Grál Borpince Tolna Kekfrankos Pelzberg 2018 chianti classico raspberry and orange oil notes

raspberry and orange oil notes come with a dusting of cinnamon and dried leaves

Illustrations by Holly Exley

with a long and classy finish

and white pepper

The Heimann family in the southern appellation of Szekszard were among a dedicated group of growers who worked hard to preserve and encourage the variety

Grál Borpince Tolna Kekfrankos Pelzberg 2018 chianti classico raspberry and orange oil notesBlaufrankish by its Hungarian name, this wine from southwestern Hungary is a more delicate and aromatic version reminiscent of fine grained Pinot Noir. The nose shows wild Maine blueberry, strawberry, and Moroccan Ras al Hanout spice. The palate is delicate and bright, with a touch of tannin and deep set black and blue fruit mixed with black pepper.