Vida Szekszárdi Bikavér 2017
"The legendary Bull's Blood of Hungary, reimagined"
HK$330.00
The Story
Bikavér — 'Bull's Blood' — is Hungary's most legendary wine style, with a history stretching back to the 16th century, when the defenders of Eger Castle were said to have drunk it before repelling the Ottoman army. Péter Vida's Szekszárdi Bikavér is a modern masterpiece of this ancient tradition: a complex, multi-variety blend that captures the robust, spicy character of Szekszárd's traditional reds while achieving a refinement that sets it apart from its predecessors.
Winery History
Péter Vida is one of Szekszárd's most respected winemakers, bringing a meticulous single-vineyard approach to Hungary's traditional Bull's Blood heartland. His wines have received international acclaim from Jancis Robinson MW and James Suckling.
Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet highlights, good depth of colour.
Nose: Complex and characterful — dried spicy herbs, black olives, dark cherry, plum, and a distinctive earthy, mineral quality unique to Szekszárd's loess soils.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and vibrant acidity. Dark fruit, spice, and herbs with a rustic, authentic character that speaks of Hungarian tradition.
Finish: Long, spicy, and satisfying — a finish of dark fruit, dried herbs, and mineral that evokes the history of this legendary wine style.
Flavour Profile Tags: Dark Cherry | Dried Herbs | Black Olive | Spice | Mineral
Hungarian goulash
Braised beef
Game meats
Spiced lamb
Strong cheeses
Hungary's most legendary wine style — Bull's Blood has a 500-year history.
Highly rated by Jancis Robinson MW and James Suckling — international critical acclaim.
A unique cultural experience: tasting a wine style that has shaped Hungarian history.
Exceptional value from one of Szekszárd's most respected producers.
90 Points, James Suckling
Recommended, Jancis Robinson MW