Faricka Kékfrankos 2024 At a Glance Producer Bott Frigyes Country Slovakia Region Mužla Vintage 2024 Grapes 100% Kékfrankos Style Red Alcohol 12.5% Farming Hand harvested Winemaking Native yeast fermentation Cellar Work Minimal intervention Why We Love It We love Faricka Kékfrankos because it captures everything that makes Bott Frigyes special: volcanic tension, freshness, elegance and remarkable clarity of place. Description Faricka Kékfrankos is a vibrant red from the Faricka top parcel in Mužla. The nose is fragrant and spice-driven, with sour cherry, wild strawberry, red currants, white pepper, dried herbs and a subtle earthy undertone. On the palate, fine-grained tannins and vivid acidity keep the wine precise and elegant, while volcanic minerality gives savoury depth. Technical Details VineyardFaricka top parcel in Mužla. SoilVolcanic soils. HarvestManual harvest with strict selection and low yields. VinificationSpontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. AgeingAged in old oak. Tasting Notes AppearanceBright ruby red. NoseSour cherry, wild strawberry, red currant, white pepper and dried herbs. PalateFresh and elegant with fine tannins, vivid acidity and persistent volcanic minerality. Food Pairing · Charcuterie · Duck · Grilled pork · Mushrooms · Semi-hard cheeses About the Producer Working from the village of Mužla in southern Slovakia, Bott Frigyes has become one of the defining voices of contemporary Central European wine. His vineyards sit on exceptional volcanic soils that give the wines their unmistakable precision, minerality and energy. What sets Bott apart is his ability to translate terroir into the glass with remarkable clarity. His wines are never about power or excess; instead, they combine depth, elegance and tension in a way that few producers manage. For Wine Geeks · 100% Kékfrankos · Mužla, Slovakia · Native yeast fermentation · Minimal intervention Our Take A red that quietly competes with bottles from far more famous regions. Elegant, precise and driven by volcanic terroir.
