Ipacs Szabo Inni Jo 2023

• Country of origin: Hungary
• Producer: Ipacs Szabó
• Type / style: Red / Dry
• Grape variety: Cabernet Franc 60%, Blaufränkisch 40%
• Classification: DHC Villány
• Alcohol by volume: 14.47%
• Residual sugar: 3.00 g/l
• Acidity: 4.9 g/l
• Bottle volume: 750ml
• Readiness for drinking: now – 2025
• Price range: 2,000–2,999 yen

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.

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: 15 months in Hungarian 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