Bolyki – Egri Bikaver – Bulls Blood 2016 75cl Bottle

Bolyki – Egri Bikaver – Bulls Blood 2016 75cl Bottle- According to legend, the name originates from the Turkish invasion of Eger from around 1552. A Hungarian red wine that will blow you away – concentrated and with dark colour it has a core of dark, almost tarry fruit, elegant red cherry aromas, lively acidity and a tight tannic structure. Egri Bikaver (‘Bull’s Blood of Eger’) is Hungary’s most famous red wine. It comes from the Eger wine region of northern Hungary. To motivate and support the small group of Hungarian soldiers during the Siege of Eger castle they were served delicious food and a lot of red wine. Among the Turkish soldiers it was rumored that bull’s blood was mixed into the red wine, as otherwise the strength and firm resistance of the town and castle of Eger could not be explained. Finally the enemy gave up.

• BULL’S BLOOD: A Decanter award-winning vintage, this classic Egri Bikavér showcases an accessible side to this legendary Hungarian red wine.
• AROMATIC & FLAVOURFUL: Attractive, deep ruby colour. The spicy nose of dark fruit is accompanied by a hint of chocolate.
• POWERFUL VINTAGE: Rich palate with intense black pepper spice, followed by cherry and blackcurrant notes and a touch of vanilla. Lively acidity, tight structure, and a long mineral finish.
• VERSATILE CHOICE: A great accompaniment to rich meat dishes such as steak, beef stew and lamb chops.
• BOLYKI WINERY: János Bolyki is a first-generation winemaker at the vanguard of a new wave of dynamic young wine professionals, offering a youthful take on classic Hungarian wines. In his Eger winery, located in an abandoned stone quarry with the cellars carved straight into the rock, he produces a range of red and white wines which evoke the character and rich minerality of this unique terroir. For a refreshing taste of Eger, look no further than a bottle of Bolyki.