Vylyan MANDOLÁS 2012 - Directly from the Winery!
MANDOLÁS is a wine that perfectly reflects what mission Cabernet Franc variety has in the Villány wine region. This wine is concentrated, serious with an elegant structure that does not miss a refreshing effect.
The complex aromas seduce the senses: sweet spicy notes unfold like the gripping atmosphere of a delicacy shop with coffee, chocolate truffles, roasted almonds and dried berries. This wine is a delicate experience with an everlasting finish.
Favoured with game, roasts, with e.g. forest-fruit reduction followed by a bitter chocolate dessert. Also worth trying with a cigar.
The terroir and the extraordinary vintage created the rare opportunity to make this vineyard selection. The must was concentrated and mature. The fermentation was evenly balanced and was followed a 7 days long cold maceration.
The malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in 225 litre Hungarian oak barrels of mixed age (65 % new, 20 % one year old, 15 % two years old). The wine was aged 18 months and only the most beautiful lots were eventually selected and bottled as MANDOLÁS selection.