Jakab Badacsony Kéknyelű 2023 is a dry, still white wine made from 100% indigenous Hungarian Kéknyelű grapes in the Badacsony wine region on the shores of Lake Balaton. The grapes originate from basalt soils, which impart a pronounced minerality to the wine. It was fermented under mild temperature control and aged in oxygen-permeable vessels before bottling in July 2024. The wine is characterized by a bright straw color, fresh citrus and fruit notes, pronounced minerality, and balanced acidity, making it an excellent choice for fish, seafood, and light salads.
Description
Jakab Badacsony Kéknyelű 2023 is a dry, still white wine made from 100% indigenous Hungarian Kéknyelű grapes in the Badacsony wine region on the shores of Lake Balaton. The grapes originate from basalt soils, which impart a pronounced minerality to the wine. It was fermented under mild temperature control and aged in oxygen-permeable vessels before bottling in July 2024. The wine is characterized by a bright straw color, fresh citrus and fruit notes, pronounced minerality, and balanced acidity, making it an excellent choice for fish, seafood, and light salads.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Kéknyelű |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Hungary – Badacsony |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are grown on the volcanic basalt of the Badacsony wine region, traditional for this indigenous variety that produces mineral-forward and refreshing white wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 12 – 13% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 8–12 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine is light straw to pale yellow, with aromas of citrus, unroasted pear, white peach, and floral tones, accompanied by pronounced minerality and a finish with notes of salt and clay |
| Aging | Fermented and aged in vessels that allow micro-oxidation, without significant wood influence |
| Preservation potential | 3–5 years |
| Food recommendation | Lemon fish, shellfish, light salads with citrus dressing |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/jakab-badacsony-keknyelu/w/11428012?year=2023 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Distinct minerality with a salty finish and present citrus freshness |
| O berbi | The 2023 vintage was a warm but humid season in the Badacsony region; despite a late harvest due to rainfall, the grapes achieved a fine balance of acidity and ripeness. |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium body, high acidity, dominant minerality, and citrus fruit |
| Tehnološki podaci | Gentle whole-cluster pressing and fermentation at 18 °C in oxygen-permeable vessels, followed by aging before bottling in July 2024. |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Kéknyelű |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Hungary – Badacsony |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are grown on the volcanic basalt of the Badacsony wine region, traditional for this indigenous variety that produces mineral-forward and refreshing white wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 12 – 13% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 8–12 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine is light straw to pale yellow, with aromas of citrus, unroasted pear, white peach, and floral tones, accompanied by pronounced minerality and a finish with notes of salt and clay |
| Aging | Fermented and aged in vessels that allow micro-oxidation, without significant wood influence |
| Preservation potential | 3–5 years |
| Food recommendation | Lemon fish, shellfish, light salads with citrus dressing |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/jakab-badacsony-keknyelu/w/11428012?year=2023 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Distinct minerality with a salty finish and present citrus freshness |
| O berbi | The 2023 vintage was a warm but humid season in the Badacsony region; despite a late harvest due to rainfall, the grapes achieved a fine balance of acidity and ripeness. |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium body, high acidity, dominant minerality, and citrus fruit |
| Tehnološki podaci | Gentle whole-cluster pressing and fermentation at 18 °C in oxygen-permeable vessels, followed by aging before bottling in July 2024. |




