Heimann Kékfrankos 2021

Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) is the classic red grape of Szekszárd. The Heimann estate, a family of Swabian roots making wine since the 18th century, is one of the region’s best-known small producers.

This ripe, richly built Kékfrankos grows on poor loess with limestone. The grapes are hand-picked and spontaneously fermented, with around 10% whole bunches. The wine then ages for 14 months in 1000-litre oak, with low added sulphur. Juicy dark fruit, gentle spice and soft tannins. Best enjoyed at around 15°C.

About the Heimann winery

The Heimann estate is one of the most well-known small producers in Szekszárd. The Heimanns, a family with Swabian roots, have been making wine in Szekszárd since the 18th century. After the end of communism, Zoltán Heimann and his wife Ágnes reestablished the family winery. Their son, also Zoltán, recently graduated from Geisenheim University, and after gaining experience abroad, he is now playing an increasingly important role in the operations of the winery.

They grow a variety of red and white wine grapes, mostly kékfrankos, merlot and kadarka on 21 hectares, and they are a great example of the positive changes taking place in Hungarian winemaking. On the one hand, they are putting a lot of effort into understanding their soil and grape varieties, for example by growing and testing different varieties of the kadarka variety, which was once a major grape variety in Hungary. On the other hand, they are experimenting with little-known and interesting grape varieties from all over the world, such as sagrantino and tannat, creating wines that blend new flavors with the traditionally rich and vibrant Szekszárd style.

Producer information: Heimann Szőlő- és Bortermelő Családi Birtok Kft., Barázda utca 40. 3. em. 8., 1116 Budapest, Hungary, https://heimann.hu/