2021 Vaskapu Kastély Kert Cuvée
Vaskapu Kastély
Pécs, Hungary
2021
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Kékfrankos
Humid Continental
loess, clay, and forest loam
60% is 10 day whole cluster semi-carbonic Kékfrankos blended with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which are both open vat fermented for 12 days.
12.6%
1.2 g/l
6.7 g/l
Pécs, Hungary
2021
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Kékfrankos
Humid Continental
loess, clay, and forest loam
60% is 10 day whole cluster semi-carbonic Kékfrankos blended with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which are both open vat fermented for 12 days.
12.6%
1.2 g/l
6.7 g/l
Notes & Pairings
Kert translates to “garden,” so this is basically a “Gemischter Satz” with a little extra for good measure. 60% is 10 day whole cluster semi-carbonic Kékfrankos blended with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which are both open vat fermented for 12 days. The final 5% is direct pressed Kadarka and Hárslevelű. This has more grip than the previous vintage, but the aromatic lift from the Kadarka and Hárslevelű make it more of a crunchy grip than a drying one. The final blend was aged in fibertank and oak barrels for 8 months. Bottled unfiltered, unclarified and without added SO2. 2780 bottles produced.