Vida Péter Valles Szekszárdi Bikavér Premium 2020
$72.00
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Kpo says: Bikavér all grown up — deep, spicy and seriously elegant, with plenty of Szekszárd swagger! |
Grapes: 50% Kékfrankos, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Kadarka
Valles is Vida Péter’s premium interpretation of Szekszárdi Bikavér, bringing together the traditional varieties and distinctive valley terroirs of Szekszárd in a more structured and complex expression. Age of the vines: 10-104 years
The 2020 is a blend of Kékfrankos, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Kadarka, with Kékfrankos providing the backbone and Kadarka contributing the fragrance and spice so characteristic of traditional Szekszárd Bikavér.
The grapes are hand harvested and carefully selected, followed by five days of cold maceration and two weeks of fermentation. The wine is matured predominantly in large 1,000–1,500 litre oak casks, with a smaller proportion aged in 300–500 litre Hungarian oak barrels, giving depth and complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Rich yet elegant, Valles combines ripe cherry and dark berries with black pepper, dried herbs and warm spice. Fine tannins and fresh acidity provide structure, while subtle oak and savoury notes add complexity and length.
A refined and beautifully balanced Premium Bikavér, capturing the depth of Szekszárd while remaining true to Vida Péter’s signature philosophy of elegance, freshness and drinkability. Only 10,400 bottles produced. 70% is matured in large 1,000–1,500 L casks and 30% in new and used 300–500 L Hungarian oak.
Residual sugar: 1.3 g/L
Acidity: 5.4 g/L
| Country | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Region | Szekszárd |
| Grape Varietal | Blended Varietal Local |
In stock
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage: 2020
Ageability: Now to 2035
Decanting: 15-20 mins
Serving temperature: 18-20°C
Tasting Notes
Complex and inviting, with ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry layered with violet, black pepper, dried herbs and subtle tobacco. The palate is rich yet elegant, showing juicy dark fruit, lively acidity and fine, structured tannins. Savoury spice, cedar and gentle earthy notes emerge with air, leading to a long, harmonious and persistent finish.
Nose
Black cherry • Plum • Violet • Black pepper
Palate
Blackberry • Tobacco • Cedar • Earthiness
Food
Beef goulash • Duck breast • Venison • Wild mushrooms • Beef rendang • Mutton satay • White pepper bak kut teh
| Fruitiness: |  |
Dark fruits |
| Oakiness: |  |
Well balanced use of oak |
| Intensity: | |
Good intensity |
| Acidity: | |
Balanced Acids |
| Tannins: | |
Fine tannins |
Producer
Vida Péter is one of the defining producers of modern Szekszárd and a passionate champion of Hungary’s indigenous grape varieties. Founded as a family estate and built over more than three decades, the winery today farms 23 hectares across some of Szekszárd’s finest valleys and vineyards.
Named Hungary’s Winemaker of the Year in 2011, Péter Vida has long believed that the true identity of Szekszárd lies not in powerful international-style reds, but in elegant, expressive wines based on Kadarka, Kékfrankos and the historic Bikavér blend.
Today, the next generation of the Vida family continues this philosophy, combining careful vineyard work with a fresh, increasingly precise approach in the cellar. Particular attention is given to preserving and revitalising Kadarka, including the estate’s remarkable century-old Bonsai vines and their selected descendants.
The result is a distinctly Szekszárd style: fragrant, elegant and full of character, with freshness and drinkability always taking precedence over sheer power.
