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St. Andrea

Merengő Egri Bikavér 2019

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《 JS95 》St. Andrea’s flagship wine, a volcanic Egri Bikaver that captures the depth and precision of Eger. Silky, bold and irresistibly juicy, it remains one of Hungary’s defining reds and a standout for the region.
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Merengő Egri Bikavér 2019

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Rich and fragrant with ripe red and dark berries, rose petals, pomegranate skins and spice box aromas and flavours such as cloves. Full-bodied with a meaty structure and firm but racy tannins. Compact and dense yet with vivid, succulent fruit and tense acidity, ending with a long mineral finish.

𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬:
Kekfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir

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𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗥:
St. Andrea

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Eger, Hungary

𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚:
15 months in Hungarian oak barrels

𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟:
15.0%

𝗥𝗦:
0.9 g/L

𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗬:
6.1 g/L

𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧:
Standard (0.75L)

𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗥:
This is a barrel selection from multiple vineyards: Volcanic tuff rock, brown forest soil, clay, limestone, and marine sedimentary limestone. Continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.

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𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧! The name Bullʼs Blood (Bikavér) comes from a Hungarian legend.

According to local folklore, the name Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood from Eger) originated from the 1552 Siege of Eger by the invading Ottoman Empire. It is said that the captain of Eger castle used red wine to boost the morale of soldiers that were disheartened by the war. After drinking the wine, the soldiers regained their confidence and continued to fight. The Ottomans, having seen the red liquid dripping from their beards, were taken aback. News soon spread within the Ottoman army that the Hungarians had drunk blood - specifically the blood of bulls – because they were seen possessing superhuman strength.

But in actual fact (or so they say), the Hungarians were just drunk from all that wine.

St. Andrea

St. Andrea is a family-run business which was started 20 years ago by György and Andrea, and this year they will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with much to look back upon.

Over the years, St. Andrea has won over 18 awards and has grown to become one of Hungary's most widely recognised and respected brands.

They believe in working with local traditional varietals such as Olaszrizling, Hárslevelű, Furmint, Kadarka and Kékfrankos as the terroir provides the perfect conditions for these grapes to thrive.

We at The Wine Key are proud to be able to bring these spectacular wines to you as the sole distributor of St. Andrea wines in Singapore!

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