Kekfrankos
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Blue Frankisch, Hungarian Blaufrankisch
Kekfrankos is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, blackberry, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Blaufrankisch and Kadarka.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour-cherry and pepper profile with violet lift.
- Check high acidity and medium body with moderate-plus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-pepper violet cue
- High-acid structured medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sopron · Eger · Szekszard
- Classic styles: Hungarian kekfrankos expression of blaufrankisch lineage · Medium-bodied red with bright acidity and structured tannin
Common questions
Is Kekfrankos a red or white grape variety?
Kekfrankos is a red wine grape variety.
What does Kekfrankos smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kekfrankos include sour cherry, blackberry and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kekfrankos?
Documented tells for Kekfrankos: Look for sour-cherry and pepper profile with violet lift. and Check high acidity and medium body with moderate-plus tannin..
What is Kekfrankos most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kekfrankos is most commonly confused with Blaufrankisch, Kadarka and Zweigelt. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Kekfrankos grown?
Classic regions for Kekfrankos include Sopron, Eger and Szekszard.