Vida Borbirtok Ölelés Merlot 2022 is a dry, still red wine made from 100% Merlot from the Szekszárd wine region in Hungary. The grapes were hand-picked and fermented after cold soaking, and the wine was aged for approximately 12 months in large oak barrels, giving it a combination of red berry aromas and spicy nuances, along with balanced acidity and a medium body. This is an example of the traditional Szekszárd Merlot style with a clearly expressed fruity profile and stable structure.
Description
Vida Borbirtok Ölelés Merlot 2022 is a dry, still red wine made from 100% Merlot from the Szekszárd wine region in Hungary. The grapes were hand-picked and fermented after cold soaking, and the wine was aged for approximately 12 months in large oak barrels, giving it a combination of red berry aromas and spicy nuances, along with balanced acidity and a medium body. This is an example of the traditional Szekszárd Merlot style with a clearly expressed fruity profile and stable structure.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Hungary – Szekszárd |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes originate from vineyards in the Szekszárd wine region, on plots with sandy-loess and limestone soil that contribute mineral and fruity notes to the wine |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine is ruby red with aromas of fresh red berries, raspberry, and subtle spicy notes; medium-bodied with balanced acidity and mild tannins |
| Aging | 12 months in large oak barrels after fermentation |
| Preservation potential | 3-6 years |
| Food recommendation | Roast beef, lamb, roasted red meat |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/vida-peter-szekszard-oleles-merlot/w/7006844?year=2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Fruity character with a pronounced note of red berries and balanced tannins |
| O berbi | The 2022 harvest was performed manually on September 9th, with careful grape selection, after which the grapes were fermented following four days of cold soaking |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium body, fruity profile, balanced acidity with softer tannins |
| Tehnološki podaci | Cold soaking for 4 days, fermentation for 15 days, then aging for 12 months in large barrels without intensive filtration |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Hungary – Szekszárd |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes originate from vineyards in the Szekszárd wine region, on plots with sandy-loess and limestone soil that contribute mineral and fruity notes to the wine |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine is ruby red with aromas of fresh red berries, raspberry, and subtle spicy notes; medium-bodied with balanced acidity and mild tannins |
| Aging | 12 months in large oak barrels after fermentation |
| Preservation potential | 3-6 years |
| Food recommendation | Roast beef, lamb, roasted red meat |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/vida-peter-szekszard-oleles-merlot/w/7006844?year=2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Fruity character with a pronounced note of red berries and balanced tannins |
| O berbi | The 2022 harvest was performed manually on September 9th, with careful grape selection, after which the grapes were fermented following four days of cold soaking |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium body, fruity profile, balanced acidity with softer tannins |
| Tehnološki podaci | Cold soaking for 4 days, fermentation for 15 days, then aging for 12 months in large barrels without intensive filtration |





