COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Portugieser
PRODUCER
Jackfall Winery
REGION
Villány Wine Region
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gesztenyés Jackfall is a red wine from the Villány Wine Region in Hungary, produced by Jackfall Winery. The 2017 vintage is noted as particularly successful for the Portugieser grape. Jackfall Winery, established in 2001, focuses on traditional winemaking with a commitment to quality, guided by winemaker András Köszeli. The Villány region's warm climate is conducive to red wine production, and this wine represents a premium expression of the Portugieser varietal.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's name, Jackfall, is the Swabian name for its home village.
Fact 02
Winemaker András Köszeli has honed his craft in renowned wine regions globally.
Fact 03
Villány's climate earns it the nickname 'Mediterranean of Hungary'.
Fact 04
This wine is a premium example of the Portugieser grape, a rarity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gesztenyés Jackfall 2017 is produced by Jackfall Winery. A key winemaking technique employed is aging in used barrels, which contributes subtle oak influence and helps to integrate the tannins. The 2017 vintage is noted by the winery as being particularly successful for the Portugieser grape. The winemaker's philosophy emphasizes traditional methods and high quality, with an approach that balances adaptation to the modern wine landscape with adherence to core values.
