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Pairings
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Synonyms
Kadarka Blau is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Eger, Hungary.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruits, spices, earth and herbs.
The regions that matter for it are Eger, Szekszard and Danubian Plains.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Kadarka Blau, Gamza and Cadarca.
At the table it suits pork goulash, duck confit and chicken thighs with tomato, onion, and red-pepper sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Pork goulash
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Duck confit
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Chicken thighs with tomato, onion, and red-pepper sauce
Also labelled.
Kadarka Blau, Gamza, Cadarca.
Bottles to look for.
- Balla Geza 'Kadarisszima', Menes, Romania
- Balla Geza 'Stonewine' Cadarca, Minis, Romania
- Bodri Pinceszet Kadarka, Szekszard, Hungary
- Bononia Estate 'Gomotartzi' Gamza, Danubian Plains, Bulgaria
- Bononia Estate Gamza, Danubian Plains, Bulgaria
- Bott Frigyes Kadarka, Slovakia
- Bulgariana Gamza, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria
- Duzsi Tamas Kadarka, Szekszard, Hungary
Kadarka Blau: common questions
01.What does Kadarka Blau taste like?+
Kadarka Blau tastes of dark fruits, spices, earth and herbs. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Kadarka Blau from?+
Kadarka Blau originates in Eger, Hungary.
03.Where is Kadarka Blau grown?+
The key regions for Kadarka Blau are Eger, Szekszard and Danubian Plains.
04.What food pairs with Kadarka Blau?+
Pour it with pork goulash, duck confit and chicken thighs with tomato, onion, and red-pepper sauce.
05.What else is Kadarka Blau called?+
Kadarka Blau is also labelled Kadarka Blau, Gamza and Cadarca.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.