce, goulash soup and spicy fish soup as well as other light Hungarian-style dishes