Bukolyi Marcell

STEINHAUSER

2020

After 10 years making wine for the family winery, Marcell Bukolyi struck out on his own and formed his own winery in 2016. The winery is 14 hectares, and it is the only fully certified organic winery in Eger. It is located on the foot of the Nagy-Eged hill, with rich chalk soils and a volcanic subsoil.

Marcell Bukolyi's limited production Steinhauser is a rich Kékfrankos/Syrah blend from the legendary Steinhauser vineyard in Eger. Fermentation occurred in open vats without temperature control. The wine was then aged for 12 months in 500 L Hungarian oak. Deep, round and structured, the Steinhauser is loaded with cassis, crushed plums and blackberries. Ripe pepper and vibrant fruit. Unfined and unfiltered, low sulfur added. Kékfrankos 50%, Syrah 50%. Certified organic.

From Wine Enthusiast: This deep violet wine offers aromas of black currant, dark chocolate, dried thyme and a hint of paprika. It is soft at first sip and then lush tannins slowly build in volume. Blackberry, purple plum, mocha, licorice and sage leaf flavors are joined by a pleasant closing note of green bell pepper.” (93 Points, December 2023)