Markvart Kadarka

Owner and winemaker János Márkvárt Jnr is passionate about Szekszaádi Kadarka – and it shows. His juicy, light-bodied red hails from two vineyards – Sauli Valley and the Right Hermit – with the latter boasting 100-year-old vines. János lovingly coaxes the best fruit from these lower-yielding old vines located on steep, sun-drenched slopes. The result is a vibrant and spicy red that will compliment dishes like spicy Hungarian-style soup and stews.

All winegrowing and winemaking are managed by János and his family every step of the way. He believes nature knows best, so he tries to intervene as little as possible in the cellar to deliver a focused, fruit-forward, pure rendition of Kadarka.

Although not a native variety in terms of origin, Kadarka has now become so important in Hungary that it is considered their other black Hungarian variety. It has many synonyms, such as Törökszőlő and Fekete Budai, Skadarka in Serbia and Gamza in Bulgaria. Kadarka has become a real national treasure and many producers have stood by it, devoting time and energy to shaping the variety’s identity. Old documents mention it as the most common variety in the 19th century.

Kardarka is a great choice for any lover of Pinot Noir looking for something new and different. The grape bunches are hand-picked and sorted and only the best berries are used for this wine. This is followed by a skin-contact fermentation, then tank ageing. Kadarka is famous for its tannic structure being quite different from any other red grape wines. Markvart Kadarka is a light red coloured, almost transparent classy wine. Elegant and beautifully perfumed, light in body paired with a brilliant acidity. With generous notes of black cherry, red fruit, violets and a subtle hint of pepper