DANCH & GRANGER SELECTIONS
2021 Kadarka Porkoláb-völgy by Heimann & Fiai
Heimann & Fiai

2021 Kadarka Porkoláb-völgy

Appellation
Szekszárd, Hungary
Vintage
2021
Composition
100% Kadarka
Climate
Cool continental with dry warm summers
Soils
Mainly loess with iron rich red clay.
Maceration & aging
Fermented in open plastic vats, 13 days maceration, and then aged in unlined clay vessels for 8 months.
Alcohol
12.3%
Residual sugar
1.9 g/l
Acidity
6.2 g/l

Notes & Pairings

In 2012 the Heimann family planted 2 hectares with 3 specific clones (P123, P115 and P131) on the western facing and windy part of the Porkoláb valley. The soil is the typical loess of Szekszárd with the addition of iron rich red clay. Using no more than 30% whole clusters, the wine was fermented in open plastic vats, light extraction with twice daily punchdowns, 13 days maceration, and then aged in unlined clay vessels for 8 months. Compared to the Birtok, this single vineyard bottling is impossibly elegant and layered despite having less alcohol. Aromatically, it showcases the dried flower, herbal and spiciness of Kadarka.