Fekete Bela Juhfark 2019 Gifts

Fekete Bela Juhfark 2019 GiftsFekete Bla is an iconic producer in the appellation of Soml, a small area in western Hungary dominated by a dormant volcano. The soils here are potent fiery minerality is the hallmark of the region and the native grape, Juhfark ("you fark"), is a great transmitter of this place. Full bodied, lush, with a sheep's meadow type thing going on. Special, powerful white wine from a regal appellation and an old school producer.

It's a workhorse red from the Rhône river valley region and is a textbook example of a French bistro red

nature restoration

It’s fruity with plum and banana notes

and full of warm woods

on thin calcareous-soiled low hills and terraces

with a very vibrant feeling on the palate: a vivid

but humming with energy and wide awake with acidity

Incredibly versatile

with lively acidity and low tannins

but spicy—the most balanced entry of this dark style of amaro we've yet seen

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Notes of ripe apple