Pfneiszl “Black Pearl” Blaufränkisch 2019 is a rich and elegant Hungarian Kékfrankos, combining generous dark fruit, velvety tannins and subtle sweet spice with the complexity of extended Hungarian oak ageing. Each vintage of this Blaufränkisch receives its own nickname reflecting the character of the year – “Black Pearl” is the name chosen for the warm 2019 vintage. Grape Variety: 100% Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) Country: Hungary Region: [to be confirmed] Vintage: 2019 – “Black Pearl”, referring to a warm vintage Wine Type: Dry red wine Alcohol: 14.0% vol. Ageing: 22 months in Hungarian oak barrels Food Pairing: Steak, mature cheeses Deep ruby in colour, the wine opens with expressive aromas of mulberry and blood orange. On the palate, rich mulberry and dark fruit are complemented by subtle sweet spices, a creamy texture and round, velvety tannins. Charming and generous, with a long, smooth and persistent finish. The wine was aged for 22 months in Hungarian oak barrels, adding depth, structure and gentle spice while complementing the generous fruit character of the Kékfrankos. A distinctive feature of this wine is its vintage-specific naming: Pfneiszl gives each vintage a different nickname inspired by the conditions and personality of that particular year. “Black Pearl” represents the warm character of the 2019 vintage.