Barnag Dzsúz 2024

The Dzsúz series has a long tradition at Barnag, even if the blend shifts slightly from year to year. The idea stays the same: a fresh, fruit-focused red that is all about drinkability.

Most of it comes from an early harvest of young Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) from the cooler Monoszló area, fermented mostly as whole clusters and partly direct-pressed, in stainless steel and oak. Riper fruit from the warmer Cabernet vineyard in Aszófő fills it out (roughly 70% Kékfrankos, 30% Cabernet). Low in tannin, high in energy, lively and light. Best served lightly chilled and drunk in big, happy gulps.

About Barnag winery

This young natural winery is named after the tiny village of Barnag, nestled in the hills above the northern shore of Lake Balaton. Winemaker Bence Szilágyi brings a relaxed, open-minded approach to winemaking, creating vibrant, wild wines that are full of personality, but are always cleanly made and a pleasure to drink.

Using grapes such as Furmint, Riesling, Kékfrankos, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, Bence allows each vintage to influence the blends and winemaking process. The winemaking process is low-intervention: spontaneous fermentation is used, and there is no fining or filtration or added sulfites. From easy-drinking wines to more complex selections, these wines are full of life and will make you want to pour another glass.

Producer information: Bence Szilágyi, 8291 Barnag, Hungary, https://www.instagram.com/barnagwines/