Alcohol: 15%
Vintage: 2021
Ageability: Now to 2033
Decanting:Optional, 10 mins
Serving temperature: 18-20°C
Tasting Notes
Ripe and inviting, with aromas of black cherry, plum and dark berries, layered with subtle spice, tobacco and leather. The palate is juicy and generous, showing ripe black fruit balanced by lively acidity and supple, textured tannins. Gentle oak adds warmth and complexity without overwhelming the fruit, leading to a smooth, savoury and lingering finish.
Nose
Black cherry • Plum • Tobacco • Spice
Palate
Blackberry • Plum • Spice • Tobacco
Food
Roast duck • Grilled pork • Beef goulash • Lamb chops • Mushroom dishes • Charcuterie • Aged cheeses
| Fruitiness: |  |
Dark fruits |
| Oakiness: |  |
Balanced oak |
| Intensity: | |
Good intensity |
| Acidity: | |
Balanced acids |
| Tannins: | |
Moderate tannins |
Producer
Founded by Christian and Andrea Sauska, Sauska is one of the leading names of modern Hungarian wine, with estates in two of the country’s great wine regions: Tokaj in the northeast and Villány in the south.
From the beginning, Sauska has combined respect for Hungarian terroir with a modern, innovative and international outlook. In Tokaj, the family produces dry Furmint, traditional Tokaji Aszú and pioneering traditional-method sparkling wines, while Villány focuses on polished reds from Cabernet Franc, Kékfrankos and Bordeaux varieties.
Innovation is central to the Sauska philosophy. The family has worked with renowned international specialists including soil experts Claude and Lydia Bourguignon, Italian oenologist Stefano Chioccioli and legendary Champagne cellar master Régis Camus.
Today, Sauska represents a contemporary face of Hungarian wine: precise, ambitious and internationally minded, while firmly rooted in the distinctive terroirs of Tokaj and Villány.
