Feteasca Neagra is a local grape variety of Transylvania and there are some plantings in Hungary, too, yet I only tasted very few so far – I don’t really know what to expect. Based on this example from Recas, it’s a variety worth exploring, even though I’m not a fan of the winemaking for this wine.
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Pretty Austrian blaufrankisch: Silvia Heinrich 2021
My pick from the Silvia Heinrich range is the entry level blaufrankisch. The more expensive ones are a bit too oaky for me (my common complain about Burgenland reds), but this is lovely.
Pretty Kékfrankos: Gobri 2018

Such an interesting Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch) from Gobri, this promising new producer in Mátra.
Kerekes Syrah 2018
Syrah has good potential in Hungary in my opinion, but this one is not there yet to prove my theory, unfortunately. Continue reading