{"title":"Kekfrankos","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aegidius-castrum-egri-bikaver-bulls-blood","title":"Aegidius Castrum Egri Bikavér 'Bull's Blood' 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgri Bikavér — Bull's Blood of Eger — is one of Hungary's most storied wines, with a history stretching back to the 16th century siege of Eger, when legend has it that the defending soldiers' ferocity was attributed by the Ottomans to drinking the dark, powerful red wine. Today, Bikavér is a protected designation requiring a blend of at least three varieties, with Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) as the backbone. Aegidius Castrum is produced by Zoltán Lóska, a traditional family-owned vineyard in Eger committed to crafting premium Bikavér with real depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium medium-bodied Egri Bikavér blending Kékfrankos, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon — aged in wooden barrels to add cocoa and coffee complexity to the wine's vibrant cherry and currant fruit. Playful acidity, velvety tannins, and a long finish make this an excellent food wine and a fine introduction to Hungary's most celebrated red wine style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium ruby red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anise, cherry, and currant with a hint of spice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Playful acidity with velvety tannins, cherry fruit, and cocoa-coffee notes from oak ageing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smooth with lingering dark fruit and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with stews, grilled meats, roasts, and hearty Hungarian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kekfrankos\"\u003eKékfrankos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/merlot\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eger\"\u003eEger\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hungarian-wine\"\u003eHungary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medium-bodied-red\"\u003eMedium Bodied Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoltán Lóska","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47212757942610,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/aegidius-castrum-egri-bikaver-bulls-blood-2019-544969.png?v=1718381401"}],"url":"https:\/\/thewinebuff.com\/collections\/kekfrankos.oembed","provider":"Wine Buff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}