St. Andrea Hangács Bikavér 2018

Hangács Bikavér is a vineyard-selected Bull’s Blood blend from Eger that highlights the richness of the Eger wine region. A blend of the finest selected grapes grown on the vineyard (30% Kékfrankos, 28% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot, 14% Pinot Noir and 10% Kadarka), this wine is bursting with rich fruity flavors and layers of spices and herbs. Intense, warm and round, this is a bold blend from one of Eger’s finest vineyards.

Bull’s Blood (bikavér) is a classic red blend usually based on the kékfrankos grape variety. Done well, it is fruity, elegant and refined. While its past quality has earned it a mixed reputation, it is on the comeback as an increasing number of winemakers are now making bikavér to showcase the Eger region’s fruity, elegant and smooth style.

About the St. Andrea winery

The St. Andrea winery is run by Dr. György Lőrinc, one of Hungary’s best winemakers and former winemaker of the year. The winemaking style of György (nicknamed “Gyuri”) was deeply influenced by his travels through Burgundy, and the winery prides itself in creating refined wines, both red and white, that are true to the soil and traditions of the region.

His eldest son, also Gyuri, has traveled and visited wineries around the world. He has just returned from New Zealand in 2014 and is now bringing his international experience to the family winery.