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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Bikaver Blend is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Eger and Szekszárd, Hungary.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, dark fruits, spices, herbal notes, earth and oak.
The regions that matter for it are Eger and Szekszárd.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Kadarka, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Watch for the synonyms: Bull’s Blood.
At the table it suits beef, venison, pasta with red sauce and spicy dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Kadarka
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Cabernet Franc
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
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Pinot Noir
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Syrah
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Zweigelt
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Kékfrankos
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Kadarka
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Cabernet Franc
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
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Pinot Noir
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Syrah
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Zweigelt
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beef
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venison
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pasta with red sauce
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spicy dishes
Also labelled.
Bull's Blood.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodri Pinceszet Bikaver, Szekszard, Hungary
- Bojt Egri Bikaver, Eger, Hungary
- Bolyki Egri Bikaver, Eger, Hungary
- Bukolyi Marcell Grand Superior Reserve Egri Bikaver, Eger, Hungary
- Egervin Egri Bikaver Bulls Blood, Eger, Hungary
- Eszterbauer Tuke Szekszardi Bikaver, Szekszard, Hungary
- Fritz Bikaver, Szekszard, Hungary
- Gal Tibor 'Titi' Egri Bikaver Superior, Eger, Hungary
Bikaver Blend: common questions
01.What does Bikaver Blend taste like?+
Bikaver Blend tastes of red fruits, dark fruits, spices, herbal notes, earth and oak, plus one more. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bikaver Blend from?+
Bikaver Blend originates in Eger and Szekszárd, Hungary.
03.Where is Bikaver Blend grown?+
The key regions for Bikaver Blend are Eger and Szekszárd.
04.What food pairs with Bikaver Blend?+
Pour it with beef, venison, pasta with red sauce and spicy dishes.
05.What else is Bikaver Blend called?+
Bikaver Blend is also labelled Bull's Blood.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.