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Rátka 2722 hrsz, 3908 HungaryBuy online directly from the producer:
shop.sauska.hu/Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
James Suckling - 96 points
2023
Sauska Merlot Kopár 2017 is a premium red wine from the Villány region of Hungary, made from 100% Merlot grapes grown in the renowned Kopár vineyard. This elegant wine is characterized by its rounded profile and silky tannins. It is fermented in oak barrels, a unique approach in winemaking.
Sauska is a family-owned winery with vineyards in both Tokaj and Villány, Hungary. They produce a diverse range of wines, including sparkling, still, dry, and sweet varieties, utilizing both indigenous and international grape varieties. The winery employs gravity flow and ambient yeasts in their winemaking process to craft precise and elegant wines that honor nature, terroir, and tradition.