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KÉKFRANKOS
HUNGARY’S FLAGSHIP RED
Deeply rooted in Central Europe, Kékfrankos (also known as Blaufränkisch) is Hungary’s most widely planted red grape. Juicy, peppery, and full of vibrant acidity, it is the backbone of Egri Bikavér and Szekszárd’s blends — but also shines as a single-varietal red with serious ageing potential.
HISTORY OF KÉKFRANKOS
Kékfrankos has long been at the heart of Central European winemaking, grown across Hungary, Austria, and the Balkans. In Hungary, it became central to Egri Bikavér and Szekszárdi Bikavér, where it provides acidity, structure, and backbone. Once seen as rustic, it is now celebrated as Hungary’s flagship red grape, producing wines that can rival top European reds in elegance and ageability.
TASTE PROFILE
& WINEMAKING STYLES
Strawberry
Blackberry
Sour cherry
Plum
Black pepper
Body
Acidity
Sweetness
Alcohol
BLENDS
Cornerstone of Bikavér (Bull’s Blood) in Eger and Szekszárd.
SINGLE-VARIETAL-REDS
Structured, elegant, age-worthy wines from volcanic or limestone soils.
ROSÉ
Crisp and refreshing, widely popular in Hungary
NATURAL STYLES
Increasingly made with minimal intervention, highlighting fruit and spice.
PAIR IT LIKE A LOCAL
- Grilled lamb, beef, or venison
- Hungarian paprika dishes and stews
- Mushroom-based vegetarian dishes
- Hard cheeses like Manchego or aged Gouda
- Roasted duck with herbs and spice
WHERE KÉKFRANKOS THRIVES
Szekszárd
Elegant, balanced reds with fine tannins; often in Bikavér blends.
Eger
Cooler climate expressions with spice and bright acidity.
Sopron
Close to Austria, producing Blaufränkisch-style wines with herbal lift.
HUNGARIAN GRAPES.
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