Cseri “Legenda” Legenda 2019 is the flagship red wine of Cseri Winery from Pannonhalma, Hungary, a powerful blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied, concentrated and complex, it combines ripe dark fruit with generous spice and oak-derived aromas – a wine built around passion, richness and harmony.

Grape Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Country: Hungary

Region: Pannonhalma

Appellation: Pannonhalma PDO

Wine Type: Dry red wine

Alcohol: 15.0% vol.

Ageing: 12 months in oak barrels

Style: Full-bodied, rich & complex

Serving Temperature: 16°C

Food Pairing: Game, red meats and chocolate desserts

Award: National Wine Contest of Hungary – Gold Medal

Deep, dark red in colour, Legenda opens with generous aromas of ripe berries, cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is rich and layered, revealing indulgent notes of nougat, caramel and coffee, complemented by a distinctive touch of clove. Full-bodied and powerful, yet harmonious, the wine finishes long and persistent.

As Cseri Winery’s top red wine, Legenda is crafted to showcase the depth and concentration achievable from Merlot and Cabernet Franc in Pannonhalma. The wine matures for 12 months in oak barrels, developing additional complexity and integrating its ripe fruit, spice and generous structure. Its combination of concentration, 15% alcohol and extended oak maturation makes this a bold, characterful red designed for rich food pairings and further bottle development.