Villányi Franc „Ördögárok”, 2017

The Villány wine region’s undisputed star is the Villányi Franc. Though Cabernet Franc is grown all over the world it is mostly used as a blending partner, however bottled as a single variety it reaches its pinnacle in Villány. The unique terroir, the climate and the winemaking traditions give a distinct quality to the wines made from this variety and this is why the premium and super premium quality level Cabernet Francs of Villány are called Villányi Franc. Typically these wines are elegant, complex, rich, powerful, dynamic, spicy and well-structured with zesty acidity, velvety tannins and a great balance.

The numerous accolades won at various international wine competitions testify to the special quality the variety can reach in Villány. „Cabernet Franc has found its natural home in Villány”, wrote the world renowned expert, Michael Broadbent MW in 2000 in his column in Decanter Magazine.

Characteristics: A rich, slowly moving wine with a black core. On the nose warm, elegant “Villány notes” are in the front. Nice harmony of ripe red and black berries, fine salt-smoky notes and coffee. It is rich in soft tannins without covering the aromas. Intense in all of its elements like the great wines and ends with a long aftertaste. Has long ageing potential.