Any time, with anything
KÚRIA RED 2018
€6,46
A real fruit bomb from our Sopron vineyards; a cuvée based on Merlot and Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch). It enchants even those who thought they don’t like red wines.
Personal favorite
“A universal wine, good anytime and with anything - this is why it’s my favourite. Always a sure choice, it always means the same thing.”
Sándor Mérész
chief winemaker
How it’s created
80% matured in stainless steel tanks, 20% in 3-4 year old, 300 litre Hungarian oak barrels
On the nose
intensive, blackberry, blackcurrant, with the spiciness of black pepper and liquorice
On the palate
blackberry and blackcurrant, then the freshness of sour cherry and raspberry, subtle dried thyme, clove
Bolognese ragout pasta
Chocolate fondue
| Year | Competition | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 | Bronze / 89 points – “Beautiful touch of oak with cherry and damson scents” | July 2021 |
| 2018 | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021 | Silver | July 2021 |
| 2018 | VinAgora 2021 | Gold | June 2021 |
| 2018 | VINARIUM International Wine Contest Bucharest 2021 | 84 points | June 2021 |
| 2018 | International Wine Challenge (IWC) | Commended | May 2021 |
| 2018 | VinCE New Release Test | 16.1 points | April 2021 |
| 2017 | IWC International Wine Challenge 2020 | Silver – 90 points | November 2020 |
| 2017 | Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 | Bronze / 89 points - “Aromatic red plum nose with a touch of black pepper spice. Rich and full bodied.” | September 2020 |
| 2017 | Wine Align (Canada) | 87 points | July 2020 |
| 2017 | Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020 | 86 points | February 2020 |
| 2016 | Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2019 | Silver | February 2019 |
| 2015 | Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 | Bronze | May 2017 |