COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
PRODUCER
Jackfall Winery
REGION
Villány
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Grand Jackfall is a premium red wine from Jackfall Winery, situated in Hungary's Villány wine region. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The winery, established in 2001, is managed by Borbála Jandrasics and Imola Elek, who aim to harmonize modern winemaking with tradition. Winemaker András Köszeli, with international experience, guides the production. The 'Grand' designation signifies a top-tier blend, produced only in exceptional years from the winery's best barrels, aiming to represent the essence of the Villány region. The 2016 vintage was recognized with a Gold medal at the Berlin Wine Trophy.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jackfall Winery's name is a nod to the Swabian name for its village, Kisjakabfalva.
Fact 02
The winery's traditional brick cellar can house approximately 400 barrique barrels.
Fact 03
The 'Grand' cuvée is only produced in premium years from the best barrels.
Fact 04
The 2016 vintage earned a Gold medal at the prestigious Berlin Wine Trophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grand Jackfall is produced by Jackfall Winery using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The grapes are hand-harvested from vineyards in Villány. Following harvest, the wine undergoes barrel aging, a key technique employed by the winery to develop complexity and integrate flavors. The winery utilizes a traditional brick cellar for this process. The winemaking philosophy at Jackfall focuses on achieving a balance between oak influence and the natural fruit characteristics of the grapes, aiming for full-bodied, aromatic, and elegant red wines.
