COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Kadarka
PRODUCER
Heimann & Fiai
REGION
Szekszárd
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Porkoláb Kadarka from Heimann & Fiai is a 2021 red wine made from 100% Kadarka grapes, a variety historically significant in Hungary. It originates from the Szekszárd wine region within the Pannon appellation. The wine is distinguished by its focus on specific Kadarka clones planted in 2012 in the Porkoláb Valley, a site known for its warm microclimate and unique soil composition of loess and iron-rich red clay. The producer, Heimann & Fiai, is a family winery with a long legacy, dedicated to reviving indigenous grapes like Kadarka through low-intervention winemaking and a commitment to organic practices. This particular bottling emphasizes the delicate and aromatic qualities of the Kadarka grape.
ALCOHOL
12.3%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Kadarka was once nearly extinct in Hungary.
Fact 02
Heimann & Fiai is transitioning to organic farming.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in unlined clay vessels (amphorae).
Fact 04
Specific Kadarka clones (P123, P115, P131) are used.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2021 Porkoláb Kadarka is produced using 100% Kadarka grapes from the Porkoláb Valley vineyard, planted with specific Kadarka clones. The winemaking process emphasizes freshness and aromatics. Harvest involved multiple passes to select optimal fruit, and whole clusters were utilized. Fermentation is spontaneous, occurring in open vats with minimal extraction achieved through manual wine movement. Maceration lasted 13 days. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 8 months in unlined clay vessels (amphorae). Heimann & Fiai is actively transitioning to organic farming practices.
