2022 Easy

We are always on the lookout for Siller. Not highly regulated and with many means to achieve the end result, it’s essentially where white wine acidity and aromatics hits red wine structure and fruit. Color wise, somewhere in between a light red and a darker rosé. Historically found along the Danube throughout Central and Eastern Europe, it’s something that has survived occupations, wars, and communism and is on somewhat of a comeback. The Vaskpapu interpretation begins with destemmed Merlot direct pressed into tank blended with semi-carbonic (4-5 days maceration) Kékfrankos from nearby Szekzárd. 90% Merlot with just 10% of the Kékfrankos, it has an vibrant color without being overly carbonic, and plenty of fruit in concert with the acidity. With a little added SO2 to help clear the must, it’s bottled unfined and unfiltered. On our last visit, Géza had a beautifully prepared Halászle (Fisherman’s stew) for lunch. The Siller was perfectly suited for a hearty fishy broth with ample paprika.