Ipacs Szabo Inni Jo 2023 | Red wine

• Country of origin: Hungary
• Producer: Ipacs Szabó
• Type / style: Red / Dry
• Grape variety: Blaufränkisch 59%, Cabernet Franc 41%
• Classification: DHC Villány
• Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
• Residual sugar: 2.3 g/l
• Acidity: 4.9 g/l
• Body: full
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork
• Readiness for drinking: now~2033
• Price range: 2,000~2,999 Yen
• JAN Code: 5999861732173

“Inni Jó” and Ipacs Szabó

“Inni Jó” means “good to drink” in Hungarian, a name that sums up this series with disarming honesty. Made by Ipacs Szabó in the Villány region, it is built mainly on Cabernet Franc and Blaufränkisch (Kékfrankos), combining generous fruit, refined acidity, the mineral signature of Villány, and genuine ageing potential.

Owner Ipacs Szabó István studied oenology in Hungary before honing his craft at wineries and research institutes across Europe and in California. Today he is head of production at Vylyan, one of Villány’s leading estates, while tending his own two-hectare vineyard planted largely to Cabernet Franc. Everything is hand-harvested with great care, and although the winery is small, its reputation is not: at Borászok Borásza, the most prestigious competition in which Hungary’s winemakers vote for their own finest, he was named a top-five producer for nine years running, from 2014 to 2022.

Why choose this wine?

A serious grower and a distinctive terroir, captured at an approachable price. Deep garnet with purple glints, it offers ripe black cherry and cherry jam lifted by a fresh touch of mint. On the palate, fruit, tannin, acidity, and spice fall into fine balance, closing on a long, cocoa-tinged finish. Enjoyable now yet built to gain depth over a few years in the cellar, it shines beside grilled meats, game, and aged cheeses, a rewarding introduction to what Villány’s rising talents can do.

Tasting notes

Appearance

Garnet with purplish hues.

Nose

Ripe black cherries, cherry jam, and a hint of mint.

Palate

Fruit-forward with well-balanced tannins, acidity, and spiciness. Flavors of blackberry and cocoa-like spices, with a refined and lingering finish.

Food pairing

Beef, pork, game meats, assorted cheeses.

Service

• Service temperature: 16~18°C
• Decanting: recommended (30 minutes to 1 hour)

Vineyard

• Region: Villány
• Vineyard: Estate-owned
• Grower: Ipacs Szabó

Winemaking

• Ingredients: 100% grapes
• Vinification site: Ipacs Szabó
• Bottling site: Ipacs Szabó
• Method: Hand-harvested at full ripeness, followed by 5 days of cold maceration without crushing. Fermented at 30°C with added yeast. Lightly pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation in small barrels.
• Aging: 14 months in 500 L oak barrels
• Bottling date: Printed on bottle

Import information

• Importer: Ipsilons Co., Ltd.
• Route: Ipacs Szabó ⇨ Ipsilons ⇨ Daniel’s Wine Club
• Shipping condition: Temperature-controlled container

Storage information

• Distributor: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Storage facility: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Storage temperature: 16~18°C